A rise in hybrid work and a shift to cloud platforms has changed how businesses operate – but it’s also leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks. Source: Terrible cloud security is leaving the door open for hackers. Here’s what you’re doing wrong | ZDNetRead More →
A leader of a new effort to teach cybersecurity to local community organizations and the public at large offers some basic tips to get everyone started. 1. Keep everything up to date Many breaches, including the 2017 one at the Equifax credit bureau that exposed the financial information of almost every American adult, boil down to someone leaving out-of-date software running. Most major computer companies issue regular updates to protect against newly emerging vulnerabilities. 2. Use strong, unique passwords Remembering passwords, especially complicated ones, isn’t fun, which is why so much work is going into finding better alternatives. For the time being, though, it’s importantRead More →
From the cloud, to cybersecurity, to data analytics — these new and emerging IT certifications are growing in popularity and demand, according to a report from Global Knowledge. Top IT certifications for today’s hottest skills Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA+) EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Google Certified Professional – Cloud Architect Google Certified Professional – Data Engineer IBM Certified Solutions Architect – SoftLayer v1 IBM Solutions Advisor – SoftLayer v1 IBM Certified Designer – IBM Cognos Analytics Author Reports V11 MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure MCSE: Data Management and Analytics MCSE: Mobility MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert MCSD: App Builder Source: 13 emergingRead More →
The future of technology industry will continue to see explosive growth in the digital revolution. Global trends are placing an intense focus on Cybersecurity, Predictive analytics, Artificial intelligence, The cloud, Augmented reality and Blockchain. While these trends have set the stage for future job seekers, recruiters are struggling with the shortage of qualified candidates for the surplus of jobs available. With that said, you may ask, ‘What skills do I need to get noticed by IT recruiting firms?’ The top skill set that comes to mind may include industry certifications or specialized degrees on the following areas. Network and Information Security. With the rising number ofRead More →
How India Inc is losing its cybersecurity war Cyber experts say what makes Indian industry vulnerable is changing threat profile due to resource rich nation states now targeting companies. Mumbai’s top cybercop Brijesh Singh has his hands full these days. With increasing cybercrime, including a rising tide of corporate cyber incidents, there’s no respite for the Maharashtra Police cybercrime team that the suave 1996 batch IPS officer leads. Recently Singh’s crack team solved a host of high-profile cases including the Reliance JioInfocomm unauthorised data access case and Game of Thrones leak. “We end up getting at least three-four corporate cybercrime cases in a week. Earlier the corporatesRead More →