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Victoria University of Wellington takes cybersecurity message to Samoa
EduTech

Victoria University of Wellington takes cybersecurity message to Samoa

Staff from Victoria University of Wellington's School of Engineering and Computer Science are currently in Samoa to spread cybersecurity awareness.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce
DataCentre infrastructure

Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce

The IT industry as a whole is facing a shortage of skilled workers and the data center segment is no exception, with no quick fix available.

By Tony DeSpirito • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
Blockchain

Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults

Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage
EduTech

Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage

With a cybersecurity skills gap of 1.8 million professionals looming, companies like IBM are turning to AI to bolster defences and create new collar jobs.

By John Martin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Gartner: Only 65% of businesses have cybersecurity experts in-house
Breach Prevention

Gartner: Only 65% of businesses have cybersecurity experts in-house

CIOs predict rise in cyber threats but lack cybersecurity experts to deal with the deluge, says Gartner survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018
Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX

The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 10 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages
Gaming

Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.

By Ian Yip • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
EduTech

Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.

By Mike Russell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common
Human Capital Management

What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common

Mastering AI is akin to mastering golf: start by getting involved, understand the basics, and then refine the subtle nuances for maximum benefit.

By Franco Ucci • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions
Cybersecurity

Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions

If you're not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it's certainly a 'buyers' market' with a yawning skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates
Education, Learning & Training

Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates

The YRF-Acronis IT Skills Programme, inmates will receive certified IT training and computer skills that will increase their chances of future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?
Gaming

Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?

New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

What happens when data management becomes a basic skill?
NetApp

What happens when data management becomes a basic skill?

Australians will need to add 'data management' to their list of skills if they want to stay competitive, says NetApp MD Glenn McPherson.

By Glenn McPherson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Kaspersky Lab partners with Singapore academic institutions on cybersecurity education
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky Lab partners with Singapore academic institutions on cybersecurity education

Kaspersky Lab will work with three Singapore academic institutions to support the development of cybersecurity education.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Are you paying your IT employees fairly? A third feel overworked and underpaid
Salaries

Are you paying your IT employees fairly? A third feel overworked and underpaid

IT workers may be feeling overworked and underpaid, but they may have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating higher salaries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Jobs

Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent

The new scheme will be aimed at both businesses with over $4 million annual turnover as well as technology-based and STEM-related start-ups.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Asia's security professionals wary of Russia, China, North Korea
Malware

Asia's security professionals wary of Russia, China, North Korea

Attendees at this year's Black Hat Asia conference are wary of what's ahead from some of the world's most notorious countries behind cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018