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Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 23

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Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
Wed, 30th May 2018
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edutech
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it training
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construction
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.
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Victoria University of Wellington takes cybersecurity message to Samoa
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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edutech
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encryption
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wireless networks
Staff from Victoria University of Wellington’s School of Engineering and Computer Science are currently in Samoa to spread cybersecurity awareness.
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What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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hcm
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ai
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oracle
Mastering AI is akin to mastering golf: start by getting involved, understand the basics, and then refine the subtle nuances for maximum benefit.
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Kaspersky Lab partners with Singapore academic institutions on cybersecurity education
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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Kaspersky Lab will work with three Singapore academic institutions to support the development of cybersecurity education.
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Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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isaca
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skillsoft
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.
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Are you paying your IT employees fairly? A third feel overworked and underpaid
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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salaries
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robert half technology
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skills gap
IT workers may be feeling overworked and underpaid, but they may have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating higher salaries.
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Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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it training
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acronis
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skills gap
The YRF-Acronis IT Skills Programme, inmates will receive certified IT training and computer skills that will increase their chances of future.
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Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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mcafee
New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
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Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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jobs
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australian government
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skills gap
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.
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Asia's security professionals wary of Russia, China, North Korea
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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.
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Cybersecurity – be prepared for alert fatigue and understand the context
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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risk & compliance
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skills gap
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rsa security
With cyber threats on the rise, organisations are grappling with alert fatigue. Combatting breaches like Equifax and Uber’s requires context and smarter tools.
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Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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soc
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network monitoring
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Only 15% of employees say they have no plans to switch jobs this year; 14% plan to look for a new role and 70% are open to new opportunities.
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FEATURE: Tech’s female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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it automation
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women in technology
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skillsoft
International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.
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Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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skills gap
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university of waikato
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aura information security
The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.
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University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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it training
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.
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Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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healthtech
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.
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The insiders' tips to recruiting top cloud expertise
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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cloud services
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rackspace
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skills gap
For those new to cloud, training is about building a shared capability for the business, not just one skilled person.
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Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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women in technology
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skillsoft
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it careers
Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.
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Addressing the STEM skills gap with continuous online learning
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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e-learning
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pluralsight
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skills gap
Pluralsight talk about how online learning can prove to be an effective tool in closing the STEM skills gap within an organisation.
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What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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skills gap
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civica
By developing an online portal that enables self-service for council interactions, Horowhenua becomes a more desirable place for businesses.