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Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Phishing

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity

Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Addressing the STEM skills gap with continuous online learning
eLearning

Addressing the STEM skills gap with continuous online learning

Pluralsight talk about how online learning can prove to be an effective tool in closing the STEM skills gap within an organisation.

By Fiona Sweeney • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

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
Cybersecurity – be prepared for alert fatigue and understand the context
Risk & Compliance

Cybersecurity – be prepared for alert fatigue and understand the context

With cyber threats on the rise, organisations are grappling with alert fatigue. Combatting breaches like Equifax and Uber's requires context and smarter tools.

By Chris Thomas • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job
Security Operations Centres

Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
IT Automation

FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

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.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role
Skills shortage

Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role

The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
The insiders' tips to recruiting top cloud expertise
Cloud Services

The insiders' tips to recruiting top cloud expertise

For those new to cloud, training is about building a shared capability for the business, not just one skilled person.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Skillsoft

Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it
Digital Transformation

IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it

A number of studies have proven there is a significant skills shortage in AU which is holding back digital transformation - Y Soft have the answers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Property and construction workers in particularly short supply
Data Analytics

Property and construction workers in particularly short supply

Demand for construction professionals is likely to keep outstripping supply this year, as New Zealand presses ahead with its housing push.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Apr 2018
Innovative move to improve construction labour shortage
Productivity

Innovative move to improve construction labour shortage

Construction firms should face fewer delays as Filipino recruits arrive with Site Safe health and safety training already completed.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 21st 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
University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider
Cybersecurity

University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider

(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council
Digital Transformation

What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council

By developing an online portal that enables self-service for council interactions, Horowhenua becomes a more desirable place for businesses.

By Benjamin Cowling • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
HASANZ appoints first Executive Director
Risk & Compliance

HASANZ appoints first Executive Director

Businesses will soon gain better access to qualified health and safety advice as the new HASANZ register prepares to go live.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018