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Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia
Cybersecurity

Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia

Victoria aims be Australia's first truly cyber ready state - and at the centre of the fast-growing cybersecurity ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Speed-networking for security: NSW Govt, industry & students join forces
AI Security

Speed-networking for security: NSW Govt, industry & students join forces

The Cyber Security Pitch @ Parliament event saw New South Wales' top students and companies come together to tackle the growing cybercrime threat.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students
Cybersecurity

Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students

Optus Business has launched a new Cyber Education program designed to encourage students to consider a career in cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy
Brocade

AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy

IT professionals view AI as a critical skill moving forward according to a new report which also highlights the skills shortage impact on businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Study finds critical shortage of IT skills in the next decade
Brocade

Study finds critical shortage of IT skills in the next decade

Organisations that address this now will be in the strongest position to ensure business growth and competitive advantage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO
NZTech

Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO

Graeme Muller says that the very firms that make the most noise about this issue need to stand up play a more active role in attracting talent.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
On track for 2020 Olympics, Ni Cybersecurity & Cyberbit open doors to Tokyo training center
Skills shortage

On track for 2020 Olympics, Ni Cybersecurity & Cyberbit open doors to Tokyo training center

With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics looming, Cyberbit & Ni Cybersecurity saw an urgent need to provide cybersecurity skills training in Japan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Cybersecurity

How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security

Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Breach Prevention

Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses

Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes
Risk & Compliance

Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes

Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Polytechnics

Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage

Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers
Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
Addressing the cyber security skills gap
Firewalls

Addressing the cyber security skills gap

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan gives a quick rundown Fortinet's multi-faceted approach to upskilling staff whilst reducing complexity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Government infrastructure funding to boost skills
Education, Learning & Training

Government infrastructure funding to boost skills

The push could help fill 16,000 jobs over three years as an ageing civil workforce strains to meet New Zealand's infrastructure spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017
Project managers need to upskill in order to deliver – KPMG report
DevOps

Project managers need to upskill in order to deliver – KPMG report

KPMG's Project Management Survey 2017 revealed that two-thirds of projects undertaken in New Zealand are failing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
NZTech says immigration and education must equal a healthy tech sector
EduTech

NZTech says immigration and education must equal a healthy tech sector

NZTech says New Zealand is putting its focus overseas to attract tech talent, but it shouldn't be our only initiative.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Students urged to combat cybercrime
Malware

Students urged to combat cybercrime

Unfilled cyber jobs are set to surge, prompting schools to steer pupils towards a fast-growing sector vital to New Zealand's economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017