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September 08, 2021 08 Sep'21
Covid positive for security market, but still a source of stress

CIISec’s latest “State of the profession report” highlights both positives and challenges for cyber pros arising from the past two years
September 07, 2021 07 Sep'21
TLA Black Women in Tech to launch book about tech role models

Not-for-profit organisation is raising funds to publish a book showcasing black women in tech to give young people in UK schools access to role models
September 06, 2021 06 Sep'21
Nokia launches online tech scholarship for under-represented talent

Alongside Udacity and the Blacks in Technology Foundation, Nokia has launched an online nanodegree aimed at increasing the number of people from underrepresented backgrounds in tech worldwide
September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21
Apple workers challenge company on toxic workplace culture

Workers participating in the #AppleToo movement say they have collected nearly 500 testimonies from employees about their experiences of discrimination, harassment and abuse at Apple

Is the tech sector facing an IT skills exodus?

Three out of five of tech professionals say they are looking to move jobs over the next year. Why is this, and how big a skills problem is the tech industry facing? Continue Reading
Bridging the gender gap in cyber security

Some professional groups and companies in Asia are working hard to improve awareness of the cyber security profession and mentoring talented women in a bid to bridge the gender gap Continue Reading
Age discrimination: An overlooked diversity issue in tech

When people talk about a lack of diversity in technology, age discrimination is not the first issue to come to mind, but it’s one that is prolific across the UK’s tech sector Continue Reading

Making a reality of Lifelong learning for the Digital Age

Lifelong learning is again fashionable. The on-line world is awash with on-line education and training materials from “uncurated” global sites such Udemy (155,000 offerings), through sectoral sites ... Continue Reading
We need to start prioritizing workforce health and wellbeing

This has been a shot in the arm for those who have long overlooked their health. Continue Reading
Skills audits back as insourcing gathers pace

, This morning I received an e-mail with extracts from a Gartner press release saying: “Infrastructure and Operations skills (I&O) gaps will cause 75% of organizations to experience visible ... Continue Reading

Is tech team remuneration opening up a new form of cyber risk?

Failing to reward cyber security staff in line with increases for other members of the tech team could open up new risks to organisations Continue Reading
The secret to building a future-proof cyber security team

In a post-pandemic digital world, where cyber criminals see a feast of opportunities, what are the secrets to building a world-class cyber security function? Continue Reading
How CIOs can help their organisations accelerate digital transformation

Companies need to win the trust of their customers to gather the data they need to transform their businesses Continue Reading

UKtech50 2021: Panel 2- Making innovation count

A panel of experts at the at the UKtech50 2021 event discuss how the pandemic has challenged our approach to innovation
UKtech50 2021: Bev White, CEO Harvey Nash Group

Presentation made by Bev White, CEO Harvey Nash Group, at the UKtech50 2021 event UKtech50 2021
UKtech50 2021: Alison Davis, CIO, Natural History Museum

Presentation made by Alison Davis, CIO, Natural History Museum at the UKtech50 2021 event