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IDG Contributor Network: Cyber crime as a service forces changes in information security

Network World

Just use Google to learn how to access the Dark Web, and you can find hackers who, for a price, are more than happy to write malware, create highly effective spear phishing campaigns and develop bogus websites for harvesting login credentials. Also on Network World: DDoS-for-hire services thrive despite closure of major marketplace +.

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NYC Department of Education builds the pipeline for future cybersecurity professionals

Network World

They earned certifications, developed practitioner-level skills in zero trust, and were given the opportunity to get advice and inspiration from cybersecurity professionals in Zscaler’s Career Development forum on Zenith Community —all at no cost. Brian even shared code that the students could use to practice their skills.

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Security Top IT Investment Priority in 2023

Information Week

Chief information security officers must develop a comprehensive security investment strategy that considers human capital, even while qualified IT security professionals are in short supply.

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The early returns on gen AI for software development

CIO Business Intelligence

Generative AI is already having an impact on multiple areas of IT, most notably in software development. Still, gen AI for software development is in the nascent stages, so technology leaders and software teams can expect to encounter bumps in the road.

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Scaling security: How to build security into the entire development pipeline

CIO Business Intelligence

When an application is finally ready for deployment, the last thing the development team wants to hear is: “Stop! There’s a security issue.” If you want to make a change, make it in the early stages of the software development lifecycle,” said Pratiksha Panesar, director of cybersecurity at Discover Financial Services.

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10-year forecast shows growth in network architect jobs while sysadmin roles shrink

Network World

“The growth of computer and mathematical occupations is expected to stem from demand for upgraded computer services, continued development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, and an increasing amount of data available for analysis,” the BLS stated. “In businesses is expected to lead to greater demand for information security analysts.”

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Capital Group invests big in talent development

CIO Business Intelligence

That focus includes not only the firm’s customer-facing strategies but also its commitment to investing in the development of its employees, a strategy that is paying off, as evidenced by Capital Group’s No. The TREx program gave me the space to learn, develop, and customize an experience for my career development,” she says. “I

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