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Decentralized Digital Identity (DDID): Global Acceptance Network (GAN) Gains Momentum

Forrester IT

GAN, in turn, is a foundation that aims to operate a nonprofit decentralized digital identity (DDID) network. Bhutan is the first country to join GAN. GAN was founded, among others, by Accenture, cheqd, Inetrac, NTT Digital, Pearson, and other organizations. GAN will not develop technology standards on their own.

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CompTIA updates Network+ certification

Network World

CompTIA today introduced an updated edition of its Network+ professional certification, which the nonprofit organization says will enable network practitioners to understand and apply both networking and security concepts to configure and harden networks. million job postings in the U.S.

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Network giants unite to fight security risks

Network World

The Network Resilience Coalition includes AT&T, Broadcom, BT Group, Cisco Systems, Fortinet, Intel, Juniper Networks, Lumen Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, Verizon and VMware. Its aim is to deliver open and collaborative techniques to help improve the security of network hardware and software across the industry.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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3 nonprofits committed to empowering women in tech

CIO Business Intelligence

For IT organizations looking to make a difference on gender diversity, or for women seeking to develop rich IT careers, several nonprofits have been created to empower and uplift those who identify as women in IT, improving gender diversity in the industry, and closing the pay gap between men and women. Here are three of note.

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Is your company offering fair pay? New nonprofit certifies those with nondiscriminatory wages

GeekWire

A new nonprofit is trying to keep the momentum going. The idea for the nonprofit originated two years ago with leaders from the Seattle startup Syndio : CEO Maria Colacurcio and founder and Chief Data Scientist Zev Eigen. But now that the streets are largely emptied of protestors and marches, some are left wondering what has changed.

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4 nonprofits fostering diversity and career advancement in IT

CIO Business Intelligence

Nonprofit NPower is working to change that by fostering opportunity for those outside traditional IT pipelines through its tuition-free Tech Fundamentals program , which has helped young adults from underserved communities, as well as military members, military spouses, and veterans, forge new careers in IT for over 20 years.

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