Education, Learning & Training stories - Page 27
IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.
IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.
IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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education, learning & training
The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.
IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.
AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.
UK's ambitious Digital Skills Bootcamps lure young tech talent
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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software development
The UK Secretary of State for Science and Technology launches free Digital Skills Bootcamps, aiming to create a tech-savvy generation.
UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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UK sees a 10% hike in university computing applications from women, signalling the third consecutive year of growth.
UK parents see smartphones as key to children's safety
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Despite concerns, UK parents advocate smartphone use for under-16s to ensure safety, with recent data revealing shifts in parental attitudes.
Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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digital inclusion
Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.
UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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education, learning & training
British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.
Genetec announces Security Center SaaS to revolutionise physical security industry
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
Genetec has unveiled Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade solution expected to redefine cloud-based physical security with its comprehensive capabilities and cybersecurity measures.
Aston University partners with BIT Group to revolutionise cybersecurity
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Aston University forms an innovative partnership with award-winning IT group, BIT, aiming to revolutionise cyber security education and services via Knowledge Transfer Partnership program.
Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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software
NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.
Cyber Scheme unveils new IoT security testing course
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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The Cyber Scheme launches comprehensive IoT/ICS security testing training course, targeting beginner-intermediate professionals.