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Kaspersky Lab partners with Singapore academic institutions on cybersecurity education

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Kaspersky Lab will work with three Singapore academic institutions to support the development of cybersecurity education.
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Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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If you're not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it's certainly a 'buyers' market' with a yawning skills gap.
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Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The YRF-Acronis IT Skills Programme, inmates will receive certified IT training and computer skills that will increase their chances of future.
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Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
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Asia's security professionals wary of Russia, China, North Korea

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Attendees at this year's Black Hat Asia conference are wary of what's ahead from some of the world's most notorious countries behind cyber attacks.
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Cybersecurity – be prepared for alert fatigue and understand the context

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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With cyber threats on the rise, organisations are grappling with alert fatigue. Combatting breaches like Equifax and Uber's requires context and smarter tools.
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Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Only 15% of employees say they have no plans to switch jobs this year; 14% plan to look for a new role and 70% are open to new opportunities.
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FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.
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Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.
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IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it

Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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A number of studies have proven there is a significant skills shortage in AU which is holding back digital transformation - Y Soft have the answers.
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Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
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Exclusive interview: Oracle on winning the cybersecurity war

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Rohit Gupta, Oracle VP of cybersecurity talks about how automation is playing a key role in cybersecurity strategies.
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In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.
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Trend Micro pledges commitment to bridging cybersecurity skills gap

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Trend Micro says it wants to foster critical skill development to fill the shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.
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Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Asia Pacific's SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.
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ISACA to lead cybersecurity training program in Malaysia

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Malaysia's Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) will be working with global technology association ISACA to roll out security training programs.
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CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Singapore's Cyber Security Agency has signed an MoU with tech association ISACA to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and workforce.
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Survey shows global skills shortage threatening development of IoT

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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The world has a significant Internet of Things (IoT) skills shortage with 76 percent of organisations reporting needing additional expert staff.
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Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.
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Singtel's new CSX platform aims to entice Singaporeans to cybersecurity careers

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Singtel is promising to strengthen Singapore's cybersecurity talent for students and mid-career professionals who want to get a start in the industry.