How to survive cyber security conference season
Conference season can fill you either with delight or dread. But love them or loathe them, conferences are an essential part of your career and business development, particularly in the cyber security industry where things can change so fast. Between the sponsored talks that sound like sales pitches, the stilted conversations with ‘that’…
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Rise of the CDPO: How data protection officers became IT’s hottest property
Data is driving more disruption with every passing year. In 2017, cross-sector digital transformation specialists Capgemini polled leaders in finance, engineering and beyond: 64% of leaders agreed big data was changing traditional business boundaries and enabling non-traditional firms to enter sectors. From IoT to AI to marketing, data is the diesel that keeps the…
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Everything you need to get ahead in cyber security. An ever-expanding list of great resources
‘Knowledge is power’, so the saying goes. No more is that truer than at work. Of course it pays to think innovatively and creatively in your roles; developing your own way of working and processes can say a lot about your personality and management style. You may like: How identifi uses strategic…
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Thinking of contracting? 8 things you need to know…
Becoming a contractor might seem like a no-brainer. You answer to nobody, enjoy better financial rewards and work in a flexible way that’ll complement your lifestyle. While there are certainly many pros to being a contractor, there are also a few downsides to consider too. So before you get too attached to the…
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Skills vs Talent – What’s the difference, and how can we help?
Ask a successful entrepreneur how they made their money, and their answer may be that they spotted a gap in the market, and then filled it. If you’re looking for a new role in the IT industry, there are certainly gaps to fill. With demand for IT Professionals on the rise, the number…
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Interview with Louise Dunne: Auriga
Louise Dunne is co-founder and CEO of Auriga Consulting – cybersecurity advisors to high-level government departments, and strategic partners to identifi Global. Louise’s lifelong experience in ethical security and assurance – she’d rather not say ‘cyber’ – has given her a unique perspective on the industry and what it needs. identifi: To…
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