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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Say How AI Is Changing Their Work, While the FBI Reports Ransomware Hit Critical Infrastructure Hard in 2023

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Plus, a survey shows how artificial intelligence is impacting cybersecurity jobs. 1 - FBI: Critical infrastructure walloped by ransomware attacks in 2023 The number of U.S. ransomware incidents grew 18% in 2023 to 2,825, and 42% of those attacks impacted critical infrastructure organizations. And much more!

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Guide Details How To Use AI Securely, as CERT Honcho Tells CISOs To Sharpen AI Security Skills Pronto

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And a global survey shows cyber pros weighing pros and cons of AI. 1 - Using AI securely: Global cyber agencies publish new guide Is your organization – like many others – aggressively adopting artificial intelligence to boost operational efficiency? Plus, CERT’s director says AI is the top skill for CISOs to have in 2024.

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Chief AI officers in demand as IT leaders expect gen AI productivity boost, survey finds

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For its AI Priorities Study 2023 , Foundry surveyed IT decision-makers who have either implemented AI and generative AI technologies in their organizations, have plans to, or are actively researching them. Top of those AI priorities for now is generative AI, with 56% of respondents eager to learn more about it.

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10 most popular IT certifications for 2023

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Whether in cybersecurity, software development, networking, or any other IT specialty, certifications can raise your career profile and help employers identify your areas of expertise and confirm that you have the right skills for the job. Certifications are a great way for IT pros to pave a path to a specific career in tech.

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2023: The year of the rise of the digital economy in GCC countries

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While many organizations in the Middle East region already had a digital-first strategy before the pandemic, over 40% of the CIOs of medium and large organizations IDC surveyed over the last month say they have shifted towards being “digital-first” because of the pandemic. Nowadays, only 25% of women are studying computer science.

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How Zero Trust can help align the CIO and CISO

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The role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) and CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) have become increasingly important in recent years as organizations place more emphasis on digital transformation and information security. government further highlights the importance of the zero trust security framework.

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Managed services projections increase through 2023

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Despite national news about increased costs, economic uncertainty, and more reports of technology firm layoffs, respondents indicated that they were planning to spend more IT budget in 2023, not less. The 2023 State of IT report stated that 59% of all respondents find it somewhat challenging or very challenging to find skilled IT talent.

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