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7 ways an MBA will advance your IT career — and 5 ways it won’t

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Upon completing an MBA program, especially one that blends cutting-edge IT knowledge with traditional business disciplines, IT leaders can leverage their newfound skills to lead digital transformations, enhance cybersecurity strategies, and effectively communicate the value of IT initiatives to non-technical stakeholders, says Deborah Y.

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7 ways to create a more IT-savvy C-suite

CIO

A CIO should be less of an educator and more of a guide, Tweedie notes. Advise and collaborate. Then collaborate to develop an action plan,” advises Suneet Dua, products and technology chief growth officer at business advisory firm PwC. CIO/CXO education should be a two-way street. What are their department’s goals?

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What is a business analyst? A key role for business-IT efficiency

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Business analysts need a “strong understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements as well as plenty of experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis combined with understanding of key performance indicators,” according to Robert Half Technology.

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Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

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Recognizing the increasing challenges yet often underappreciated role of these professionals, we launched the 50 CISOs to Watch initiative last year to celebrate the CISOs demonstrating outstanding technical and leadership qualities. Heather is a technical visionary, expertly bridging business requirements with innovative tech solutions.

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5 Reasons Why NIS2 Directive Preparation Should Start Now, Part Two: Implementation Takes Time

Ivanti

So, in this post, I’ll walk you through how to resolve your weakest security issues before the NIS2 Directive deadline hits by addressing these three key areas: Inform management about your cybersecurity gaps Correctly implementing new organisation and technical security measures Find time to train all of your employees 1.

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Internet Two Seeks Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer

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Internet2® is a member-owned, advanced technology community founded by the nation’s leading higher education institutions in 1996. research and education organizations to solve common technology challenges, and to develop innovative solutions in support of their educational, research, clinical and community service missions.

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The Big Picture of Business- Professional Education Necessary for Company Success

Strategy Driven

Professional education is an important ingredient in corporate development. It is usually technical or sales/marketing in nature. Outside of 'think tanks' for company executive committees, full-scope education does not occur. From this point forward, education is an ongoing process beyond that of formal schooling.