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Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Malware

Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies

Asia Pacific's SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Cybersecurity

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
ISACA to lead cybersecurity training program in Malaysia
Education, Learning & Training

ISACA to lead cybersecurity training program in Malaysia

Malaysia's Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) will be working with global technology association ISACA to roll out security training programs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
BT appoints new Australasia Director for Government Cyber Security
BAE Systems

BT appoints new Australasia Director for Government Cyber Security

BT taps Rajiv Shah as new Cyber Security chief for Australasia, bolstering its gov't sector defence against cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech
EduTech

Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech

New Zealand could see a 204% increase in GDP by matching Finland's education outcomes, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Survey shows global skills shortage threatening development of IoT
Digital Transformation

Survey shows global skills shortage threatening development of IoT

The world has a significant Internet of Things (IoT) skills shortage with 76 percent of organisations reporting needing additional expert staff.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?
Robotics

Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?

The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.

By Graeme Pyper • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Singtel's new CSX platform aims to entice Singaporeans to cybersecurity careers
Cybersecurity

Singtel's new CSX platform aims to entice Singaporeans to cybersecurity careers

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

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Fintech

SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB

44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal
Cybersecurity

Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal

Western Sydney University Online will offer Australia's first undergraduate course that will look at the psychological & technical sides of cybercrime.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage
Breach Prevention

Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage

Cybersecurity is being undermined by the ongoing skills shortage and Australia will need at least 11,000 new security employees to keep up.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'
Risk & Compliance

CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency has signed an MoU with tech association ISACA to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and workforce.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students
Education, Learning & Training

Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students

Check Point, RMIT University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafoo hosted a simulated cybersecurity event to develop future leaders in the field.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage
ATEED

LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up
Recruitment

Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up

Respondents listed developing new skills (42%) and achieving better work-life balance (36%) as the top two reasons why they are most likely to switch.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites
Hays

Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites

Hays, an employment and recruiting firm, has confirmed statistics showing a cyber skills shortage in Australia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme
Skills shortage

24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Skills shortage

Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme

So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA's LookSee programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017