Users can be your greatest asset or your biggest vulnerability when it comes to protecting data. Surprisingly, many IT pros are more than OK with letting their users slide to the liability end of the scale.
IT needs to educate business leaders about the cloud
October 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Although cloud computing is becoming a critical IT and business strategy, many business decision makers are still clueless when it comes to the cloud. As IT Director Richard Thompson writes in this guest post, IT professionals need to do a better job explaining cloud computing to other parts of the business.
Big Data education programs expand to close skills gap
October 29, 2013 By 1 Comment
As demand is growing for IT pros with Big Data skills and experience, many companies will begin training their own workers to create new experts. Meanwhile, several Big Data education programs are popping up to help meet the new needs in the job market.
4 ways to make new hires hate their jobs right away
October 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Recruiting IT pros is tough right now, and the hard work continues long after a candidate accepts a job offer.
Which users are the most likely phishing victims?
October 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Many cyber attacks begin with phishing emails directed at an organization’s employees. According to a new report, those scams can often fool even those who should know better.
Can’t find Big Data experts? Here’s how to grow your own
September 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
While Big Data has been a much-hyped technology for some time, many companies are just now getting ready to begin their projects. Is IT ready for the challenge?