Skills Gap

In an era defined by globalisation and digital connectivity, businesses are no longer confined by geographical boundaries when it comes to talent acquisition. The pursuit of top-tier talent has become a global endeavour, with companies increasingly looking beyond local markets to recruit skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds.   1. Access to a Bigger Talent Pool   One of the most compelling reasons to recruit internationally is access to a vast and diverse talent pool. Different...

To celebrate and connect cybersecurity’s remarkable women and their allies, Nineteen Group, organisers of International Cyber Expo, has launched ‘Grab the Mic: Women in Cyber’. The brand-new event, held within the wider exhibition, is produced and hosted by Eleanor Dallaway, founder of Assured Intelligence and former editor of Infosecurity Magazine. Kicking off the event will be a keynote entitled ‘It Takes Two to Tango (If You Want to Tango Exceptionally Well)’ delivered by a female-male...

International Cyber Expo has announced its programme for the annual Global Cyber Summit, sponsored by Sonatype, OpenText, and Infoblox, and hosted at Olympia London on the 26th and 27th of September 2023. The summit returns with greater international appeal. Among other topics of discussion, guest speakers will provide the Ukrainian perspective on cyber security, in light of recent geopolitical events. With opening remarks by Professor Ciaran Martin CB, Chair of International Cyber Expo’s Advisory Council,...

Adarma has today announced the expansion of its executive team to support the business at a time of rapid growth. The additions to the company include Niall O’Sullivan, Chief Finance and Operations Officer; Sarah Coleman, Chief People Officer; and Dan Baker, Chief Delivery Officer, all of whom bring valuable experience in driving business transformation. The appointment of these three critical roles is indicative of the growth journey Adarma has been on to transform the shape...

International Cyber Expo today announced the speaker line-up for its annual Global Cyber Summit sponsored this year by Snyk, and hosted at Olympia London on the 27th and 28th of September 2022. Introduced by former CEO of NCSC, Professor Ciaran Martin CB, the Summit endeavours to be an educational platform for IT professionals, C-Level executives and board members on the issues impacting the industry; both current and emerging.   In a combination of roundtable discussions, fireside...

The Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP) has announced its annual funding competition for the 5th year running. This competition is open to academics at any UK institution who are interested in commercialising their cyber security ideas. The programme is funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in collaboration with Innovate UK and KTN, and provides comprehensive mentorship and support from cyber security experts. Winners will receive £800,000 in funding to...

Growing up was not easy for entrepreneur, Iron Man and author, Christian Espinosa. “I played football, but I was also smart, but I also liked heavy metal, so I felt out of place from each particular clique” Espinosa revealed reminiscing on his formative years. As a response to various socio-economic difficulties beyond control, Espinosa’s mindset changed dramatically as he threw himself at every challenge and character development opportunity, trying to be the best he could...

People come into cyber security from a wide range of backgrounds, but the usual image is of a core cadre of techies depicted as having progressed from being boys in bedrooms hacking into games –  but that’s not true, rather, it was only ever part of the picture, with women also involved in every step of the nascent cyber security industry. Joan D Pepin, Chief Security Officer at AuthO is a great example. She explains...

Clar Rosso has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of (ISC)² and will take up the new role from 1 October when she leaves the AICPA & CIMA, where she is executive vice president of engagement and learning innovation,   “Cybersecurity professionals play a critical role in our global society, and I look forward to joining the dedicated team at (ISC)2 to strengthen our value to members and associates through our certification programs, enriching learning experiences and much...

Computer science is facing a crisis. To tackle the sector-wide skills gap Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) has created its new Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Software Engineering to better prepare graduates for leadership. Launching in September 2020, the newly developed program is available for students with bachelor’s in computer science or software engineering who have ambitions to become the next generation of technical leaders. The Computer Science and Software Engineering MSc...