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Preparation for ALL workforce requirements Preparing graduates to be job-ready for the workplace is one of the primary strengths of VET. But over the last little while the context that wraps around life, education and work has shifted significantly because of digital technologies. This means that at a minimum, fundamental knowledge and skills are required for: ❗ How to use, access and create information ❗ Communicating effectively (and safely!) in digital formats - email, social media, online forums etc ❗ Being able to protect ourselves and our workplace systems from cyber threats ❗ Participating in the digital economy using digital tools Watch this session to know more about digital skills and savvy, some of the current frameworks to provide guidance for digital capability, barriers to online participation, and what can be done to overcome those: https://lnkd.in/gby3RTy5 See also this article highlighting the need for digital skills to meet industry skills demand: https://lnkd.in/g4hz8e8B #SkillsEducation #digitalskills #digtialliteracy #LLND

Preparing graduates to be job-ready for the workplace is one of the primary strengths of VET. But over the last little while the context that wraps around life, education and work has shifted significantly because of digital technologies. This means that at a minimum, fundamental knowledge and skills are required for: 👩💻 How to use, access and create information 👩💻 Communicating effectively (and safely!) in digital formats - email, social media, online forums etc 👩💻 Being able to protect ourselves and our workplace systems from cyber threats 👩💻 Participating in the digital economy using digital tools Watch this session to know more about building your students’ digital skills and savvy: https://lnkd.in/gby3RTy5 #SkillsEducation #digitalskills #literacy #digital

Digital transformation is expected to grow to almost $4 trillion by 2027 - and it will spark huge demand for #cybersecurity talent. Young people should aim to build skills that balance cybersecurity skills with business acumen, advises Dr Manimuthu Arunmozhi, a Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics at Aston University. In a new blog, Dr Manimuthu says that the ability to ‘bridge the gap’ between business and technology will increasingly be in demand. He says, ‘Young people entering the workforce with a passion for technology and a willingness to adapt to the evolving digital landscape can find exciting and fulfilling career opportunities in helping organisations navigate their digital transformation journeys.’ Read Dr Manimuthu’s tips on how to build the right skills for tomorrow’s world in our new blog post here https://lnkd.in/dHVyZtEg

✨ We are proud to share with you the 2024 European Cybersecurity State of the Profession Survey, developed in collaboration with the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, and Ataya and Partners . This #survey offers an insightful analysis into the ever-evolving landscape of #cybersecurity in #Europe. We would like to thank the students of Solvay Brussels School for their dedication and invaluable contribution to bringing this survey to fruition: Liora Marcq, Nicolas Ameye, Ph.D., CISSP, Antoine Dekoninck, Alexandre Marti, Ryan Szaniszló . 🔍 Click the link below to explore our findings and download the full report for an in-depth analysis. Discover key trends in #demographics, #education, #skills, #career paths, #compensation, and more. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-xAvQhX #cybersecurity #cybersecurityeurope #survey #cybersecuritysurvey #hightechpartners #digitaltransformation #cybersecuritydomain #cybersecurityfield #innovation #riskmanagement #careers #cybersecuritycareers #atayaandpartners #solvay #cybersecuritybelgium

🚨 Canada's Cybersecurity Skills Shortage 🚨 A new report reveals a startling fact: Canada is facing a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals, with over 157,000 positions currently unfilled. 😱This skills gap is having real consequences: - 90% of Canadian organizations experienced security breaches due to lack of cybersecurity talent - Cyberattacks targeting elections worldwide increased from 23% in 2021 to 26% in 2022 - Generative AI is being weaponized to create "deepfake" content to influence voters 🗳️But there is hope. Organizations across Canada are stepping up: Universities and bootcamps are expanding cybersecurity training programs Companies like Google and Check Point are providing hands-on skills development Government agencies are collaborating to identify and mitigate threats Protecting our elections is a shared responsibility. It's time for Canada to close the cybersecurity skills gap. The future of our elections depends on it. How do you think we can attract more talent to cybersecurity careers? Let us know your ideas in the comments! #CybersecuritySkills #ElectionIntegrity #ProtectOurDemocracy

Curious about the current makeup of the cyber security workforce? Here’s a snapshot! - 17% females - 0.66% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander - 7% neurodivergent To stay competitive, we need a diverse and skilled workforce. Raising awareness and clarifying career pathways is essential to attract diverse learners. By making the cyber security profession more appealing to underrepresented groups, we can address diversity disparities and effectively meet workforce demands. You can read more in Australia’s Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan (SCP): https://hubs.ly/Q02zyvRF0

Cybersecurity has become the fastest growing tech occupation in the UK, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), with the number of roles more than doubling since 2020. With growth of 128%, this puts it ahead of IT support, which showed growth of 42%, IT trainers at 33% and IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, also at 33%. However, while rapid growth in the cybersecurity profession should be a cause for celebration, research from Socura warns there’s still a marked shortage of staff, with only one security professional for every 86 UK companies.

🚨 Cybersecurity: Fastest Growing IT Occupation in the UK! 🚨 🔍 A new report from Socura reveals that cybersecurity roles have doubled (128%) in the UK from 2021 to 2024, making it the fastest-growing tech occupation. However, a significant skills gap remains, with only one cybersecurity professional for every 86 companies. 🕵️♂️💻 📈 Details: Growth in Female Professionals: 4,600 more women in cybersecurity roles, but their percentage has dropped to 17% from 24%. Geographic Insights: Only 17% of cyber workers are based in London, compared to 25% of all IT workers. Regional Disparity: Northern Ireland and Wales have the fewest cybersecurity professionals in the UK. 💣 Background: Industry Concern: The ongoing skills shortage hinders businesses from adequately defending against cyber threats. Expert Opinion: Andy Kays, CEO of Socura, emphasizes the need for more educational initiatives and partnerships with managed services to fill the gap. 🔐 What to Know: More efforts are needed to attract women and younger individuals into cybersecurity through programs like the NCSC's Cyber First Girls competition. Stay informed about the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals! 🚀 🔒 #Cybersecurity #TechCareers #SkillsGap #WomenInTech #SocuraReport

RECRUITING WOMEN TO CYBERSECURITY: FROM INTENTION TO ACTION WEBCAST

🤔 How and why can 42 help with Cybersecurity❓ Cybersecurity professionals are vital to the tech world and demand for them is only going up each year. Today, there is a significant shortage in these workers, leaving companies lacking proper cybersecurity personnel. This past April, the World Economic Forum came out with a Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework to address this very issue. Here’s what we learned: ⚡️ There is a shortage of nearly 4 million positions in the cybersecurity industry at this time, leaving companies vulnerable. ⚡️ An estimated 91% of organizations are willing to pay for the training and certification of their employees, however 80% of cybersecurity professionals would prefer to choose their own training programmes. ⚡️ In the under-30 age group, women represent only 26% of the cybersecurity workforce. For age groups 30–38 and 39–49,  women account for only 22% and 14% of cybersecurity professionals respectively.  ⚡️ 56% of cybersecurity leaders have difficulty retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals Companies need Cybersecurity professionals. 42’s revolutionary peer-based approach to learning provides an ideal environment for future cybersecurity professionals to train and grow by encouraging students to push beyond their limits, unleash their potential, and make use of their creativity! 🚀 42 teams have also been working closely with different cybersecurity companies to craft our current projects in the field, ensuring that our students come on the market with relevant knowledge. 💡 ➡ Make sure to check out the WEF's document here: https://lnkd.in/eZ9mFTyt #42Network #Cybersecurity #WorldEconomicForum #Born2Code Sophie Viger Grégoire Martinez Simone Abbou Véronique da Costa Thierry Barbaut Raphael Misrachi Cesar MIGUEL Wielfried André Olivier CROUZET