Cybersecurity workforce reaches record highs but skills gap grows too


The cybersecurity workforce grew in 2023 to a record high of 5.5 million people, but the demand for skills is still outpacing growth.
A new guide from the UK's Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and ISC2 shows that globally, the cyber skills gap grew by 12.6 percent last year, with four million additional workers needed to fill the void, making recruitment more important than ever.
Is this the right time to look for a job in crypto? [Q&A]


The cryptocurrency markets have been going through a hard time of late with a bear market and big swings in value. So is now the time to apply for a crypto job?
Crypto technology isn't going away, and many more companies are getting involved. We spoke to Bijan Shahrokhi, fintech expert and creator of Product Management Exercises, to find out whether this is a good time to apply for a job in crypto and how to improve your chances of getting one.
Women in tech held to a higher standard than male colleagues


Women working in technology face tougher scrutiny and are more often asked to handle administrative duties than their male colleagues according to a new survey.
The study from Navisite polled over 100 women in the technology industry, with two-thirds of respondents holding engineering or technical roles within their organization, and finds 94 percent feel they are held to a higher standard than their male colleagues.
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