Microsoft announces end of support for Windows 11 SE
It is not just Windows 10 that Microsoft is ready to forget – the company is adding Windows 11 SE to the list as well.
In a quiet announcement, Microsoft says that in a little over a year, Windows 11 SE will no longer be supported and will no longer receive updates of any description. But what does this mean for users, and where does it leave them?
How cognitive load measurement can increase trainee performance [Q&A]
Proper training is vital to success in pretty much any job. That's even more true in complex and stressful environments.
How much the brain can cope with at any time, or 'cognitive load' is an important part of the process. We spoke to Nial Campion, co-founder of virtual reality training specialist VRAI, who believes that managing cognitive load is critical for developing the skills and resilience necessary for effective performance in high-stress environments.
Interest in learning AI skills soars
Newly released usage data from the O'Reilly online learning platform reveals that interest in AI-related skills has surged dramatically, with the most pronounced usage increases seen in topics like prompt engineering (456 percent increase), AI principles (386 percent increase), and generative AI (289 percent increase).
Use of content about GitHub Copilot has seen a dramatic increase too, by an impressive 471 percent, reflecting developers’ enthusiasm for tools that enhance productivity.
Consumers resolve to learn AI in 2025
At the dawn of a new year most people plan to make lifestyle changes like losing weight or giving up smoking. But new research commissioned by Tech Show London reveals that over 12 million UK consumers plan to make learning AI a New Year's resolution for 2025.
This growing interest in mastering AI signals a shift towards greater understanding and engagement with the technology that is increasingly shaping our lives. 46 percent of those surveyed agree that AI will fundamentally transform our relationship with technology.
New ethical hacking qualification aims to deliver skills to tackle cybercrime
A new qualification aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with the skills needed to tackle cybercrime in the age of AI.
Certified Ethical Hacker CEH v13 from EC-Council, a leader in cybersecurity certification, education, and training, provides in-depth training by integrating AI into all five phases of ethical hacking, from reconnaissance and scanning to gaining access, maintaining access, and covering tracks.
Ransomware poses a threat to education
As we begin a new school year, a survey of 250 IT leaders from educational institutions in the US and UK highlights the potential damage from cyberattacks on schools.
The study from Action1 shows 20 percent of respondents believe that the current level of support from their school board is insufficient, with a high risk of significant impact on education quality due to ransomware.
Cybersecurity qualification adds new quantum and AI modules
The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is announcing the addition of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing modules to its CyberEPQ qualification for all students from September 2024 onwards.
Available to any student over the age of 14 in the UK, the CyberEPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is aimed at bringing new and diverse talent into the industry, representing an ideal stepping stone into a cybersecurity career.
Starting them young -- KnowBe4 releases free children's cybersecurity kit
In an increasingly digital world, youngsters are just as a risk as the rest of us -- perhaps more so -- which means cybersecurity education for children is crucial.
Security awareness training company KnowBe4 has released its Children's Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit, featuring an AI safety video, a password video game, a cybersecurity activity book, and middle school lesson plans.
UK government wants the AI to eat your homework
The UK government has announced the launch of a new scheme that will encourage the building of new generative AI tools to help teachers when they’re planning lessons or marking homework.
This will involve the creation of a 'data store' for education data including the national curriculum, guidance for teachers, lesson plans and more. The £3m ($3.96m) data store will help tech companies build AI tools that teachers can trust to help in their work by making this data machine readable.
How IT leaders can bring their organizations into the next generation of cyber learning and training [Q&A]
The IT world has always been a fast moving one and that means skills need to be kept up to date if you're not going to fall behind.
We spoke to Brett Shively, CEO of ACI Learning a provider of IT, cybersecurity and audit training for organizations around the world, about the importance of training and how a personalized approach can pay off.
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Microsoft is ending updates for Windows 10 21H2 and wants enterprise and education users to consider Windows 11
In three short months, Microsoft is ending support for various editions of Windows 10 21H2. This means that not only will there be no more new features or bug fixes, there will also be no more security updates released for the operating system.
Running any version of Windows that is not in receipt of security updates is a bad idea, but as this latest announcement includes numerous Enterprise and Education versions of Windows 10, the impact could be huge.
How education IT departments need to learn from their students -- It's all in the apps
In the wake of the digital boom that echoed out from the pandemic era, schools have steadily been coming to grips with how to operate in a reality where devices are far more ubiquitous in classrooms than before, and classes are forced to make accommodations for a split between remote and in-person learning. Breakthroughs in classroom management and content filtering solutions have helped keep students away from outside threats, such as harmful online content. Still, one of the greatest threats to any school’s digital safety net comes from within -- the students themselves.
Even before the widespread proliferation of digital tools in classrooms, students have been rapidly becoming more tech-savvy and outpacing expectations and the capabilities of many less adept districts to stop them from getting into trouble. In a study run by Impero Software, 27 percent of students reported they had successfully circumnavigated their school’s internet filtering system.
How IBM is supporting developers with AI education [Q&A]
In May of last year, IBM launched watsonx, its enterprise-ready AI and data platform, and made it generally available in July.
Alongside this it has launched some new free generative AI educational courses and content to help developers and IT practitioners build their AI and open source skills. We spoke with Savio Rodrigues, vice president, ecosystem engineering and developer advocacy at IBM to learn more.
Universities not delivering the right skills for cybersecurity
Over three quarters of cybersecurity professionals in the UK and US don't believe university courses are preparing graduates adequately for the working world, according to new research.
The study of 3,000 IT and cybersecurity professionals in the UK and the US, from cybersecurity upskilling, certification, and talent assessment platform Hack The Box, shows 78 percent of cybersecurity and IT professionals believe a traditional university education in cybersecurity is not doing enough to prepare graduates for the modern workforce.
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