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Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Malware

Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity

Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019

Global Stories

Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence

You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Hybrid & Remote Work

The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022

IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
The new (and better) route to a career in IT
IT professionals

The new (and better) route to a career in IT

Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jul 2021
A comprehensive guide to project management
DevOps

A comprehensive guide to project management

Statistics show that lacking clear goals is the most common cause of project failures in business, underscoring the vital need for project management skills.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021
ICT trends: What to expect in 2021
Microsoft

ICT trends: What to expect in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in ICT trends. Remote working, distributed cloud, cybersecurity, and governance will dominate in 2021.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
The business case for an in-house ethical hacker
Cybersecurity

The business case for an in-house ethical hacker

The demand for ethical hackers is rising as cyber-attacks increase. Employing an in-house ethical hacker can save costs and improve security.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020
A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Cybersecurity

A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back

Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy
EduTech

Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy

Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020
How to work from home securely
Wireless Networks

How to work from home securely

Here's what you need to do to make your home working environment and systems secure, and protect yourself and your employer.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020