“Success in this industry means knowing how to learn” – Interview: Dr Budgie Dhanda, CEO of Bletchley Park Qufaro
When it comes to cyber security, the UK faces a drought of professional talent. That’s great news for experienced IT managers and technicians, whose skills are in heavy – growing – demand. Pressing commercial and geopolitical realities mean something must be done to prepare the next generation of experts, however. Step forward…
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Crowdfunder to keep the Bombe on the Bletchley Park Estate
Crowdfunder to keep the Bombe on the Bletchley Park Estate As a recruiter with specialisms in cyber security and business IT, there are few more suitable places to be based than Bletchley Park – home of the Codebreakers. The iconic site housed cryptanalysts from across the country, cracking the communications of Axis powers during…
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20 must-attend events for cyber security professionals in 2018
Staying abreast of latest industry developments is crucial for career development in cyber security. While you can learn a lot from LinkedIn and industry-specific publications, it’s hard to beat insight gained at events. Where else can you share knowledge with your peers, listen to top industry speakers, watch panel discussions and debates,…
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6 ways to expertly sell your experience in an interview
In the immortal words of Ella Fitzgerald: ‘It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it’. That sentiment rings particularly true when you’re selling yourself in an interview. It’s the way in which you present your personal story and experience that will ultimately convince someone to hire you over someone…
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Blockchain technology: crypto craze or foundation for the future?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, you can’t help but have heard about blockchain technology. Fortunes have been made and lost with Bitcoin – the first currency built using the technology. Hospitals have shown interest in the technology for storing patient records. Even Warren Buffet has made his bet…
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11 questions you should ask at your next interview – for candidates and companies
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? How many times have you lied when answering this question? It’s an all-too-common interview question that assumes candidates are looking for a job to last the long-term. Today, that assumption looks increasingly unrealistic. In tech firms, the average time employees spend in a role…
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