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US Gov Rolls Out National Cyber Workforce, Education Strategy


The Biden administration on Monday rolled out its first-ever National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), announcing a series of “generational investments” to  address immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs. 

The new strategy seeks to transform cyber education in K-12 schools, community colleges and technical schools, invest in teachers and cyber education systems and make training more accessible and affordable. 

“Filling the hundreds of thousands of cyber job vacancies across our nation is a national security imperative,” according to a strategy document that highlights multiple public-private sector spending initiatives. “[The strategy] is positioned to empower every American seeking to participate in our digital ecosystem and underscores the critical need to fill a vast number of vacant cyber jobs.”

“Many communities currently underrepresented in the cyber workforce do not envision  themselves in cyber jobs or are not aware of the tremendous opportunity to join this important  and growing workforce. The strategy focuses on empowering Americans to pursue these career  paths in cyber. Many of these jobs are attainable with a certificate or community college degree,  and available now in your local community and across the country,” it added.

“[The national strategy] envisions a skills-based digital future where workers have access to good-paying, middle-class cyber jobs within their communities. In addition, educators are enabled to continuously upskill the public, and  employers can expand and diversify their workforce,” the administration said.

The strategy rollout follows the nomination of former NSA and CIA official Harry Coker to replace the retired Chris Inglis as National Cyber Director.

The Biden administration has also released a National Cyber Strategy that approves mandatory regulations on critical infrastructure vendors and green-lights a more aggressive ‘hack-back’ approach to dealing with foreign adversaries.

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Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks Team to Protect the Modern Workforce


Enterprises can now adopt the industry’s most comprehensive Zero Trust Network Access 2.0 to secure access to all applications from any device

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In a world where work is now an activity not a place, organizations need to connect a distributed workforce without compromising on security and user experience. Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced an expanded partnership that brings together BeyondCorp Enterprise from Google Cloud and Prisma® Access from Palo Alto Networks to provide hybrid users secure and seamless access to applications – SaaS, cloud or on-premise – from managed or unmanaged devices.

Built on the backbone of the Google Cloud network, this comprehensive cloud-delivered Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) 2.0 solution enables all users to work securely from anywhere regardless of device type. With Prisma Access, customers get superior ZTNA 2.0 security for all devices, branch offices and applications. BeyondCorp Enterprise Essentials enables secure access to applications and resources for unmanaged devices. Combined threat intelligence and machine learning (ML) automatically detects and remediates threats to users, applications or enterprise data; all powered by the superior performance, planetary reach, and low-latency connections of Google Cloud.

“Legacy VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) 1.0 solutions provide access to users that is too broad and lacks continuous security inspection, putting cloud-first and hybrid organizations at risk,” said Kumar Ramchandran, SVP, Products for Palo Alto Networks. “ZTNA 2.0 by Palo Alto Networks secures the modern hybrid enterprise. This partnership will allow organizations to benefit from the performance, scale, and reliability offered by Google Cloud’s global network, coupled with the security expertise of Palo Alto Networks” 

“Together with Prisma Access and BeyondCorp, customers will now have seamless access to a Zero Trust security solution built for today’s workforce, powered by Google Cloud’s innovation, scale, and trusted cloud infrastructure,” said Sunil Potti, VP/GM, Cloud Security at Google Cloud. “At Google Cloud, we…

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How to easily scale your mobile workforce and devices for the peak shopping season


Retailers are under constant pressure to streamline processes and become more efficient while looking for ways to improve customer satisfaction levels. These challenges are heightened during the lead-up to the festive season when the flow of goods in and out of Distribution Centres (DCs) and stores increases, and processes and workflows are put under strain.

Coming out of the pandemic, many retailers are trying to maintain lean operations to help speed up business recovery and struggling to find enough workers to meet demand. The outcome is that these businesses generally run a core team of full-time staff throughout the year, but then they will look to employ seasonal workers on a short-term basis to meet the demands of the industry’s traditional peak season.

While this process allows businesses to manage staff costs throughout the year, it unfortunately also puts pressure on retailer and DC managers to ensure short-term workers understand the processes and technologies and can operate as accurately and efficiently as permanent employees. 

Given the heightened activity many retail and warehouse environments experience in the lead-up to the peak shopping season, and the challenges around trying to incorporate less experienced seasonal workers, what should Australian businesses know to help them prepare? 

Utilise technology to improve processes

Regardless of if a DC is operating in a quiet or busy period, the practice of processing an order and shipping the right product at the right time to the right destination remains the same. In periods of peak operation, the pressure to ensure accurate orders are being distributed is heightened. 

Returned incorrect or incomplete orders must be repacked and redistributed, which impacts customer satisfaction, with 63% of customers wanting improvements to the returns and delivery processes in retail and 67% wanting real-time visibility into their Christmas orders from the moment they are processed. 

Warehouse stocking, order fulfilment and backend order processes all need to be robust enough to handle a huge ramp up in demand. This demand spans many operational departments, and technology needs to be implemented across as range…

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A Rugged Device Designed for the New Mobile Workforce – Samsung Newsroom U.K.


Combining military-grade toughness, lightweight portability, and exceptional performance, the versatile Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro withstands harsh conditions for use out in the field or frontline

LONDON, U.K – August 31, 2022 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today released the new Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro – a versatile tablet that’s strong and portable enough to power productivity beyond the office. With military-grade toughness, advanced productivity features and the Samsung Knox security platform, the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is designed to thrive under the pressure of today’s mobile business.

 

 

“The recent ‘work from anywhere’ world has created an overwhelming demand for rugged, portable and connected devices that ensures tasks get done wherever the job takes you,” Joe Walsh, Director of B2B, Samsung UK and Ireland. “The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro has been created specifically for business – a tablet that is not only durable and easy-to-handle, but also has the premium performance and connectivity to power productivity and keep employees engaged throughout their workday.”

Light, Tough, and Ready for Work

Beyond being tough enough to endure even the most demanding work environments, the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is also stunning with a slim and lightweight frame that measures 10.2mm thick[1] and weighs 674g.[2] The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is highly portable for use outside the office, on the sales floor or out in the field.

 

Equipped with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5, the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro outperforms other chemically strengthened glass with scratch and damage resistance. It can also endure drops of up to 1m, or with the protective cover that comes inbox, drops of up to 1.2m.[3] As an added layer of protection, the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro and its integrated S Pen are IP68 rated[4] for dust and water resistance. And for the harshest environments, the device is MIL-STD-810H[5] compliant to withstand extreme altitudes, temperatures, vibration and humidity.

 

In the Field, Frontline, or at a Desk, Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro Works Anywhere Employees Do

The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is designed to make the jobs of…

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