Cybersecurity

My View: Here’s how Amazon Web Services is propelling innovation in the Phoenix metro

March 17, 2023

Hear the name “Amazon” and you might just think of the trucks that bring what you want when you want it. But invisible to some is the cloud computing arm of the company that is hard at work to help deliver a better today and tomorrow for all Arizonans. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering more than 200 fully featured services from data centers around the world.

Pipeline AZ’s IT/Cyber Career Network offers valuable career resources

March 3, 2023

Like most of the country, and the world, the IT and cybersecurity industries are among the fastest-growing in Arizona. There’s never been a better time to pursue a career in these fields, as there are tens of thousands of open jobs projected in Arizona through 2024 alone. That’s why the Arizona Technology Council has partnered with Pipeline AZ to create a valuable IT and cybersecurity resource center for job seekers.

4th annual Innovate Cybersecurity Summit to be held in Scottsdale on Nov. 6-8

October 31, 2022

The 4th annual Innovate Cybersecurity Summit will be hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa between November 6-8, 2022. This invite-only security education and networking event is specifically targeted for corporate security professionals.

Workforce needed to combat cyber crime

October 28, 2022

Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is now officially a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Partner with CISA—the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency—one of the youngest U.S. agencies (and growing massively in importance) under the Homeland Security and various other agencies banner. They are public-facing for everything from communications of zero-day cyberattacks to combating dis/misinformation. As a partner, it is CGCC’s responsibility to share their Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 overarching theme, “See Yourself in Cyber.” According to the CISA, “while cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people.” Find out more at https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month.

Arizona Small Business Association announces partnership to help small businesses in Arizona mitigate cyber risk

September 22, 2022

CyberCatch jointly announced with the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), a strategic partnership to enable Arizona’s small businesses to quickly and easily implement necessary cyber security controls for digital success. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are more than 590,000 small businesses (those with fewer than 500 employees) in Arizona, and these businesses employ nearly 43.5% of the state’s private workforce.

North American Cyber Range Alliance opens free public registration for NACRA Cybersecurity October 2022 Events Week (week of October 17th)

September 21, 2022

The North American Cyber Range Alliance (NACRA), an affiliation of independent stakeholder organizations dedicated to fortifying US cyber defenses, announced that NACRA CyberSec 2022 Events Week is now open to the public for registration at no cost. NACRA CyberSec Events offer hands-on and informative workshops on cybersecurity to aspiring cyber professionals in higher education, business, public service, non-profits, and the community at large. The workshops offer a variety of real-time, virtual cyber skill-building programs, featuring a variety of substantial virtual events (some over multiple days) during the week of October 17thth, ranging from educators to those interested in the field, to experienced practitioners. These experiences are provided through the Alliance Stakeholders, including participating Member Organizations and commercial ranges.

Protect yourself online with tips from Amazon and the National Cybersecurity Alliance

August 29, 2022

You can protect yourself online—that’s the message Amazon and the National Cybersecurity Alliance want to share with millions of consumers through a newly launched cybersecurity awareness campaign. The public service announcement (PSA) campaign, Protect & Connect, stars Prime Video actor Michael B. Jordan and actress-producer Tessa Thompson as internet bodyguards.

Career development platform becoming hub to connect job seekers with employment

August 5, 2022

Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and job skills exploration platform, is celebrating the milestone of surpassing 50,000 registered users. Pipeline AZ users have been able to use the platform’s skills mapping technology to help job seekers begin a new path, level-up in their existing careers, explore work or work-based learning opportunities, and discover new passions that change their career trajectory.

Meet Hunter Autrey, UAT cyber security alum

August 3, 2022

When students graduate, it’s always a bittersweet moment. It’s sad to no longer see them around campus working, on projects, and hanging with friends, but we are so proud to watch them grow and land amazing jobs! Hunter Autrey is no exception—from putting in hours in the Security Operations Center (SOC) to securing a Network Administrator position—he’s had quite the journey at UAT. After graduating from University of Advancing Technology (UAT), we caught up with recent graduate, Hunter Autrey, and asked about his post-graduation plans.

ZorroSign lauded as one of most innovative fintech solution providers in 2022

July 20, 2022

ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signature solutions, today announced an Insights Success cover story lauding the company as one of the “Ten Most Innovative FinTech Solution Providers in 2022.” The article celebrates ZorroSign’s multi-chain blockchain platform as a groundbreaking solution in financial technologies and driving force for blockchain and web3.

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