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☀️ Good Morning Thought Leaders. In today's Early Morning Byte, we spotlight the pressing challenge of the CISO talent gap, a critical dilemma in navigating today's escalating cyber threats.

Join us as we explore the U.S. government's investment in 5G technology, Nvidia's AI breakthrough, the hidden costs of workplace conflict, and the recent surge in tech job growth.

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- Emily, Kelsey, and Your TNCR Crew

FEATUREDCISO Talent Gap: Navigating a Shrinking Security Candidate Pool

In an era where cyber threats loom larger and more sophisticated by the day, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has never been more critical. Yet, the cybersecurity domain faces a paradoxical challenge: while the demand for experienced CISOs skyrockets, the pool of available talent for permanent roles is diminishing, as professionals increasingly lean towards fractional or interim positions to minimize personal liability.

By H. Michael Burgett, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

EXTRA BYTES

Bank of America Customer Data Exposed in Infosys Ransomware Breach

Bank of America recently issued a warning to its customers about a significant data breach resulting from a cybersecurity incident at Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), a key service provider

Advancing 5G: US Investment to Foster Interoperability Standard

The US government has pledged $42 million towards the advancement of the 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) standard, a move aimed at disrupting the current trajectory towards a global cellular network hardware monopoly led by Huawei.

Nvidia’s AI Breakthrough Leads to Historic Surge in Market Capitalization

Nvidia has overtaken Amazon and Alphabet in market capitalization, positioning itself as the third-most valuable company in the U.S., trailing only behind tech behemoths Apple and Microsoft.

The Hidden Costs of Workplace Conflict: A Call for Better Communication

The prevalence of stress in both remote and traditional work environments is imposing a hefty financial burden on businesses, estimated at nearly $359 billion annually.

TRENDINGTech Jobs Rise as Companies Ramp Up Hiring in January

In January 2024, the technology sector witnessed notable growth, adding nearly 18,000 jobs and experiencing a significant increase in employer job postings for open positions. This positive development, as analyzed by CompTIA from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, marks the second consecutive month of employment growth within the tech industry. The increase was observed across various sub-sectors, with technology services and software development leading the way, followed by gains in cloud infrastructure and tech manufacturing, particularly in semiconductors.

By Emory Odom, Contributing Writer ● Read More…

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CISA BULLETIN

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Read the Latest Vulnerability Bulletin

FEATURED OPPORTUNITY

Northeastern University has selected CIO Partners to lead their search for the role of Chief Information Officer, located in Boston, Massachusetts. Read More...

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