Skills for Strategic IT
AI is increasingly being used to make critical decisions about how information is used. We’re also finding that IT pros are being asked to understand the implications of AI usage, especially in regard to overcoming bias. In this brave new world of ambient computing, contact tracing and hyper-connectivity, IT pros are increasingly the ones who shape our data destinies. IT pros are increasingly working with upper management to ensure compliance to privacy frameworks and laws, such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States. I recently spoke with Jeremy Daly and Adan Syed, who are helping workers in Australia prepare for our data-centric world and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF). It’s a global concern. Foundational Tech IT pros need an essential understanding of end points, networking and cybersecurity. Employers can teach the rest – but only if the candidate knows the essentials. CompTIA A+, C...