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More than 1,000 cybersecurity career hopefuls complete ( ISC ) 2 certification
SC )², the world ’ s largest non-profit association of certified
( Icybersecurity professionals , has announced that more than
1,000 cybersecurity career hopefuls have taken their first step toward a professional certification by completing the ( ISC )² entry-level cybersecurity certification pilot exam since the program launched at the end of January . pathways into the field and make a cybersecurity career more accessible to more people .
Candidates who pass our exam will show employers that they can contribute to their organizations ’ missions and have the aptitude to learn and grow on the job .”
( ISC )² created the certification to support and nurture a new generation of cybersecurity professionals entering the field – from recent university graduates to career changers to IT professionals – seeking to validate their security skills .
The certification will provide employers with assurance that newcomers have the foundational knowledge , skills and abilities to succeed in entry and junior-level roles .
“ The outstanding response to our pilot program shows the pentup need for this certification . The ( ISC )² entry-level cybersecurity certification satisfies a void the industry has been struggling to fill for years , and promises to be among the fastest-growing , in-demand cybersecurity certifications ,” said Clar Rosso , CEO , ( ISC )². “ We are facing a global cybersecurity workforce gap of more than 2.7 million people . We can only close that gap if we increase
NTT partners with Albemarle to deploy private LTE / 5G Network
NTT is working with Albemarle Corporation , a specialty chemicals company , to deploy a pilot private LTE / 5G and Wi-Fi network at
Albemarle ’ s lithium mine in Kings Mountain , North Carolina .
The use of private LTE / 5G will enable Albemarle to enhance its hybrid working process and reduce the amount of global travel needed to operate .
Operating mining and manufacturing facilities across three continents , Albemarle needed a network that would allow its global engineers to connect with technicians for remote site surveys and assists .
Utilizing NTT ’ s global expertise in connectivity , Albemarle can now use integrated technologies to ensure that surveys , assists and maintenance activities can be conducted remotely . A private network provides the organization with enhanced security , high technology performance and coverage to enable IoT devices .
NTT worked closely with the manufacturer to determine the best use of connectivity dependent on the location or use case , enabling the best coverage . Following the pilot in Kings Mountain , Albemarle plans to roll out the network to additional sites .
“ To enable collaboration and digital applications at our mining and processing sites , we require widespread , high-speed connectivity ,” said Chuck Holley , Global Manager of IT Network Infrastructure , Albemarle . “ A private LTE / 5G network is a great way we can do this cost-effectively , and NTT was our first choice to pilot a design , prove the technology and show the value .
“ With a private LTE / 5G network , we ’ re able to continue to seek out innovative solutions to some of our most pressing challenges .”
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