The hottest computer skills for 2023, even in a recession
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” wrote Charles Dickens in his 1859 novel “A Tale of Two Cities.” Had he written today, that statement could very well apply to today's IT staff and hiring landscape.
For many of the hundreds of thousands of people who have recently been laid off by tech companies, this may well be seen as the worst situation ever, especially with a looming recession. Yet there are many among them, and others in the workforce, who might consider this the best-case scenario. Why? Because they have the most in-demand skills and certifications. Despite layoffs, cutbacks, tightening purse strings and general pessimism presented in the media, these IT professionals can expect higher salaries, many offers, perpetual recruitment requests and even an occasional bidding war for their talents.
Below are some of the most sought-after IT skills and certifications, in no particular order.
Bridging the IT Skills GapFirst, Foote Partners' report on IT Skills Demand and Salary Trends provides a list of rising stars among IT skills and certifications. Many of the best skills are in cybersecurity.
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look here Security auditWith the market value of this skill increasing by almost 20% in the past six months, security auditing is in high demand. Cyber insurers have become stingy with whom they offer policies and what those policies cover. They ask companies about their policies, practices and tools. Security audits are a way for them to find out what is going on. But organizations use them too. Bringing in outside eyes helps them find blind spots.
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Check out all the Smart Security Summit on-demand sessions here.
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” wrote Charles Dickens in his 1859 novel “A Tale of Two Cities.” Had he written today, that statement could very well apply to today's IT staff and hiring landscape.
For many of the hundreds of thousands of people who have recently been laid off by tech companies, this may well be seen as the worst situation ever, especially with a looming recession. Yet there are many among them, and others in the workforce, who might consider this the best-case scenario. Why? Because they have the most in-demand skills and certifications. Despite layoffs, cutbacks, tightening purse strings and general pessimism presented in the media, these IT professionals can expect higher salaries, many offers, perpetual recruitment requests and even an occasional bidding war for their talents.
Below are some of the most sought-after IT skills and certifications, in no particular order.
Bridging the IT Skills GapFirst, Foote Partners' report on IT Skills Demand and Salary Trends provides a list of rising stars among IT skills and certifications. Many of the best skills are in cybersecurity.
EventOn-Demand Smart Security Summit
Learn about the essential role of AI and ML in cybersecurity and industry-specific case studies. Watch the on-demand sessions today.
look here Security auditWith the market value of this skill increasing by almost 20% in the past six months, security auditing is in high demand. Cyber insurers have become stingy with whom they offer policies and what those policies cover. They ask companies about their policies, practices and tools. Security audits are a way for them to find out what is going on. But organizations use them too. Bringing in outside eyes helps them find blind spots.
>>Don't miss the new special issue: Zero Trust: The New Security Paradigm.
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