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CybersecurityEducation

Cybersecurity Hiring Revolution: Skills Trump Degrees in AI-Driven Job Market

Cybersecurity employers are abandoning degree requirements in favor of aptitude and durable skills. Industry experts report hiring police officers, DJs, and others with transferable experience as deepfakes complicate recruitment.

Cybersecurity Hiring Paradigm Shifts Toward Skills and Experience

The cybersecurity workforce is undergoing a fundamental transformation as employers move beyond traditional degree requirements toward valuing durable skills and diverse experiences, according to reports from The Cyber Guild’s Uniting Women in Cyber conference. With global computer security facing millions of professional shortages, industry leaders indicate the future workforce will be built on resilience, curiosity, and adaptable capabilities rather than formal credentials.

by Samuel Kim
CloudTechnology

Major AWS Disruption Impacts Alexa, Banking, and Key Apps Across US and UK

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has disrupted numerous digital services, from smart home devices to critical healthcare systems. The incident underscores the fragility of centralized cloud infrastructure affecting millions globally.

Widespread Service Disruptions Reported

A major outage at Amazon Web Services has caused extensive disruptions to popular apps and services across the United States and United Kingdom, according to reports. The outage, which began in the early hours of Monday, October 20, has affected everything from smart home devices to critical banking and healthcare services, sources indicate.

by Samuel Kim
BusinessStartups

Deel Secures $300 Million Funding, Cofounders’ Wealth Surges Amid Rivalry with Rippling

Deel has raised $300 million from top investors, elevating its valuation above Rippling’s for the first time since 2022. The funding increases cofounders’ fortunes, though Rippling’s Parker Conrad remains wealthier. Ongoing lawsuits between the HR software giants add complexity to their competition.

Funding Round Elevates Deel’s Market Position

HR software startup Deel has reportedly secured $300 million in new funding from Ribbit Capital, Coatue, and Andreessen Horowitz, according to recent reports. This investment has pushed the company’s valuation to $17.3 billion, surpassing rival Rippling for the first time since 2022. Sources indicate that the deal has significantly increased the net worth of Deel’s cofounders, Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, by an estimated $500 million each.

by Priya Kapoor
BusinessTechnology

Tech Entrepreneur AJ Dewberry Expands Repair Empire Across Georgia

AJ Dewberry’s tech repair company Level 10 Repairs has opened its fourth Georgia location, marking another milestone in his growing empire. The self-taught entrepreneur credits word-of-mouth marketing and strategic partnerships for his rapid expansion across the state.

From Mobile Beginnings to Multi-Location Empire

Tech entrepreneur AJ Dewberry is building what sources indicate could become a significant tech repair empire across Georgia, with his company Level 10 Repairs recently opening its fourth physical location. According to reports, Dewberry taught himself smartphone repair through online resources before launching what would become a rapidly expanding business venture.

by Samuel Kim