Tue Oct-10-2023: Tech Hiring Amid Legislative Changes, Unmanaged Devices Security Risk, Gen AI Cyber

In this episode of "The Business of Tech," Dave Sobel discusses the current landscape of tech hiring amid legislative changes. He emphasizes the importance of skills versus degrees in the hiring process. The episode also covers the insights provided by CISA, the NSA, and Microsoft reports regarding cybersecurity. Additionally, Okta's AI first approach and the potential of generative AI in cyber defense are explored. The episode concludes with an update on the September jobs report, which shows a decrease in tech employment but a low tech unemployment rate. Demand for software positions and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, remains high.Three things to know today00:00 Skills vs Degrees: Navigating Tech Hiring Amid Legislative Changes05:17 Don't Forget the Basics: What CISA, NSA, and Microsoft Reports Tell Us About Cybersecurity08:15 Okta's AI-First Approach and Generative AI's Potential in Cyber DefenseAdvertiser: https://mspglobal.com/ CODE MSPRADIOhttps://rfcode.com/mspradio/ CODE MSPRADIO for 30% offLooking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech  💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.