Today, most people have a general idea of what cybersecurity is. The definition is practically spelled out in the name — and requires tech-savvy professionals who work to keep businesses (and their data) safe from online threats. But let’s go beyond the basic definition for a second. Do you actually know the nitty-gritty tasks that…
Aesthetics and usability have always appealed to you. You have a knack for pinpointing the features that make your friends trash a new purchase in frustration; you shake your head at clashing color combinations that you just know will overshadow a product’s superb functionality. You are, at heart, a UX designer. But how can you…
When changing careers, who you know is often just as important as what you know, so it’s a good idea to start building your professional network as early as possible. Industry and networking events are great ways to build connections with others in the tech field by not only granting you direct access to helpful…
What is Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity refers to the practice of safeguarding systems, computers and data from digital attacks. These attacks often involve attempts to breach, modify, or damage the target’s computer system, resulting in interruption or downtime for services, theft of confidential or proprietary data and exposure of personal information. The field of cybersecurity is ever…
When it comes to websites and mobile apps, we all know an ugly product when we see one. Whether it’s the buttons that are just a hair too small or the unsettling color palette, clunky interfaces leave users with an overwhelming urge to disengage and look away. Excellent designs, on the other hand, are virtually…
As the daughter of a robotics engineer and the wife of a software developer, Katie White has always been surrounded by technology. In college, she considered a career in computer science — but the idea seemed impossible. “I didn’t think I could do it,” she said. “There was a lack of female representation in technology, and programming…
We get it — coding can feel intimidating. It’s hard to know the best way to learn coding when the Hollywood-cool portrayal of the profession can seem so daunting. You know the scenes, with hands practically flying over the keyboard, a skilled programmer churns out lines of indecipherable code and crafts a flawless application by…
Teamwork and collaboration are two of the most important factors in an effective UX/UI design process that leads to the development of a great product. With the recent widespread move to remote work, many teams who are used to collaborating in person now rely on the internet to bring them — and their ideas —…
Ashley Hart didn’t always know that she wanted to code, but she always knew that she wanted to travel. As a free spirit who loves living in new places, Ashley wanted a job that she could do from anywhere in the world. Ashley’s career involved work in many fields, from nonprofit organizations to customer service centers.…
So, you want to become a programmer — but what does the term mean, exactly? It’s remarkably broad as far as labels go, since individuals with programming skills could work in fields as far-flung from each other as healthcare and game development. As new technology is developed, new roles are needed to help bring that…
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