Rodika Tollefson

Nov 19, 2024 | infosecinstitute.com | Rodika Tollefson |Jeff Peters |Daniel Brecht

CompTIA Security+ The internet of things (IoT) is changing both how we live and how we do business. You can find embedded (or smart) devices everywhere, from the doctor’s office and the public transportation system to the agricultural supply channel and national defense systems. Various estimates put the number of connected devices at nearly 20 billion, which continues to grow.

Oct 10, 2024 | infosecinstitute.com | Rodika Tollefson |Ellen Pincus |Jeff Peters |Daniel Brecht

Professional development The rising number of data breaches and threats like ransomware has created a mad dash for information security help. Organizations are scrambling to fill jobs and compete for top talent, and scores of positions have gone unfilled for months.

Apr 11, 2024 | contently.com | Rodika Tollefson

If you work in B2B tech marketing, you probably have a little crush on your products. Of course, it’s not a job requirement to believe in the technology you market. But if you’re not enthused about your solutions, it would be tough to convince a customer about their value. Plus, your job would be a slog. The problem is, this little love affair can lead to navel-gazing—and irrelevant content. Artificial intelligence. Machine learning. Blockchain.

Feb 1, 2024 | americanexpress.com | Rodika Tollefson

Many large companies seem to be downsizing their workforce recently in what appears to be a reaction to current economic difficulties. “In times like these, when there’s uncertainty in the market and we’re seeing high-profile layoffs at some of the most successful companies on the planet, the trends look concerning to smaller businesses,” says Monica McCoy, business strategist and CEO of Monica Motivates, which offers education and consulting services to women and underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Nov 16, 2023 | wsmag.net | Rodika Tollefson

Late-night talk show hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno called it the worst Christmas gift ever. NASA thought it was good enough for astronauts. Emily Dickinson packed it with half a pint of brandy (and 19 eggs) and gifted it to her delighted neighbors. British royals have turned it into an elaborate, grandiose part of their weddings — a tradition passed from one generation to the next for centuries.