Your organization manages sensitive information every day. You rely on cybersecurity specialists to protect your data from misuse. The demand for security specialists is skyrocketing, yet a shortage in candidates leaves the industry—and your organization—vulnerable. Symantec reports that the global demand for the cybersecurity workforce is expected to rise to 6 million by 2019, with a projected shortfall of 1.5 million. The profession is slated to grow by 36.5 percent through 2022. While that is a notable improvement, it is still woefully short. Reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that the demand for information security specialists is expected to grow by 53 percent as soon as 2018. Currently, 209, 000 cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. remain unfulfilled. The result is a lack of 24×7 monitoring by nearly 75 percent of security enterprises. There simply aren’t enough specialists to supervise your data around the clock. The shortage of talent causes many security teams to fall short of their goals. A report by 451 Research compiled responses from more than 1,000 IT professionals. The outcomes revealed that 34.5 percent of security managers couldn’t implement desired security projects due to a lack of staff expertise. More than 26 percent fall short of objectives due to inadequate staffing. To fill the void, many organizations opt to cross-train existing IT staff. Chris Cochran, Threat Intelligence Leader at IronNet Cybersecurity expounds: “The great thing about cross-training is that IT technicians already have a background in a cyber craft. This shortens the time it would take to make someone operational in a given task or field. The downside is that, more often than not, you find cyber experts stretched for time and expertise. They are being spread too thin across the landscape. We need resident experts. We need people...

Whoever said that practical toys couldn’t be fun had never heard of SmartThings. Tenants will soon have access to an undeniably practical, incredibly fun, and potentially life- and money-saving set of devices. Before the ink on the business plan has dried, the product has already taken off, blazing a trail in home automation that is bright and promising. Thousands are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their SmartThings starter kit. SmartThings, a breakthrough technology company, has a simple goal to “add intelligence to everyday things.” From this humble approach, CTO Jeff Hagins and his staff of 25 reimagined ordinary operations within the home. By rethinking the connection between a device and the intelligence needed to control it, SmartThings has created a wireless network that can help tenants monitor and operate endless facets of their homes with a smartphone or tablet. According to a Kickstarter survey, potential users are most enthusiastic about SmartThings impact on DIY home security. Residents want an easier way to monitor their homes. They want to know who is at the front door long before they reach the foyer. They want to ensure that the Christmas lights aren’t burning down the house while they are away at a party. They want to enjoy their vacations without worrying about a burst pipe and flooded basement. SmartThings’ series of wireless devices such as low-resolution, cloud-controlled cameras, temperature and moisture sensors address those concerns and more. While SmartThings can be used to mitigate major home catastrophes, the simple daily functions are also impressive. By attaching a contact sensor to a closet door, a sister knows precisely when her younger sibling is attempting to make off with some “borrowed” clothing.  A motion sensor alerts a mother when her sleepwalking child has left his bedroom; Lumawake can...