Career Trajectory : Issue 94 : NIST Releases New Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Carla Jenkins, MBA, PMP
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??????????????? Hey there LinkedIn Family! This is the final issue of February 2024 and it is packed with news! There’s the new NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PMI new AI standard guide and VMWare and THREE FREE trainings from AWS, Microsoft and Data Science for All.
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NIST Releases New Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
Monday, February 26, 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) releases new Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. It has been 10 years since its last update. A lot has happened since 2014.
This is a monumental unveiling affecting both public and private sectors. ?Here is all of the links regarding the announcement:
Actual 32-page (PDF) Framework: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/CSWP/NIST.CSWP.29.pdf
Press Release: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/02/nist-releases-version-20-landmark-cybersecurity-framework
NIST Cybersecurity Insights Blog Post: https://www.nist.gov/blogs/cybersecurity-insights/travel-update-nist-csf-20-herealong-many-helpful-resources
More CSF 2.0 Information: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework
KKR Investment Firm Acquires VMWare End User Software From Broadcom
We have been learning about how the free version of VMWare (and Microsoft Hyper V) are being discontinued. Now at least with VMWare, we know why. Broadcom, the parent company of VMWare, has sold the VMWare end user business to KKR investment firm this week.
Now expect everything to get pricier since these investors want a return on their investment.
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PMI Will Create An AI Standard Guide
The Project Management Institute (PMI) will create an artificial intelligence (AI) standard guide. The is big but not surprising given that PMI has fully embraced AI. It has created a free Generative AI for Project Managers course; and, another free course for PMI members ($19 for non-members). Here is the official February 23, 2024 ANSI Newsletter announcement.
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Amazon Web Services
FREE 5-Week AWS Solutions Architect Professional Training On Twitch
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has started a FREE Solutions Architect Professional training every Friday starting last week Friday, February 23, 2024 at 2pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Here is the official AWS Twitch Live channel to catch the broadcasts. https://www.twitch.tv/awstraininglive
Microsoft Cloud Skills Challenge
Microsoft has released two free Cloud Skills Challenges. When you complete all of the modules, you’ll receive a badge. The Azure Developers Cloud Skills Challenge runs from February 26, 2024 - March 15, 2024.
Mastering Azure Cloud Skills Challenge is running from now through March 31, 2024. There are two steps: registration form and then the Cloud Skills Challenge.
Data Science For All (DS4A) FREE Fellowship Is Accepting Applications But Hurry!
If you have at least 2-3 years’ data science experience, Python, R and SQL programming skills, (there will be a 1-hour technical assessment to verify skills) ?you may qualify for the Data Science For All 5-week FREE fellowship. ?
Applicants to the DS4A Fellowship should meet the following minimum qualifications:?
There are 3 application steps towards getting accepted:?
Even though the February 26, 2024 priority deadline has passed, you can still apply by February 18, 2024; however, with this being a FREE data science fellowship, slots will fill up quick!
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