Murray State increasing computer education focus For more than 20 years, Murray State University has been providing nationally recognized workforce development for technology businesses in our region and around the nation. As Murray State tries to keep up with the demand from businesses, that demand has just outpaced…
Lack of cybersecurity improvement should be concern for everyone A recent cybersecurity survey paints a picture of the current threats and challenges facing cybersecurity professionals. The picture is not pretty, and it matters to your business and organization. The Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) and the Information Systems Security…
Creating a security framework that works www.nist.gov Even after a large number of data breaches over the last few years, I continue to hear questions about the relevance of cybersecurity best practices to small and medium-sized businesses.Small business owners don't believe their small business would be a target…
Risk management requires continuous effort Every organization faces risks. Corporate risks come in many forms: financial, operational and security, many with a human element. Identifying and managing those risks, especially those cybersecurity risks, may not be the most exciting part of running your business, but one of the…
Does innovation, entrepreneurship matter to you? The Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet is transforming the way it supports innovation-driven entrepreneurship across the commonwealth. Some have asked how that applies to their business. Innovation and entrepreneurship can apply to your business in a variety of ways. Innovation is all about…
Cybersecurity is everybody's responsibility Recently, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) released a guidebook draft for cybersecurity stating that cybersecurity is everybody's responsibility. It is not just the responsibility of the tech support guy. It is the responsibility of the accountant, the janitor, human resources manager…
Innovating to create a new workforce Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey recently visited west Kentucky. Ramsey stopped in Paducah to learn more about our innovative programs, to share the vision of the cabinet and to receive updates on projects occurring throughout west Kentucky. The…
Impact of AT&T, Time Warner merger unknown Picture credit: CNN Money: http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/22/media/why-att-wants-time-warner/index.html An antitrust judge recently ruled that distributor AT&T could merge with Time Warner, owner of several content brands. While this court case is one that will impact the industry for years to come, does it impact…
Innovation Station: Reinventing Madisonville's future The Innovation Station is the brain child of the Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation. While many rural areas are struggling to evolve with the rise of technology and the decline of traditional industries, one community in west Kentucky is thriving. Madisonville is…
Tech council eyes regional IT growth Across west Kentucky and the country, the information technology sector continues to grow at a rapid pace. The current and future demands of the information technology sector across west Kentucky are outpacing the sector's current support mechanisms and the workforce development pipeline…