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A new wave is entering the workforce, and it’s the Generation Z cohort, comprising around 70 million Americans born between 1996 and 2010. As academics and thought leaders dissect their unique approach to life and career, the potential for Gen Z to reshape leadership and break the cycle of generational trauma becomes apparent. However, their success in this transformative endeavor hinges on collective efforts to support them. Distinct from previous generations, Gen Z places a significant emphasis on mental health and psychological safety, making them less tolerant of toxic workplace environments. Research reveals that 70% of Gen Zers identify mental…

Leadership in the modern age demands more than just profit-driven strategies; it requires a commitment to social impact that resonates authentically with values and mission. Today’s younger generations, especially millennials and Gen Z, seek purpose in every aspect of their lives, from their careers to the brands they support. Ernst & Young’s Gen Z survey highlights that nearly two-thirds of Gen Z considers working for an employer that shares their values extremely important. The concept of leading a life of impact is not new, but corporate leaders are now recognizing that genuine social impact is not just a choice; it’s…

One of the first things that captures your attention as you enter downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, from Interstate 81 and off the President Biden Expressway is a grand, historic train station. Opened in 1908, it stands as a testament to Scranton’s industrial history, once a thriving center for coal, iron, and steel. Although now best known as the backdrop for the NBC sitcom The Office, the city’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the railroad. The train station, closed in 1970 and later transformed into the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, remains a symbol of the area’s rich past. Larry Malski, president of…

If you were watching TV on the evening of Tuesday, December 18, 1962, you had the chance to tune into a one-hour piece of entertainment history on NBC. The show in question, Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol, featured the cantankerous, nearsighted character playing Ebenezer Scrooge. Directed by the great animator Abe Levitow, it was the first animated Christmas special—and it was a hit. Over the next dozen years, a parade of other such specials arrived, some of which became beloved holiday traditions. They included Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass’s stop-motion puppet show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Charles Schulz, Bill Melendez,…

Americans still facing unpaid taxes from the tumultuous years of the pandemic received a mixed bag of news from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this week. In a surprising move, the agency announced the waiver of approximately $1 billion in failure-to-pay penalties, benefiting around 4.7 million individuals, mostly earning under $400,000 annually. The relief targets tax years 2020 and 2021, periods marked by IRS challenges such as office closures, staff shortages, and real-time regulatory adjustments due to pandemic-related disruptions, compounded by the responsibility of administering three rounds of stimulus checks. Taxpayer Relief Amid Pandemic Chaos: Acknowledging the unprecedented challenges faced…

How stress impacts DevSecOps teams: In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the DevSecOps teams find themselves navigating through increasingly complex technology stacks. The demand for rapid skill acquisition, heightened automation, and a focus on improving the developer experience places substantial stress on team members, often leading to burnout. As businesses intensify the pressure to increase deployment frequency, reduce cycle times, and enhance application performance, the balancing act between speed and security becomes a significant source of stress for DevSecOps teams. Supporting new technologies and capabilities: The introduction of new technologies, such as generative AI, presents both a relief and a…

For 32 years, Linus Torvalds has been the driving force behind Linux, a project that defies the conventional lifespan of software. In an industry where relevance is often fleeting, Linux continues to grow in importance each year, a testament to Torvalds’ adept application of key lessons learned over the decades. Recently, at the Open Source Summit in Japan, Torvalds shared insights into the collaborative and evolving nature of Linux, highlighting the crucial role of communication and adaptability in the project’s sustained success. Navigating the Social Landscape of Open Source: Contrary to the misconception that open source is solely about programming,…

The paradigm shift brought about by cloud-native architectures has revolutionized the landscape of application development. The benefits of scalability, elasticity, and flexibility are evident, but these advancements come hand in hand with unique security challenges. This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricacies of secure cloud-native application development, shedding light on six indispensable coding practices that serve as foundational principles for fortifying modern applications. The Evolving Challenge: As cloud-native applications continue to redefine development processes, traditional security approaches become inadequate. The hybrid nature of these applications demands a nuanced understanding of both old and new security challenges. This article underscores the…

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud development, a specter looms large over the sleepless nights of leaders— the persistent threat of a security breach. This essay delves into the intricacies of cloud security and the symbiotic relationship it shares with DevOps, unraveling a narrative of challenges, alarming statistics, and the urgent need for a paradigm shift in the way we approach cybersecurity in the cloud. The Alarming Landscape: The Enterprise Strategy Group’s recent completion of a cloud threat detection and response research project has illuminated a disconcerting reality. Despite an overwhelming 80% of organizations adopting a DevOps model and 75%…

Over a decade ago, Shannon Lietz coined the term DevSecOps with the vision of integrating security seamlessly into the IT development and operations landscape. The primary aim was to secure a dedicated seat for security at the table where IT developers and operators strategize. A decade later, it’s imperative to evaluate how far security has journeyed within the DevSecOps realm—whether the culture, practices, and tooling have matured sufficiently to facilitate the swift, reliable, and secure release of technology into production. The recently published SANS DevSecOps Survey serves as a beacon, shedding light on the significant traction gained by organizations…