WEI Tech Exchange

Innovative IT Apprenticeship Solutions For A Diverse Tech Workforce

By Patrick Gamble |   Dec 10, 2024

The tech industry faces a dual challenge: a growing skills gap and a need for more diversity in technology roles. These unaddressed issues can hinder innovation and inclusivity across the sector. In response, WEI has developed its IT apprenticeship program tailored to early-career professionals from diverse backgrounds. This program bridges the technical skills gap and fosters a more inclusive workforce. 

Let’s explore how WEI’s IT apprenticeship solutions stand out, ensuring participants and employers reap long-term benefits.

Bridging the Cyber Talent Gap: 3 Ways WEI's Apprenticeship Program Creates Real-World Success

By Greg Palmer |   Nov 21, 2024

I’m excited to share some insights from a recent conversation with Jeff Cassidy from CyberTrust Massachusetts about a topic I educate about often: the growing need for cybersecurity talent and how WEI’s Technical Apprenticeship For Diverse Candidates service is uniquely positioned to address it. At WEI, we’ve taken a different approach, focusing on practical solutions that meet the needs of both businesses and aspiring tech professionals. Let’s dive into some differentiators that make our program a game-changer for the industry.

Moneyball for Cybersecurity

By Bill Frank |   Oct 17, 2024

A guest writer of WEI, see Bill Frank’s biography and contact information at the end of this article.

Michael Lewis coined the term, Moneyball, in his eponymous book published in 2003 and made into a movie in 2011 starring Brad Pitt. Moneyball was about applying analytics to baseball. Billy Beane, the Oakland Athletics General Manager, was the first baseball executive to use analytics to increase the probability of winning games.

Deep Dive: How SASE Redefines The Enterprise Perimeter

By Terry Dever |   Oct 03, 2024

In my previous article, I wanted to show people what SASE is, what SASE is NOT, what ZTNA 2.0 means, and how this architecture and mindset can benefit your organization. Here, I want to take things to the next step and discuss the common pain points that lead customers towards a SASE solution as well as help answer any key questions that may lead to a network/security/WAN transformation.

Finally, I wanted to remind anyone reading this article: The SASE help you need is here! Now, let’s dive in.

SASE: What is it? Why is it Needed?

By Terry Dever |   Sep 24, 2024

Today, enterprise networking and security face a growing challenge stemming from an ever-expanding attack surface and company perimeter (every user and every application is a company perimeter). The front line is everywhere! With the majority of employees working off site, and the majority your enterprise data is off site in the cloud/in SaaS applications etc., each of these factors produce data leaks, resulting in a “perfect storm” for data security.

Transforming Enterprise Security: The Role Of Various Network Security Solutions

By Victor Fabian |   Sep 10, 2024

Remote work, initially a temporary response to global circumstances, has become a permanent fixture for many enterprises and the clients we serve. This shift magnified the need for fast, secure access to critical applications from any location, pushing businesses to rethink traditional security strategies.

Build Your Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline With WEI's Technical Apprenticeship For Diverse Candidates

By Todd Humphreys |   Sep 05, 2024

Today’s fast-paced demands of cybersecurity require a workforce that is both highly skilled and diverse. However, many large and medium enterprises face ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining cyber talent. Economic uncertainties have led to hiring slowdowns and cutbacks, despite the rising need for cybersecurity due to increasing threats. Key skills in demand include programming, threat analysis, and cloud security, with soft skills like communication also being crucial. Upskilling and internal training are highlighted as strategies to address workforce gaps.

Todd Humphreys Featured In The CIO World Magazine

By Patrick Gamble |   Aug 30, 2024

WEI CyberSecurity GTM Leader Todd Humphreys was recently featured in The CIO World’s magazine issue, The Most Trusted Cybersecurity Leaders To Follow, 2024. Todd, who joined WEI in 2023, details his career journey within cybersecurity, WEI’s unique approach to developing next-gen cybersecurity solutions, and why the WEI culture was a major factor in joining the award-winning IT solutions provider. Below is a brief excerpt from the feature article.

Why The Enterprise Browser Is Key To A Strong Cybersecurity Strategy

By Todd Humphreys |   Aug 20, 2024

The Internet browser has become an indispensable tool in the modern workplace – even outperforming other commonly used software like Microsoft Office or the CRM apps commonly found in corporate settings. However, traditional browsers weren’t designed with enterprise needs in mind; they were built for consumers, focusing on shopping, streaming, and social media. This challenge forces IT teams to develop a browser cybersecurity strategy, resulting in a complex, fragile, and costly environment that often frustrates users with delays and disruptions.

Overcoming 3 Primary Security Challenges for Data-driven Organizations

By Greg LaBrie |   Aug 15, 2024

When a student driver attends their initial driving lesson, one of the first discussions is centered around blind spots. When driving, we rely on mirrors and active awareness to monitor our surroundings, but blind spots still remain. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, there are an estimated 840,000 blind spot related accidents in the United States each year. Despite these blind spots, people continue to drive as the ability to get someplace quickly and easily fills a basic necessity.