Cybersecurity Developments & Priorities: November Roundup

Plus: Picking the Right AI Assistant; Dev's Guide to LLM & More [View in Browser]( NOV 06 ITPro Today [ITPro Today]( Top Story [Cybersecurity Developments & Priorities: November 2024]( ITPro Today Staff We round up the top cybersecurity trends and action items for IT and cybersecurity professionals. AI Spotlight [AI Assistants: Picking the Right Copilot]( Pierre DeBois AI tools that aid programming development abound, but each has strengths and weaknesses to consider, especially when planning apps and data models in an IDE. Here's an overview of solutions available.   [Developers' Guide to Unlocking the Power of Open Source LLMs]( Christopher Tozzi For developers seeking greater control and customization over their large language models when working on genAI applications, here are reasons why open source LLMs are a better choice than proprietary ones. Analysis [Embracing AIOps: Revolutionizing DevOps and Agile Methodologies]( Forrester Blog Network Learn how AIOps can significantly enhance the efficiency, speed, and reliability of software development and deployment processes. Trending [I’m Struggling to Update My Hybrid IT Environment—Can Powershell Help?]( Brien Posey An IT pro seeks to streamline patch deployment using PowerShell.   [Exploring eBPF for Windows: Opportunities and Limitations]( Christopher Tozzi Windows users can now experiment with eBPF, but significant limitations mean this powerful Linux tool isn't ready for production on Windows yet. Industry Perspective [How to Optimize Last-Mile Delivery in the Age of AI]( Industry Perspectives AI-driven optimizations in last-mile logistics are helping companies balance customer expectations for faster delivery with improvements in driver safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency. In Case You Missed It [Tech Layoffs and Cybersecurity: Why Downsizing Puts Companies at Greater Threat]( Christopher Tozzi As tech layoffs increase, they pose a dual risk to cybersecurity by heightening insider threats and reducing available security resources, making it essential for companies to rethink layoff strategies and bolster defenses during transitions.   [How to Retrain Your Tech Workforce to Address Growing Skills Gap]( Nathan Eddy As AI reshapes the tech landscape, companies must focus on upskilling, hands-on learning, and partnerships with educational institutions to close the talent gap and ensure workforce readiness. Burnout [Am I Burned Out? How To Identify and Address Burnout in IT]( Danielle Meinert An IT professional feels overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from work and personal life, suspecting burnout is the cause. [Manage Subscriptions]( You are subscribed to this newsletter as {EMAIL} Questions or problems? Contact [Customer Service](mailto:EmailSupport@informa.com?subject=ITPro) ITPro | Informa | 605 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10158 | [Privacy Policy]( © 2024, Informa USA, Inc., All Rights Reserved.