Joe Kim explains how social media can help public service IT professionals better understand potential cyber threats out there.

Social media has given us many, many things, from the mass circulation of hilarious cat videos, to the proliferation of memes, and an outlet for many people’s deepest, darkest thoughts. For better or worse, social media has changed a lot about our lives, but it is not commonly thought about of as a tool for cybercriminals, or a possible aid in combatting cybercrime.

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Ealing Hammersmith and West London’s College, one of the largest in the country, which was rated by Ofsted as inadequate less than two years ago has celebrated its turnaround by winning the prestigious TES FE Award for its innovative work. The college has received a good rating from Ofsted, which makes it one of the most spectacular turnarounds in the sector in recent years
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The Ofsted report shows that the leadership team have reinvigorated the college and since 2014, there has been a 17.3% increase in students’ English and maths achievement and a 12% rise in achievement across all subjects.

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Virginia Choy, CEO of PretaGov, wants to see more IT teams embracing low-code in their digital transformation strategies instead of being afraid of change.

Coding has long been regarded as the gold-standard in computer programming since its creation in the 1960s, and those who have the skillset to use it and create something from nothing continue to command respect among business leaders. However, the arrival of low-code technology has caused a degree of controversy among IT departments.

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