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Technical Advisors: Every Web/Mobile Startup Must Have One

SoCal CTO

But what was interesting to me was that I found myself recommending that each of them should have a technical adviser. Structure development contracts appropriately or directing the in-house team appropriately. This is exactly the kind of thing I'm doing as a Part-Time CTO or Technical Advisor for startups.

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Security is dead: Long live risk management

CIO

In todays digital economy, business objectives like becoming a trusted financial partner or protecting customer data while driving innovation require more than technical controls and documentation. They demand a reimagining of how we integrate security and compliance into every stage of software delivery.

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Why generic marketing approaches don’t work on software developers

TechCrunch

“Most of the technical content published misses the mark with developers. I think we can all do a better job,” author and developer marketing expert Adam DuVander says. DuVander was recommended to us by Karl Hughes, the CEO of Draft.dev, which specializes in content production for developer-focused companies.

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Technical Debt: Don’t Buy Buzzwords

DevOps.com

Buying into the 'next big new shiny thing' only increases your technical debt. Don MacVittie advises only buying what's necessary.

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The Rise Of Code Assessment Platforms And Software Developer Recruitment

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Most countries are investing heavily in these two technologies, increasing the demand for talented software developers worldwide. The demand for software developers and testers is projected to grow by 25% between 2021 – 2031 , the highest of any other occupation. The rapid advent of tech advancements.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Guides Offer Best Practices for Preventing Shadow AI and for Deploying Secure Software Updates

Tenable

Although the guide is aimed primarily at commercial software vendors, its recommendations can be useful for any organization with software development teams that deploy updates internally. Aim to provide a holistic view, and avoid using technical jargon. Aim to advise instead of to educate.

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7 ways to create a more IT-savvy C-suite

CIO

Advise and collaborate. Then collaborate to develop an action plan,” advises Suneet Dua, products and technology chief growth officer at business advisory firm PwC. Before initiating a technical discussion, it’s important to consider the recipient’s perspective. What are their department’s goals? What do they care about?