Sharon Florentine
Senior Writer
Sharon Florentine is a senior writer for CIO.com, covering career development, IT management, training, and diversity.
What women want in the IT workplace: 6 key factors for hiring and retention
Women are exiting IT in droves, as companies struggle to hire and engage these valuable employees. The first step to change? Listening to what women want.
Why you need an enterprise architect
Large organizations are increasingly turning to enterprise architects to help bridge the divide between IT and the business and drive digital transformation.
Pajama-wearing remote worker stereotypes shattered
Contrary to popular beliefs, remote workers are more empathetic, desire human connection and pick up the phone more than their in-office counterparts.
What the top 5 metro areas pay for hot IT jobs
Live in or around one of the five largest metro areas in the U.S.? Here’s what you can expect to make in three of the hottest IT roles around.
5 ways to spot a phishing email
Think you're clever enough to recognize a phishing attempt? Think again. Cybercriminals are getting smarter and their phishing skills are getting better, but we've put together this list of clues to help you avoid a costly error.
5 tips to stay ahead of ransomware threats
Ransomware is on the rise and promises to be an even bigger threat in 2017. Here are five ways to protect against attacks.
Systems admin role isn’t dead
Despite dire predictions, the role of the system administrator is far from obsolete. Nick Bush is a prime example of how the role continues to evolve and change while remaining critical to IT.
2017 security predictions
If you thought 2016 was bad, fasten your seat belts -- next year is going to be even worse.
What it takes to become a technology evangelist
Do you love technology? Is there a programming language, platform or application you can't stop talking about? Perhaps a career as a technology evangelist is in your future.
How MSSPs can address the cybersecurity talent gap
Managed security services providers can help companies struggling to fill security roles.
Why you need a CSO/CISO
When it comes to security, you're better off employing a specialist. However, according to recent research, less than half of companies employ a CSO/CISO.