Every company in the world is a unique model that reflects the essence of the state as a whole, whether in miniature or, sometimes, in full scale. Our company IT Specialist is no exception. Year after year, we have been tracking various positive and negative trends. Thanks to constant communication and interaction in the IT community, it became clear that specific directions are more than just a problem for a single company. If in the 90s there were some trends, then with the global crisis of 2008, the trends took on different shades, the world changed, and there was a feeling that the course of development was also becoming different.
In 2019, a terrible Covid appeared, which put all development and business processes on hold. A little time passed, and in 2022, a full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. New demands and new problems instantly arose that few people had ever encountered. The main trends identified since 2019 are that people have a small social circle and are unable or unwilling to expand and develop it. While this is normal for a person at a particular stage, it is a significant obstacle for a society that seeks to create and quickly share knowledge and experience.
Another trend that has penetrated almost all areas of life is online education and remote work. This trend has brought a lot of new things: more free time, cost savings on commuting, and more. Choosing an individual schedule and working hours has become the norm, not the exception. Learning has also changed - learning quickly and diversely is possible, selecting speakers according to your preferences.
But, at the same time, many worldwide have already begun to notice inevitable negative consequences that we will all gradually feel. And shortly, these adverse effects may become more widespread and global. An unavoidable decline in the quality of education is predicted. The ability to choose a course of study will significantly narrow one's horizons and awareness. The worst thing is the fascination with specific charismatic speakers who teach their students inaccurate knowledge. Such speakers mislead people and lead to bitter disappointment, which stops the desire to learn for a long time. We all remember the scandal surrounding the so-called psychologist Spartak Subota.
Specific Ukrainian trends from 2022 are increased anxiety, total fatigue from sleepless nights, and psychological and emotional swings against the backdrop of national and personal tragedies. All these trends affect everyone profoundly or superficially, even if we do not realize it and do our work with a smile.
This period is especially difficult for young people, who still have bright eyes and ambitious plans for the future. We all understand that it is important to have professional, reputable and reliable people around you at this stage of your life. You can turn to them and get support and advice that will help you build a difficult but reliable path to this dreamy future.

We are a company whose roots go back to the distant 90s. Observing trends and continuous development have made us one of the leaders in the cybersecurity services market. We are proud of all our employees, among the best specialists in Ukraine and possibly beyond.
It is a team of true professionals specializing in cybersecurity, international audit, pentesting, SOC building, and other areas. Another essential thing to note is that the IT Specialist is a GOLD partner of IBM and the only ELIT Partner of Check Point in Ukraine. We also cooperate with more than a hundred global vendors.
After carefully analyzing current trends, we held several strategic planning and brainstorming sessions. Each of us felt a social obligation to create a modern professional cyber academy incorporating the latest information and cybersecurity knowledge. At the same time, it was decided that we would promote the development of the most critical skill - communication. 
Such an academy should be modern, innovative, and professional - this is the crucial idea we took as a basis and started working on to realize our goal.

We have set up our own training space based on IT Specialist and formed a team of speakers from leading and experienced professionals. Currently, the list of speakers includes 12 people, including:

We plan to launch new projects in 2024. They will also be aimed at improving and enhancing cybersecurity education and knowledge. Some projects will continue to be related to young people who want to find their way in this world, and some projects will be aimed at improving knowledge and sharing experiences among the best cybersecurity professionals in Ukraine. The first step in this will be the online webinar "Automation of Security Operation Center using IBM solutions," which will take place on 05.12.2023.
This webinar is for CISOs, SOC managers, and other cybersecurity professionals. This webinar is for true professionals.
There are many plans! You can follow CyberIN on our website or social networks, choose activities, and participate in them.
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