第14章サイバー資源の品質とサイバーコンピューティングのガバナンス

The challenges of autonomous super-systems platforms combine all the previous difficulties and significant complications. Since we have not seen a truly autonomous platform that combines robotics and supercomputers, we are left to think about what-ifs. What can we expect from a system that can think for itself, regulate itself, fix any issues that might arise, and do it faster than humanly comprehendible? Our only hope as a society is the concept that Dell introduced: the Responsible Computing Framework. The ethical implications are endless if we have autonomous super-systems. However, if these systems are built with the proper series of checks and balances and the technology used to develop the systems is constantly tested for flaws, our only concern is the human factor of implementation. At some point in time, humans will create autonomous super-systems. We can only hope that they are of the highest ethical standards and that introducing these systems is socially acceptable. Suppose individuals adhere to the Responsible Computing Framework and always consider an information security policy when implementing the systems. In that case, we can only hope that the systems will do their needed jobs and do them with the highest ethical standards.

Professional skills are always needed within the industry, and industry certifications seem to be in demand. Cloud technology companies seem to be thriving, but the engineers who will support them do not appear to be growing at the rate of demand. Several companies have openings in roles related to cloud technology. Let’s look at what Microsoft offers for different certificates pertaining to the Azure Cloud Services.

Microsoft offers a variety of certifications for particular areas when working with its Azure platform. The first recommended certificate is the Azure Fundamentals. This certificate focuses on the learner’s skills in cloud concepts, including the benefits of cloud computing and IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. After this certification, there are a variety of options. The learner can take the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals or the Azure Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Optimizing. There are certificates for Storage Solutions, Subscriptions and Resources, Third Party Connectivity, and Virtual Machines.

Microsoft is not the only company offering skill-based certificates for its technologies. Companies like Google and IBM offer options, and external entities offer programming, software engineering, and security certifications. These certificates are exceptional add-ons to a college education. They help you focus your skillset for the job at hand. The education you receive from a college or university should provide foundational knowledge to build upon.