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IT series and movies you can learn from

Abah Moses

Sat, 21 Dec 2024

IT series and movies you can learn from

IT series and movies you can learn from

In the world of series and films, IT professionals are often depicted as ingenious but eccentric characters. Although they are often stereotypically and overly portrayed, as an IT professional you can still learn valuable lessons from these fictional figures. Let’s look at some striking examples!

Sherlock Holmes of the s

Sherlock Holmes, but as we know him in the modern series "Sherlock". He may be a detective, but his analytical skills show that he has striking similarities to those of IT professionals.

What can you learn from him? Learn to think critically and solveinous skills. IT professionals need to be able to identify problems quickly and come up with effective solutions.

Lisbeth Salander (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)

Lisbeth Salander is a cyber expert and hacker. And a relentless and brilliant IT professional capable of advanced cyberattacks.

Lesson: Cyber security is of utmost importance. IT professionals must always be alert to cyber threats and committed to ensuring the security of systems and data.

Maurice Moss (The IT Crowd)

Yes, this is a stereotypical IT employee: clumsy, socially uncomfortable and tenacious. Again, this is an exaggerated (and often untrue) image! Don't feel offended.

What you can learn from Maurice is that you have to communicate effectively. He shows that you must not only be technically savvy, but also be able to explain complex ideas to others in an understandable way.

Elliot Alderson (Mr. The Robot)

The main character of Mr. Robot, Elliot Alderson, is an ethical hacker who deals with uncovering dark secrets in the world of cybersecurity.

Knot it in the ears: Be ethical. IT professionals should be aware of the ethical and legal consequences of their actions, especially in the domain of security and hacking.

Felicity Smoak (Arrow)

A brilliant IT specialist, that Felicity. With her technical knowledge she supports a whole team of superheroes!

You learn from her that cooperation is crucial. IT professionals need to be able to work with colleagues and teams to achieve goals together.

We hope you learned something from these fictional figures and that you can apply it yourself in your work. Any questions? Contact us, we like!

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