Building a certification program, Step 3: The Plan
As one who has developed and managed several certification programs I have opted through a series of articles to share with you some of the key decisions, tools, and processes that are required …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
There are certain credentials in IT that have been part of the landscape for so long that they would be conspicuous by their absence if retired. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is one of those certs that feels …
Read ArticleTest your knowledge of CySA+ topics, Part 2
Last week, we had 25 questions based on the first of the four objectives associated with CompTIA’s CySA+ (Cybersecurity analyst) certification exam — formerly known as CSA+. This exam, number CS0-001 …
Read ArticleA strong professional network is vital to your IT career
Career guidance professionals often trumpet the benefits of a professional network that includes friends, peers, mentors, coworkers, and colleagues. Many executives consider a strong network a must-have …
Read ArticleA tough yet caring NYC tech teacher molds teens for success
Career Technical Education (CTE) is a tough job. There are long hours and demanding (as well as distracted) students, coupled with a constant wrestle for funding that can leave even the most …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on Certified Information Privacy Professional
With the advent of GDPR in the European Union earlier this year, information privacy professionals have perhaps never been busier, or in greater demand. It’s a great time to have the IAPP’s Certified …
Read ArticleTest your knowledge of CySA+ topics, Part 1
Last month, we took a look at the objectives for CompTIA’s CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) certification exam — formerly known as CSA+. This exam, number CS0-001, consists of 85 questions and tests …
Read ArticleUpcoming ISACA conference to address growing cyber risk
Not quite a year ago, at the end of August 2017, security researchers testing a point-of-sale (POS) system built by global computing solutions firm SAP, discovered that the relatively new software didn’t …
Read ArticleThree keys to becoming a highly effective technical trainer
My daughter Zoey and I like discussing philosophical questions. One topic we both enjoy is the old chestnut “Is the ability to keep musical time (or sing, or play an instrument competently) a skill people are …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
Most modern organizations are aware of the importance of information security, but the old adage about an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure doesn’t get nearly enough attention when it comes …
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