The seven hardest computer networking certifications
For my money, the two “go-to” entry-level computer networking certifications are CompTIA Network+ and Cisco’s Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). Those credentials …
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SSCP certification a solid point of entry for aspiring security professionals
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is the lesser-known cousin of the more famous Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner (CISSP) credential. Both programs …
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Surveying the emerging field of Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
At the beginning of this decade, a sexy new three-letter acronym began making the rounds in the IT industry: SDN, which stands for Software-Defined Networking. At the time, SDN was an emergent …
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Test your knowledge of Rust topics
The Rust programming language, sponsored by Mozilla, is closing in on the end of its first decade and it is picking up developers as it goes. Rust creator Graydon Hoare, reflecting (via Twitter) earlier this year …
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Michigan IT instructor left the business world behind to teach career and computing skills to teens
Famed 19th Century philosopher and publisher Elbert Hubbard was known for pithy sayings. One of …
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Six certs that can get you started as an IT support professional
For many men and women of any age, information technology (IT) support (also called help desk support, service desk support, desktop support, and so forth) represents a valid way to “get your foot in the door” …
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