Dear CertMag: I’ve lost interest in recertification. Is it really that important?
Dear CertMag: I work in security for the IT division of a large national bank. I have an SSCP and CISSP from (ISC)². I’ve been through …
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Pearson VUE computer-based testing pioneers see bright future for certification
Few people can claim to have played a crucial role in the birth of a new industry, but by establishing a computer-based testing (CBT) solution …
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CertStudent: Construction, snowboarding, tech support
Fourteen months ago, Seth Palmer of Alpine, Utah was working construction to make ends meet and support his snowboarding habit …
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Study up: A look at architecture from a CompTIA Network+ perspective
A new version, (N10-006), of the popular CompTIA Network+ certification exam will be released soon. Last month, we looked at …
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New version of top CompTIA security certification available
The cybersecurity world is almost perpetually in turmoil these days. Many in IT have dubbed 2014 the Year of Security Breaches, but it’s probably still …
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Vendor-neutral vs. vendor-specific certs: Which is right for you?
I hold more than 25 computer-related industry certifications, and several of these are from CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association) …
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