Foundational certifications: Why they are so important
In the construction trades, it is often said that the strength of a building is in its foundation. In the ‘90s, with the goal of obtaining Microsoft’s Windows NT 3.5 MCSE certification, my first attempt was …
Read ArticleBecoming a data security administrator is a great pathway into cybersecurity
In a recent survey of Chief Information Officers, 88 percent reported that cybersecurity initiatives were on their shortlist of priorities for 2019. That’s an astounding figure that cuts across industries and …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on CompTIA Linux+
Tux, the tubby penguin that is the more-or-less-official mascot of Linux, hardly looks capable of bearing the weight of the world on his shoulders. Given the massive importance of the internet in modern life …
Read ArticleCertification Survey Extra: Big Data certification training materials
Some people don’t need to read books, or watch videos, or complete online training courses, or use other certification training materials to effectively prepare for their next certification exam. Many successful …
Read ArticleJob profile: Become a computer technician
A computer technician provides technical support to computer users in environments ranging from small, medium, and large commercial establishments to government offices and public institutions. …
Read ArticleThe bedrock of Big Data: Databases are a critically important part of how society functions
Data has become an important part of nearly everything. In the United States, individuals are added …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on EC-Council CCISO
Every organization with significant digital assets — which, in 2019, is most of them — needs a strong security policy (and playbook) and dedicated cybersecurity personnel. And that’s really the minimum …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: The social media app of choice for certified professionals
We live in an age where at least some things — certainly some perceptions of things — are shaped and defined by social media. Maybe not as much in 2019 as, say, five years ago. Even with privacy concerns …
Read ArticleTest your knowledge of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner topics
The lowest-level certification in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem is that of Cloud Practitioner, considered a foundational certification essential to further exploration of the AWS certification realm. …
Read ArticleThe rise of role-based credentials is reshaping certification programs
How do you define your job role in information technology (IT)? Are you in the role that brings you greatest happiness, or are you planning a move in that direction? Over the past months we’ve seen a gradual …
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Salary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
