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CompTIA Network Plus is a vendor-neutral certification that verifies an individual is proficient at installing, operating, managing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer networks. This certification is an entry-level credential that is essential for IT and cybersecurity professionals. Don’t get caught thinking that the exam is easy because Network+ is a beginner-level credential, and you don’t need to study. It tests foundational ...

What job opportunities can Certified Ethical Hackers expect? Certified Ethical Hackers can expect to open up a raft of lucrative new job opportunities from penetration testing to security consultancy. Summary: The Certified Ethical Hacker accreditation is one of the most widely recognized in the industry, and successful candidates can expect to open up a raft of new job opportunities. This blog explores ...

The CompTIA Network+ is an essential beginner-level networking certification. It’s the gold standard for certifications that cover networking basics, as it lays a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that every IT and cybersecurity professional needs. As a result, the Network+ certification is a popular choice for individuals who want to get into networking, cybersecurity, and other IT functions. It’s ...

Organizations worldwide are increasingly shifting their work processes to become completely digital. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in accelerating digital transformation due to the increased number of remote workforce. According to Mckinsey, the pandemic has sped up digital transformation by several years in a few months. The most apparent aspect of digital transformation is the increased volume of digital data ...

Overview Cybersecurity is a broad and dynamic industry. Unlike some industries or disciplines where the rate of change in its approaches and methodologies is relatively static, in cybersecurity (and technology), what you learned in school is probably already obsolete. The pace of change in cybersecurity and technology, in general, necessitates dedication to continuous learning and professional development by ...

Cookies have been an integral part of the Internet; you can find them on almost any website that you visit. To be specific, a cookie is a text file containing pieces of data stored on the user’s computer. This data includes things about the user’s activity on a website, which allows the website to remember who you are and what ...

Five tips for retailers to protect themselves from Black Friday cyber attacks Shoppers are not the only people out in force on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is also a time for criminals to step up their attacks. Summary: Consumers are not the only ones out in force on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With the retail sector turning over more ...

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) certifications are some of the most trusted and sought-after credentials in the world. The Network+ certification is a beginner-level designation that validates a certificate holder's proficiency in installing, managing, maintaining, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructures. To earn the Network+ certification, one has to pass an official certification exam. While the CompTIA Network+ certification is an ...

Ethical hackers use many of the same techniques and tools that malicious hackers use. However, ethical hackers use them legally to identify vulnerabilities in organizations' computer systems and networks to mitigate those weaknesses. Ethical hackers have to learn to think and act like a cybercriminal, using hacking methods to prevent actual attacks and improve the overall information security of a ...

For those interested in working with wired and wireless networks (e.g., designing, managing, configuring, and troubleshooting), the CompTIA Network+ certification is a great, affordable way to advance one’s career. The accreditation allows employers, even hiring managers and recruiters who may know nothing about networking themselves, to see proof that network professionals know what they’re doing. Once obtaining the certification, professionals ...