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If you’re just beginning your project manager career path, or simply want to kick the PM tires, then my top picks are CompTIA’s Project+ credential and the Project Management Institute’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). CompTIA Project+ An entry-level PM certificate, CompTIA’s Project+ is geared to IT professionals who expect to manage small or mid-sized projects. This credential validates foundational project management skills such as communication, resource and stakeholder management, project documentation, and managing the project life cycle. The Project+ exam also covers basic Agile methodology. Below, we’ll take a look at a few of my favorite project management certifications. This is by no means meant to be an exhaustive list of PM certifications. But these are all well-respected, globally recognized, and sought after by employers. You’ll find them a welcome addition to your career portfolio. No prerequisites are required, although CompTIA recommends 12-months of...

CompTIA Security+ Certification has advantages for organizations and IT professionals. Your business gets a competitive edge as you hire certified professionals or choose to get your employees certified. Earning a CompTIA Security+ certification creates a firm foundation of knowledge needed by an IT professional working in cybersecurity. While joining an organization, a CompTIA Security+ certified professional brings valuable skills. They possess updated knowledge of identification and efficient management of system security risks. CompTIA Security+ Certification includes training on current strategies in risk reduction/management, security threat management and identification of invasions. The certified individual eliminates the risks that can be removed entirely and also sets up adequate controls in place for unavoidable risks. The vendor-neutral nature of this certification allows you to focus on general aspects of cybersecurity and not necessarily on security or technology of a spe...

There are three key areas of skill demand – remote tech support, cloud computing and cybersecurity. Plunkett shared that on Cyberseek, there are currently 500,000 jobs posted with 307,822 open jobs within operating and maintaining with the rest for Cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity analyst and similar jobs. We are seeing a major spike for remote tech support for fairly obviously reasons,” Stanger said. “And, we are seeing more device diversity than we saw before COVID. When the country went into work from home mode, many employees had company issued laptops, but a lot didn’t. So, they were basically working from home on their home computers, meaning there is a lot of device diversity. Working in the cloud, being able to migrate, not just everything to the cloud, but working in a hybrid environment is an important skill and a lot of security jobs are also changing and morphing and there’s continued need for support,” he added. Both Plunkett and Stanger emphasized that new skills and...

Current ccna 200-125 will be retiring on 23rd Feb 2020, the new ccna 200-301 exam will be replaced with ccna 200-125 and ccent/icnd1 & and icnd2 are merged with ccna. If you are working out for the current ccna 200-125 exam try to get it early because you have no time for the exam before 23 Feb 2020. If you are looking for assistance certexams is one of the top vendors providing cisco certification simulations like practice exams, virtual labs, and others for ccna, ccent, ccnp, and other cisco certification exams. Certexams updates the ccna practice exams simulator with network sim with more 575+ practice questions which include multiple-choice, text/image-based drag/drop, performance-based questions to practice. Each question in test carrying a detailed answer to learn more and mimics the real exam environment in the exam mode. Network simulator consists of more than 100 virtual labs for NAT, OSPF, EIGRP, Access Lists, and others.and provides advance router/switch network simulato...

Salesforce certification training is one of the leading and extremely hot Technology in IT industry. Through Salesforce software and skills, thousands of Job opportunities are created for Salesforce developers and Salesforce Administration Job Seekers. As per a survey report, nearly 55% of enterprises predict cloud computing can enable a business model within three years. So Salesforce is one in every of the Cloud Computing Technology which has a bright future within the upcoming years. Salesforce provides different enterprise cloud computing applications to any or all size industries and businesses. In this blog, you may learn about the certifications in Salesforce training in order to know more about this CRM software. Salesforce Sales Cloud is a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform which is designed to support sales, marketing, and customer support services in both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C). Sales Cloud is that the most preferred salesforce...

This can be done via an in-house, full-time position or outsourced as a consultant. On a daily basis, this is what a threat intelligence analyst does: Predict trends in cybercrime based on current activity Describe threats in layman’s terms to stakeholders and executives Analyze emails, blog posts and social media presences to determine what level threat something or someone poses Conduct digital forensics CompTIA CySA+ can train you to identify and understand emerging threats – and your certification validates this knowledge. For example, in the Security Operations and Monitoring domain of the CompTIA CySA+ exam objectives, you’ll need to analyze data as part of security monitoring activities (3.1). This research includes heuristics, trend analysis, endpoint and network data, log review and query writing – just to name a few on a very long list. As cyberthreats become more complex and their potential for damage increases, the demand for this type of position has grown. If you can make...

As the 2020 Devo SOC Performance ReportTM shows, SOC analyst burnout is a huge problem. This year, 78% of those surveyed said working in a SOC is “painful,” up 8 percentage points from 2019. And 75% of respondents cited heavy workload as the number-one reason for SOC analyst burnout. A SOC is only as good as the analysts who work in it. Alleviating the enormous pressure on SOC analysts is a crucial component of security transformation. CISOs know that when it comes to operating a successful SOC, technology is important but people are the key. Simply put: people matter. Visibility: The next priority for CISOs is ensuring their teams have visibility into the environment they’re responsible for protecting. CISOs strive to provide technologies that enable people to do their jobs well. And the first thing those technologies must deliver is visibility. SOC analysts can’t secure what they can’t see. According to the new Devo eBook Building the Modern SOC, the first step to achieving full visi...

Definitions in the Dictionary of Digital Business are drawn from a variety of sources including: Axelos (ITIL, PRINCE2, AgileSHIFT), The Project Management Institute (PMI’s PMBoK Guide), the Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge (DPBoK), the Agile Alliance, Barron’s Dictionary of Business Terms, Wikipedia, various online digital marketing dictionaries, Internet sources, and several subject matter experts. In selecting definitions, there was a strong preference for using authoritative sources and commonly-agreed upon meanings. In some cases, definitions are abbreviated, explained in more detail, or paraphrased (hopefully without losing the original meaning). In cases where there was no consistent or commonly agreed-upon definition or when no definition at all exists, I crafted the best definition I could muster. Indeed, I may have even coined a few words. All words have a certain atmosphere. For many common words, a commonplace definition suffices for general comprehension. A mariner c...

Cisco Collaboration delivers an integrated workforce experience for sustainable productivity, growth, and innovation to the entire organization, including employees, customers, and partners. Professional Cisco Collaboration training covers Communication and IM and Presence, Unified Communication, Unified Messaging, and many more modules. You can also build a custom training program to suit your business’s specific requirements. The way employees learn has changed over the years, and it’s important to collaborate with the training provider to build a custom program that will maximize the benefits of Cisco Collaboration Solutions to your organization. As the world becomes digitized, it is important than ever to have tech-savvy employees in every industry. Every company today requires some technical skills to manage everyday operations like communication and data storage. Interested in learning more about the CCNA Collaboration? Contact Infotec today and get useful information on how to p...

Technology Integration – In some respects the ability to rapidly integrate multiple technologies is as important as new technology adoption. Digital IT often finds itself developing APIs, integrating new applications and features with customer-facing platforms, and integrating customer systems of engagement with back-office systems of record. The trick here is to balance achieving high velocity development with the need to maintain appropriate security. Notice that, for the most part, the major skills required by digital IT are not technical in nature. That is not to say that “hard” technical skills can be ignored in favor of “soft” skills. Rather, it suggests that digital IT needs both, and that the latter is often neglected. When it comes to “soft” skills, some people believe that a person “either has them or they don’t” and that these skills cannot be developed in any appreciable way. This could not be further from the truth, and developing practices helps to nurture these in both ...

CISO at Cyjax Limited, said cyberattacks have gotten more creative and more complex since March, when COVID-19 started to spread globally. Bad actors are looking to steal credentials through phishing and smishing, he said. “We’re seeing a pivot because most large email providers are getting pretty good at quashing spam emails. One thing from COVID is automated, sometimes BOT, attacks on infrastructure that people are using. Phishing email is a threat but I’m seeing more insidious uses along the lines of exploitation of internet-exposed devices and services.” The sudden emergence of remote workers has presented organizations with tremendous technical challenges, such as VPNs for employees at home, all of which can lead to productivity issues as well as security vulnerabilities. “Unfortunately, a VPN can degrade performance, especially if the company wasn’t prepared to scale to hundreds of VPN points. And certainly, using some network and storage intensive operations over a home DSL is n...

If you are an IT professional or an employer, you understand the value of on-the-job experience. IT certifications are a great place to start, but they do not replace hands-on experience. If you have CompTIA certifications and on-the-job experience, you have the best of both worlds. In summary, the recommended CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway offers guidance for IT pros, employers, instructors and students. You can start wherever it makes sense, depending on your personal background, job requirements or course of study. The pathway is unique because it offers vendor-neutral skills for IT professionals to achieve cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end. Is your next move a CompTIA cybersecurity certification? Download the exam objectives for free today. Patrick Lane, M.Ed., Network+, MCSE, CISSP, directs cybersecurity workforce certifications for CompTIA, including Security+, PenTest+, CySA+, and CASP+. He assisted the U.S. National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) to create the “...

The new CCNA helps introduce the general networking and technology skills. Therefore, the new CCNA offers a great starting point for IT professionals beginning their cybersecurity careers or those transitioning into the area of Networking After earning this Beginner CCNA certification, professionals will then be able to take a more concentrated approach by becoming a Cisco Certified Network professional – CCNP. (Cert News: New Cisco Certifications Coming in 2020). According to payscale.com, a professional with their CCNA certification earns an average of $76,000 per year. IT professionals with CCNA certifications are also very reputable in the professional realm. Emily Paul echoed these sentiments in her blog titled, “Top 5 Cisco Certifications in Demand “Paul explained that, “Cisco is a global leading certification provider.” Having a Cisco certification demonstrates to current and perspective employees that you have the knowledge and training required to excel in an entry level netw...

Many people begin their IT certification path with CompTIA certifications. CompTIA has been in existence for more than 30 years and has certified hundreds of thousands of people in a range of essential disciplines. CompTIA’s core credentials are A+, Network+ and Security+; this trio of certifications represent a globally recognized foundation of IT knowledge. A+ The CompTIA A+ certification is considered a starting point by many people in the IT field, as it demands no prerequisites, and introduces candidates to a range of fundamental hardware and software disciplines, including PC repair, software and operating systems, desktop support, networking and cyber security. The A+ curriculum even covers basic interpersonal communication skills - a key attribute for enduring success the IT workforce. A+ study time: 90 days Network+ The CompTIA Network+ certification builds on the knowledge from the A+ certification with a focus on networking topics, such as network installation, administratio...

According to a report published by Forbes, the global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $6 trillion by 2021. The scariest thing is that cyber threats are not sparing any business or industry. Therefore, it is now more important than ever to consolidate your cyber security efforts to protect your business. Through CASP, your employees are equipped with critical transferable skills such as critical thinking and judgment to help them have a grasp of the bigger picture. Additionally, it gives them the ability to understand the ever changing nature of cyber threats as well as to develop business conscious solutions. This helps to consolidate the IT department and its security efforts alongside the business objectives. Among the key areas your employees will be trained and tested on include; Enterprise risk Security research and analysis Risk management Communication and business In a rapidly evolving business environments, this is the next step for your IT workers. More Info: jobs th...

The CompTIA Security+ SYO-501 was launched in 2017. The certification helps candidates to identify various threats & vulnerabilities, learn security technologies, risk management, and implement security architecture within an organization. The Security+ SYO-501 validates the skills of the certification holder to: Install secure applications, networks, and devices in the system. Perform threat analysis & respond to security-related incidents. Participate in risk mitigation. Be aware of the policies, regulations, and laws. To operate while staying adhere to the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Cryptography and PKI. Exam format To earn the Security+ certification, candidates have to pass the SYO-501 exam. The certification focuses more on hands-on practical knowledge, which is tested through performance-based questions in the examination. Candidates have to attempt 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions (MCQs) in 90 minutes and score 750 to ...

Project management requires effective planning to a best practices plan in every step of the process. This 1-day course will help students understand and apply the generally recognized practices to successfully manage projects. Students will also identify successful project management practices and their related processes. Adobe InDesign InDesign is a professional page layout software that lets students design, draft, and publish a broad range of documents. InDesign is especially helpful for those working in print and online platforms. Over the 2 days of the course, students will learn how to design and enhance documents, work with page elements, manage styles and objects, work with XML, and more. Adobe Photoshop Photoshop is a vital tool for many graphic designers, with it often being a prerequisite to learning the more advanced applications in Creative Cloud (CC). New Horizons offers 2 courses for Photoshop: Adobe Photoshop CC - Part 1 and Part 2. The classes are split into an introd...

Chances are, your workforce shifted dramatically in 2020, including changes that could be long-term or even permanent. Are you effectively managing that change and ensuring your employees are healthy, happy, and hard-working? Four business leaders discuss best practices as well as lessons learned for how to keep workers motivated and productive through these turbulent times. Injecting Talent into Your Organisation More than half of organizations (54%) acknowledge they have difficulty even identifying and assessing skills gaps among their workforce, yet only one in three offer formal training, according to CompTIA research. Filling the IT skills gap isn’t easy, and it can hurt staff productivity, customer engagements, profit, and security. This session features speakers from Firebrand, UKFast and CompTIA to discuss how to develop talent and recruiting externally to keep your business running smoothly. Using Customer Success to Protect Your Business During a Recession Gartner’s Mark Pain...

Google offers various online certification training that empowers professionals with relevant insights into ways to leverage the immense potential thrown down by online platforms for marketing services digitally. Aspirants are educated about ways to optimize digital marketing for laser targeting qualified prospects by analyzing and classifying behavioral patterns in organic search. Google Partners AdWords Certification is an endorsement of your strategic hold on AdWords tools that helps you deploy them effectively for driving stellar campaigns. You become conversant with the complete gamut of digital marketing. Google offers three different levels of easy to obtain certifications: Associate certification This certification focused on the basic concepts and skills of deploying, monitoring, and maintaining projects on Google Cloud. This certification may be a good start line for those unaccustomed to the cloud and may be used as a path to professional level certifications.it is recommend...

CompTIA Network+ certification was introduced by Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) in 1999 to test the skills of network technicians with some amount of relevant experience in this field. It tests the minimum knowledge required for working on a network and some prerequisites for network design and implementation. Network+ exam patterns were updated in 2002, 2005, and 2009. Network+ certification ensures that the successful candidate has the required skillsets to manage basic network infrastructure and manage it efficiently by having knowledge of troubleshooting, installing, configuring and operating the infrastructure. This certificate showcases that a candidate has the knowledge of the conceptual aspects of networking and a basic competency in the physical support of the network systems. It enjoys wide recognition throughout the IT industry, with it being considered a natural next step after CompTIA A+ certification. As CompTIA is a well-respected developer of vendor...

The (Open Systems Interconnection) OSI has been developed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The OSI model provides a framework for creating and implementing networking standards and devices and describes how network applications on different computers can communicate through the network media. In this post, each of the seven layers of the OSI model will be explained in simple terms. Layer 1 – Physical layer Physical layer defines the physical medium itself. It details how cables, connectors and network interface cards are supposed to work and how to send and receive bits. When a networking problem occurs, many networking pros go right to the physical layer to check that all of the cables are properly connected and that the power plug hasn’t been pulled from the router, switch or computer, for example. Layer 2 – Data Link Data Link layer defines the format of data on the network. The data link layer is divided into two sub layers: The Media Access Control (MAC) la...