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Most courses get people to a certain peak of knowledge, by teaching best practices and lab-based learning. But, hiring managers are looking for what I call a second peak of knowledge.

We are often asked, "How does CompTIA PenTest+ compare to EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification?" To help you choose which exam to take, we’ve identified four advantages of CompTIA PenTest+ over CEH.

Penetration testing plays a crucial part in establishing and maintaining strong cybersecurity. But often businesses aren't clear on how to approach it. Chris Hodson explores what organizations and IT pros should know to get the most out of penetration testing.

CompTIA’s newest IT certification, CompTIA PenTest+, assesses the knowledge and skills needed to run a comprehensive, responsible and successful penetration testing program. Beta tester Molly Stewart shares her views on the certification.

Cybersecurity analysts spend a great amount of time configuring and customizing sophisticated tools and programs so that they can help identify attacks in progress. But blue team folks can’t do their job well unless they have someone to help fine-tune their approaches and equipment.

IT security is needed everywhere, especially by businesses. We asked Gavin Dennis to share his experience in cybersecurity and any advice he has for people considering the field.

Whether you are looking to get into cybersecurity or take your cybersecurity career to the next level, the best way to prove your skills to employers is to get certified. With all the cybersecurity certifications out there, how do you choose which one is right for you?

During RSA 2018, IT Career News sat down with Alex Heid, white hat hacker and chief research officer of SecurirtyScorecard, to learn more about ethical hacking and how IT pros can get into the field.

James Stanger talks about CompTIA PenTest+, a forthcoming IT certification that validates penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity skills.