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A+ is the starting point for a career in IT. The performance-based exams certify foundational IT skills across a variety of devices and operating systems.
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Network+ certifies the essential skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices.
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Security+ provides a global benchmark for best practices in IT network and operational security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.
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Amid unprecedented circumstances, CompTIA’s 2nd annual UK Tech Town Index looked at the landscape of employment opportunities, livability factors and opportunity costs to rank the top 10 cities for IT pros to live and work in 2020. Factors such as the number of IT job postings, projected job growth and cost of living were evaluated.
Dec 10, 2020, 14:17 PM by Louisa Fitzgerald
A SOC career can be exciting. But it’s important to remember that being a cybersecurity professional isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle.
Dec 9, 2020, 14:33 PM by Ashley Watters
What does an ideal channel partner look like? There is no right answer—and that’s OK. Solution providers, MSPs, integrators of all shapes and sizes can add value to a tech vendor's business with the right plan, programs, and personnel.
Dec 8, 2020, 18:22 PM by Scott Campbell
Amidst an uncertain 2020, the IT industry continues to be a hotbed of opportunity for qualified people, begging the question: what cities need IT pros?
Dec 7, 2020, 14:44 PM by Emily Matzelle
IT pros should always strive to improve their skills. Research shows that your employer thinks there are cybersecurity skills you should improve on too. Learn about the 9 skills you should improve on.
Dec 4, 2020, 07:20 AM by Eileen Ristau Tauchman
Building a broad, deep of talent partners requires a well-thought-out strategy because partners come in all shapes and sizes and treating them all equally is likely to end up frustrating you, your partners, and ultimately your customers.
Dec 3, 2020, 22:38 PM by Scott Campbell
The OSI model has 7 layers, and layer 3, the network layer, is responsible for packet forwarding, including routing through intermediate routers.
Dec 2, 2020, 14:27 PM by Professor Steve Linthicum
