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The Worldwide Undersea Web: Cables and the Internet, Part 1
Ever wondered how, exactly, the internet draws us all together across immense geographical expanses? Part of the answer lies, as a certain cartoon crustacean once crooned, "under the sea."
Not Everybody Needs (Or Should Earn) a College Degree
It's been an article of faith for generations that you need to get a college degree in order to succeed at a high level in the workplace. But does that sort of thinking really still apply? Especially in the IT realm?
Beta Exam for CompTIA PenTest+ Now Available
CompTIA has a new cybersecurity certification exam to verify the knowledge and skills of would-be penetration testers. The fortunate few who take the exam during its beta period will get a fat discount.
U.S. Jobs: January Numbers Are Encouraging
With a solid (if not stellar) 200,000 new jobs for January, and unemployment unchanged at 4.1 percent, the overall outlook ain’t half bad. Just don't expect any cartwheels from yours truly ... yet.
Six Hot Cybersecurity Certifications for 2018
Skilled cybersecurity professionals will continue to be in high demand in 2018. Certification can give you an edge. These six credentials will help you sharpen your skills and be ready to compete for top jobs.
CompTIA Expands IT-Ready Training Portfolio
Tech industry association CompTIA offers free job-prep training in the United States through IT-Ready. Later this year, IT-Ready will begin offering a new eight-week class on software quality assurance (QA).
Six Big Cybersecurity Certification Changes for 2018
With 2017 and its destructive flurry of cyberattacks in the rear view mirror, what are the new developments that will drive cybersecurity certification in 2018? Security expert Mike Chapple previews what's in store.
Great Information Resources from Global Knowledge
The Global Knowledge Resource Library proves the point: If you give away solid, reliable information, then information seekers are more likely to take an interest in the tools that you charge money for.
GoCertify Salutes Martin Luther King Jr.
As the United States celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we at GoCertify are taking another holiday detour from our regularly scheduled certification programming.
U.S. Jobs: December Dip Belies Good Year for Emplyoment Growth
As we look back at the final month of 2017, there's both good news and bad news on the employment front. The bad news is slow growth ... but that's also the good news.
Six Hot Networking Certifications for 2018
Skilled networking professionals will continue to be in high demand in 2018. Certification can give you an edge. These six credentials will help you sharpen your skills and be ready to compete for top jobs.
Maximizing Human Capital to Fill Cybersecurity Jobs
The cybersecurity skills gap weighs heavily on the minds of employers both inside the IT realm and elsewhere. But what if the skilled cybersecurity professional your company needs is already on the payroll?
Six Hot Linux Certifications for 2018
Skilled Linux professionals will continue to be in high demand in 2018. Certification can give you an edge. These six credentials will help you sharpen your skills and be ready to compete for top jobs.
Spiceworks Survey Speaks to 'Wage Unrest' Among IT Pros
A new survey suggests that many skilled IT professionals aren't particularly pleased with their current compensation. There may, however, be a silver lining to this cloud of discontent.
Six Hot Big Data Certifications for 2018
Skilled Big Data professionals will continue to be in high demand in 2018. Certification can give you an edge. These six credentials will help you sharpen your skills and be ready to compete for top jobs.
CompTIA Introduces Stackable Certifications
In the season when building blocks are in high demand, CompTIA joins in the fun with combinations of its A+, Network+, Security+, and other credentials to create additional certs based on two- and three-element matchups.