IT Certification Press Releases
Press releases and industry news published by certification vendors, training companies, and other members of the IT certification marketplace.

EC-Council Partners with DIFC Academy to Conduct Online Masterclass Training
EC-Council partners with DIFC Academy to deliver live online training of EC-Council certification courses and impart cybersecurity education in UAE.

ISACA Launches New Course and Certificate Focused on NIST Cybersecurity Framework and COBIT
Security professionals seeking to manage and reduce cybersecurity risk at their organizations can now gain valuable insights into the Cybersecurity Framework of the U.S. NIST and its implementation.

Most IT experts doubt contact tracing app will beat COVID-19, survey finds
Less than one quarter of IT professionals think the planned NHSX contact tracing app will be effective in containing COVID-19, a new survey has found.

IAPP Introduces Summit Sessions, An On-Demand Web Conference Series with Access to Global Privacy Experts
Series will provide an all-access library with more data privacy education than an in-person event.

Industry Leaders Named to CompTIA Channel Development Advisory Council
Group is focused on promoting the business value of the technology channel.

(ISC)² Webinar Will Continue Conversation on Cybersecurity Lessons Learned During COVID-19
Next week will bring the second installment of a continuing discussion among several security experts discussing lessons learned in dealing with cybersecurity ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Broad Industry Representation Present on CompTIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
Group is identifying business opportunities, promoting adoption of AI and machine learning technologies.

(ISC)² CISSP Certification Now Comparable to Masters Degree Standard
UK NARIC, the UK’s designated national agency for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills, has found the CISSP Certification comparable to RQF Level 7 Masters degree standard.

ISACA Launches Early Adoption Program for New Technical Privacy Certification: Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
CDPSE validates the technical skills and knowledge needed to assess, build and implement comprehensive privacy solutions.

CompTIA Tech Career Academy Launches Online Campus to Help Adults Land and Be Successful in Tech Jobs
Summer classes begin July 13; tuition grants available.

New BCS study supports Coronavirus tracing app: If privacy measures convince the public
The implementation of an app that traces Coronavirus contacts is necessary but must overcome “perceived Big Brother elements.”

CompTIA Offers IT Professionals Free Resource to Help Combat DDoS Attacks
'DDoS Guide for IT Pros' is a free resource that provides comprehensive information on the nature and types of DDoS threats.

CompTIA Welcomes Amazon Associates to its IT Operations Specialist Program
Leading IT industry trade association offers tech training and certification opportunities through Amazon’s Career Choice initiative.

ISACA Survey: Cybersecurity Attacks Are Rising During COVID-19, But Only Half of Organizations Say Their Security Teams Are Prepared for Them
Only 51 percent of technology professionals and leaders are highly confident that their cybersecurity teams are adequately staffed and prepared.

New CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certification Available Worldwide
CompTIA has updated its Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam, making it the industry’s most up-to-date security analyst credential.

(ISC)² Survey Finds Cybersecurity Professionals Being Repurposed During COVID-19 Pandemic
47 percent of respondents have been temporarily taken off security duties to assist with IT-related tasks as organizations move to remote work.