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

ISACA to Recognize Outstanding Technology Professionals at Free Virtual Awards Gala Featuring Pop Sensation Rachel Platten and Global Performers
Nominations for 2022 awards open through 31 July.

(ISC)² CISSP Wins Best Professional Certification Program at SC Awards 2021
CISSP recognized as cybersecurity industry’s top certification to pursue.

BCS celebrates 50 years of Distinguished Fellows award with call for diversity in nominations
The professional body for the IT Industry is marking the 50th anniversary of its Distinguished Fellowship award, whose previous recipients include Sophie Wilson, who helped design the BBC Micro-computer.

ISACA Welcomes New CFO Thomas Kyei-Boateng
Thomas Kyei-Boateng has joined the leadership team at ISACA as chief financial officer.

New ISACA Study Finds Cybersecurity Workforce Minimally Impacted by Pandemic, but Still Grappling with Persistent Hiring Challenges
State of Cybersecurity 2021 report finds that 61 percent of cybersecurity teams are understaffed.

Social media must verify users’ ID to end online abuse - IT industry poll
Social media should require users to verify their identities, to combat anonymous racism, homophobia and other abuse targeted at minorities and vulnerable groups, according to a poll of the IT industry.

Red Hat Powers the Next Wave of Edge Computing with Latest Version of the World’s Leading Enterprise Linux Platform
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 forms the foundation of the Red Hat Edge initiative with lightweight container images, enhanced management of edge deployments at scale and automatic container updates.

The Linux Foundation Announces Open Source Summit + Embedded Linux Conference 2021 Will Move From Dublin, Ireland to Seattle, Washington
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, announced today that Open Source Summit + Embedded Linux Conference 2021, along with Linux Security Summit and OSPOCon, will take place in Seattle, Wash.

Fedora Linux 34 Now Generally Available
Latest version of the free and open source operating system delivers a more accessible Linux experience to meet user needs, from developer workstations to edge computing.

(ISC)² Offers New Approaches to Cybersecurity Hiring, Training and Team Building
Findings from new study of tenured cybersecurity professionals and those seeking their first security role urges hiring organizations to re-evaluate their cybersecurity team-building practices.

CompTIA Opens New Round of Aspiring Tech Pro Scholarship Awards, Announces Most Recent Winners
Five scholarships will be awarded to student members seeking careers in tech.

ISACA Offers New Certification for Upskilling and Cross-skilling in Emerging Technologies
The Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) credential provides knowledge- and practice-based learning on cloud, blockchain, IoT and AI.

(ISC)² Extends Deadline for its Security Congress 2021 Speaker Submissions
(ISC)² today announced a one-week extension to the deadline for its global call for speakers related to the 11th annual (ISC)² Security Congress.

ISACA to Host Inaugural ISACA Conference North America for IT Professionals
New event topics range from remote team management and cloud compliance to 5G and quantum cryptography.

National Apprenticeship Guideline Standards for Key Tech Job Roles Approved by U.S. Department of Labor
CompTIA’s National Guideline Standards establish the foundation for a new national infrastructure to scale apprenticeships in tech occupations.

Red Hat Launches Red Hat Learning Subscription Premium
Red Hat today announced the availability of Red Hat Learning Subscription Premium.