Cybercrime is never going away for the same reason crime itself will never go away—it’s human nature. Thus, people and companies will always be vulnerable. Crime pays, as the saying goes, and this holds true for cybercrime as well. The law may catch up with online criminals eventually, but until it does, there are millions to be made.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers announced we have earned the 2019 Outstanding Leader Award at the Platinum Level from CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certification for the tech workforce, at the recent CompTIA Partner Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award recognizes CompTIA Partners who made a big impact in the effort to transform tech and support for the IT industry in the past year.
To say cybersecurity jobs are in high demand would be a vast understatement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the sector are expected to grow at a rate of 28 percent from 2016-2026. The CompTIA Security+ certification provides access to a drove of these jobs, including a career as a security specialist.
Everyone wants to earn more money. The challenge is finding the right approach to getting a raise. You can talk to your boss and ask for more money, but will he or she see that you are actually worth more? How can you demonstrate that you have the additional skills and capabilities to increase your value to the company? Why do you deserve a raise?
When choosing a career, you want to pick a profession that is challenging, lucrative, and continually in demand. When you consider all the possible careers and industries out there, they all seem to have one thing in common—computers. Computer technology powers businesses everywhere, and those computers require certified professionals to keep them up to date and running efficiently. And when it comes to technology, certifications matter. If you have a certification, it demonstrates your expertise and shows your employer and their customers that you are up to date on the latest hardware, software, and best practices.