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Navigating the CompTIA Certification Landscape: A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+

 

Information technology is at the forefront of business and personal life, making IT certifications more valuable than ever. Among these, CompTIA certifications are recognized globally as the standard for IT professionals, and they cover a wide spectrum of expertise. Four of these certifications, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+, are among the most sought-after. Each offers a unique skill set and opens doors to different career paths. In this article, we will explore the differences between these certifications to help you make an informed decision and highlight a webinar on the same topic on November 29th.

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What Do Network Administrators Do?

The importance of network availability ensures that this job role will be needed for years to come. The Network Administrator role can be a starting point in IT or a lifelong career because of the massive amount of skills to be learned.

Network Administrators are primarily responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining all network hardware, software, and communication links. They also make sure that employees' workstations are working efficiently and stay connected to the central computer network.

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What do cloud engineers do?

With a term as all-encompassing as Cloud, it can be difficult to define exactly what someone in a Cloud Computing role actually does. In general, this individual is charged with managing the end-to-end lifecycle of a cloud environment. This can include anything from designing applications, planning architecture, deploying security protocols, or provisioning resources.

The Cloud space has a lot of optionalities when it comes to available tools, but teams will primarily find themselves using one or all of the three main providers: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, or Google Cloud Platform. Fortunately, all three of these vendors have developed clear roadmaps for certification depending on the day-to-day functions an individual will find themselves performing. Additionally, positions in cloud technology often offer generous compensation, remote work flexibility, and other generous perks.

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Is cybersecurity a good career?

If you're interested in computers and you want to join a growing, lucrative industry, you may have wondered—is cybersecurity a good career? Cybersecurity professionals protect companies and customer information from malicious attacks. These IT professionals use protective software, hardware, and best practices to guard everything from private data to physical servers and networks.

Typical threats to cybersecurity include Malware, Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Spyware. The steady occurrence of data breaches and attacks on sensitive and confidential information is making data protection a critical component of an organization's leadership and governance strategy.

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5 Tips for Landing a Career as a Cisco Networking Specialist

Networking specialists are the unsung heroes of offices across the country. They’re responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer and information networks, which most organizations require to run effectively. In fact, in many offices, work comes to a screeching halt if the network goes down.

That’s why Cisco networking specialists are in such high demand—and that momentum isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Network administration roles are an increasingly popular (and important) career choice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028.

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