Authored by Derrick Jackson & Co-Author Lisa Yu Why Network+ Still Matters When Everything’s Going Cloud-Native Cloud computing didn’t eliminate networking. It made it exponentially more complex. Organizations thought they’d move everything to the cloud and networking would become someone else’s problem. Instead, they discovered hybrid environments require deeper networking knowledge than ever before. You’re not just managing […]
Authored by Derrick Jackson & Co-Author Lisa Yu CompTIA A+ Certification: Your IT Career Starts Here March 19, 1993. Remember that date. I am sure half of the people reading this might not have even been born yet! That’s when the first person earned a CompTIA A+ certification. Back then, computer repair was the Wild […]
Authored by Derrick Jackson & Co-Author Lisa Yu Security+ Certification Overview Cybersecurity professionals are in unprecedented demand across every industry sector. This creates an incredible opportunity for newcomers entering the field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, security analyst jobs are growing 33% yearly¹, which they label “much faster than average.” While traditional tech sectors face uncertainty, […]
Authored by Derrick Jackson & Co-Author Lisa Yu CISSP Certification Overview Most cybersecurity leadership roles don’t require you to be a coding wizard. Surprising, right? The reality is that cybersecurity management is fundamentally different from hands-on technical work. It’s not about configuring individual security tools or conducting forensic analysis. It’s about designing, implementing, and managing the overall security […]
Authored by Derrick Jackson & Co-Author Lisa Yu AIGP Certification Overview Most AI compliance jobs don’t require coding. Surprising, right? The AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) certification has become a gateway into $80,000-$120,000 roles for people without technical backgrounds. Former HR managers, project coordinators, and business analysts are landing these positions based on one skill: understanding how to […]
Take Your Entry-Level Security Role Hunt to The Next Level Are you curious about how to break into information security? Maybe you love solving puzzles, enjoy learning how things work, or want a career that puts you at the forefront of defending organizations? Maybe you just want to maintain and increase your pay in a […]