• Choosing The Best Cisco Certifications

    Struggling to decide which is the best Cisco certification for you? Choosing the right certification is always a challenging task. There are many factors to consider such as personal interests, your own strengths and weaknesses, and of course your career goals. As there are many Cisco courses to choose from, it can be a difficult … Continue reading “Choosing The Best Cisco Certifications”

  • The Value of Cybersecurity Professionals

    Cybersecurity has become a household word, but while we hear about data breaches and phishing scams on a daily basis, what does it all mean to your organization? To kick off cybersecurity month, here are six solid facts that prove the critical and urgent need for trained, experienced cybersecurity professionals. By 2021, cybercrimes will cost $6 … Continue reading “The Value of Cybersecurity Professionals”

  • Advancing Your Cybersecurity Career

    Cyberattacks are the fastest growing crime in the U.S., and they continue to grow in size and sophistication. With big companies like Equifax and Uber making headlines after having customer information stolen, it’s no surprise administrators are terrified of experiencing a data breach and the demand for cybersecurity certifications has skyrocketed. This fear isn’t unfounded, either. … Continue reading “Advancing Your Cybersecurity Career”

  • The Future of Network Engineers

    Currently, network engineers make an average wage of $85,000 per year. They have demanding jobs that compensate them well, and they’re constantly expanding their understanding of networks, platforms, software applications, and other facets of their careers. If this sounds familiar, you’re likely a network engineer, and you might have some concern about your future in the industry. … Continue reading “The Future of Network Engineers”

  • 3 Ways to Advance Your IT Career

    Unless you want to spend 40 years on the help desk, it’s up to you to work with your managers and HR to move your career as an IT pro forward. We collected some tips to help you get ahead. Most jobs in information technology (IT) start the same way: prepping and deploying workers’ laptops … Continue reading “3 Ways to Advance Your IT Career”

  • 10 Advantages of IT Certifications

    Why should you earn an IT certification (or certifications)? What is the value of an IT certification to you and to your employer? An IT certification is a quick and readily recognized benchmark mapped to a specific skill set based on standardized testing. A certification demonstrates your dedication, motivation and technical knowledge on a specific platform. Once … Continue reading “10 Advantages of IT Certifications”

  • 5 Tips For Success When Pursuing Cisco Certifications

    Earning a Cisco certification can boost your IT career, but requires careful planning and training. Here are five tips to help guide your certification strategy. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, get your foot in the door, or considering a career change, earning a Cisco certification can be valuable. In this blog post, we … Continue reading “5 Tips For Success When Pursuing Cisco Certifications”

  • The Importance of Gaining Cybersecurity Skills

    It is no secret that the job market for cybersecurity professionals is growing and showing no signs of slowing down, as long as the headlines and top news stories contain major data breaches on a regular basis. Company and personal data is at risk, and employers need professionals who can understand cyber-attacks, recognize suspicious activities … Continue reading “The Importance of Gaining Cybersecurity Skills”

  • Business Skills and the Network Engineer

     Technical ability alone is insufficient for engineering career success. “Soft skills” play an increasingly important role in differentiating technical professionals for employment and advancement. A mid-2012 study from Millennial Branding showed that soft skills topped the list of must-haves for employers, with 98 percent of them saying communication skills are essential and 92 percent teamwork … Continue reading “Business Skills and the Network Engineer”

  • 10 Tips To Advancing Your Networking Career

     Looking to move ahead in your networking job? Here are some ideas to jump-start your IT career in the field of networking. Networking professionals who want to take their careers to the next level have a wide array of options that can be overwhelming at times. The key is to figure out where you … Continue reading “10 Tips To Advancing Your Networking Career”