What is a Certified Ethical Hacker, and how much does he/she earn?
As the term implies, a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is an individual who companies hire to inspect the security of their online systems by attempting to hack into them.
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 25, 2017 11:12:27 AM / by Madeline Sita posted in CEH training, average salary
As the term implies, a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is an individual who companies hire to inspect the security of their online systems by attempting to hack into them.
[fa icon="calendar'] May 11, 2017 12:22:41 PM / by Jeff Rinehard posted in CISO Role, Certified information security officer, cybersecurity, average salary
Ransomware attacks and data breaches are everywhere now, and it's only intensifying. With this comes a need for better security, but it seems that security professionals are tougher to attract and keep than ever before. This reason alone may help explain why top-tier salaries are on the rise. Now we’re seeing more recognition for the need to hire a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop an information security strategy.
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 10, 2016 3:05:49 PM / by Ariana Ciancio posted in certifications, Cisco, jobs, network administrator, Networking, average salary, CompTIA
Did you know that a job as a Network Administrator is ranked #8 in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Technology Jobs of 2016 and the demand is expected to grow by 8% between 2014 and 2024?
As a Network Administrator you can expect a career that allows upward mobility and comes with a good salary. According to Indeed, Network Administrators can expect an impressive pay rate in Washington, DC, which is 25% above the national average. So is a job as a Network Administrator right for you? Keep reading to find out more about this profession.
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 19, 2015 11:30:20 AM / by Ariana Ciancio posted in ceh, CEH jobs, average salary, Cisco
Technology is innovating at an exponential rate, and there are continually new and exciting devices and gadgets hitting the market. While these advancements in society have largely offered us a tremendous level of convenience, there are always a few bad apples in every barrel, and some people use technology to their own benefit at the expense of innocent victims. The demand for qualified personnel to assess the security of computer systems is at an all-time high in the Washington, DC area, and you have a lot to gain by obtaining a Certified Ethical Hacker certification. There are five lucrative areas in the field worth consideration.
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 10, 2015 10:04:14 AM / by Ariana Ciancio posted in PMP Certification, Project Management, project management institute, Project managment professional, average salary
Are you an experienced project manager in the Washington D.C. area looking to stand out to current and prospective employers? Do you want your credentials to shine and take the spotlight? If so, the Project Management Professional Certification through PMI (Project Management Institute) is exactly what you have been searching for. The PMP certification is globally recognized in the industry and demonstrates that you have received the proper education and experience to lead and direct projects successfully. Employers can't help but be impressed by your achievements and obvious drive to succeed!
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 19, 2013 3:45:24 AM / by Ryan Corey posted in advanced ethical hacking, advanced penetration testing, advanced persistent threat, advanced security, average salary, cyber war, hacking, security training, Cisco, cybersecurity
As cyber attacks increase in frequency and scandals involving governments hacking into private computers become more commonplace, it's no wonder that one of the most promising fields in the current IT sector would be cyber security. In fact, recent research has indicated that cyber security has grown by more than one hundred percent in the last year. Clearly, anyone seeking a job in the information technology area would do well to start at the first line of defense against hackers.
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 24, 2013 1:27:26 PM / by Ryan Corey posted in average salary, CCNP, Cisco, computer training, networking
The economy might still be limping along, but the IT industry remains as healthy as ever. IT outsourcing companies have become popular in recent years, but larger companies from hospitals to manufacturers are also hiring for a continually growing workforce of in-house IT professionals. If anything, the high job demand present in the early '00s has increased since the 2008 recession. Networking, a distinct career path in IT, remains one of the main stays.
[fa icon="calendar'] May 30, 2013 9:43:12 AM / by Ryan Corey posted in advanced security, average salary, career change, ceh, CEH jobs, CEH training, certified ethical hacker, computer training, EC-Council, hacking, information assurance, information technology career, IT training, Online Training, penetration testing, security training, Cisco, cybersecurity
Most people who are looking in to taking the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification training with us want to know a few key points. The CEH certification is arguably the leading baseline penetration testing certification on the market. Our CEH training class prepares people for a career in the field by offering more hands-on training than any other competitor’s class out there. The class also has a pass rate on the certification exam OVER 99% (yes that’s correct, in the last year, about 550 people took the CEH with us and only 5 failed the exam). As you probably know, we offer classroom based training as well as online options, both are extremely effective.
[fa icon="calendar'] May 15, 2013 5:15:08 AM / by Ryan Corey posted in average salary, career change, CompTIA, information technology career, Networking, comptia a+ training, comptia network+ training
[fa icon="calendar'] May 13, 2013 5:15:03 AM / by Ryan Corey posted in average salary, cissp, information assurance, jobs, security training, Cisco, cybersecurity
A Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) is someone with considerable experience in information technology (IT) security fields who has also completed a rigorous exam to verify his or her qualifications. CISSP holders must also meet continuing education requirements to maintain their certification.