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Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training.

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Average Certified Penetration Tester (CPT) salary [Updated 2021]

December 16, 2020

Today, more than ever before, computers and networks are subjected to repeated attacks by cyber criminals and hackers. Cybercriminals focus on finding weakne

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Average MCSA Salary

December 16, 2020

Note: The MCSA certification was retired on January 31, 2021. Browse current IT and security certifications. MCSA or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associa

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Average CAPM salary [updated 2021]

December 16, 2020

Project management is one of the key processes of everyday functioning in organizations across the world. It refers to activity required for planning, motiva

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Average CCIE salary [updated 2021]

December 16, 2020

Are you a CCNA or CCNP looking to progress your career to the next level? Do your interests lie in troubleshooting and operating converged network infrastruc

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Average RHCE salary [updated 2021]

December 16, 2020

Will obtaining the Red Hat Certified Engineer certification open door to a rewarding future in the IT industry? This is not surprisingly one of the most comm

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CISSP: Salary Data [Updated 2021]

December 16, 2020

Explore salary trends for CISSP-certified professionals in this legacy career guide. The article examines how factors like experience, education, employer, industry, and location can influence earning potential, offering a snapshot of CISSP compensation based on data available at the time of publication.

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New CCNA is “simplified and streamlined,” says Infosec Skills author Ben Jacobson

June 24, 2020

The update makes the CCNA more approachable, simplified and streamlined, Ben said, although it does cover a broader range of material.

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Ethical hacking: How to hack a web server

January 14, 2020

When practicing ethical hacking, a hacker is searching for vulnerabilities. An ethical hacker has several reasons to try gaining unauthorized control of a we

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Fear is not the motivator you’re looking for: 5 security awareness training tips from Dr. Jessica Barker

December 19, 2019

I recently had the opportunity to hear Dr. Jessica Barker speak on “Conquering Fear and Loathing in Cybersecurity” at Infosec’s annual security awareness conference, Infosec Inspire19. If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear her speak, you’re missing out: she’s an international rock star in the world of security training and awareness.

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Should repeat offenders be sent to maximum security?

July 29, 2019

If you listen regularly to the repeat offender buzz, eventually you’ll hear from those who believe disciplinary actions are the best response. In my current role working for a security education provider, I’m in frequent contact with a remarkable community of peers from other companies. We all agree on the best thing to do with repeat offenders: help them.

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Help Desk Interview Questions [Updated 2019]

July 15, 2019

Working a help desk system is often the first step towards working in any IT related job role-most professionals have worked at a help desk at some point in

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10 common interview questions for penetration testers

July 7, 2019

Penetration testing experts are those who understand how to protect a network and find flaws in network security. You’ll need to know how to use the tools of

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