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The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification is now included in the U.S. Department of Defense 8570.01-M program for information assurance personnel. The program provides guidance and procedures for the training, certification and management of Department of Defense workers conducting information assurance functions in assigned duty positions. How CompTIA Certifications Fit into DoD 8570.1M IAT Level I IAT Level II IAT Level III CompTIA A+ GSEC CASP CompTIA Network+ CompTI ...

Mary Ellen Foye, right, is congratulated on her graduation from the Per Scholas Women in Tech program from instructor Maureen Monaghan. Earning the CompTIA A+ certification is an accomplishment in itself. But Mary Ellen Foye went above and beyond that goal, earning perfect scores on both tests. This puts her in the top 2% of CompTIA A+ certified professionals. For the former nurse, this perfect score was a perfect surprise. "I had used computers as a healthcare professional," said Mary El ...

It was a great feeling to pass that first test. I was focused, I was ready, and when I passed the exam it lit me on fire. I said, 'I can do this.' It gave me a whole bunch of confidence. Larry Romero It took nearly 20 years, but Larry Romero is on his ideal career path. He began his journey in military personnel. First, he was stationed at an air force base in Nebraska, and then he moved on to the Navy. Even though he was happy to be working, he wasn't happy with his job. "My wife ...

More money may be coming your way if you're an IT pro. The average annual salary for technology professionals jumped more than 5 percent, from $81,327 in 2011 to $85,619 in 2012, according to the Dice annual salary survey released this week. This is the biggest wage increase in the profession since the early 2000s. And it's not just seasoned professionals who are getting a bigger paycheck. Salaries for IT pros with two years or less experience reported an increase of 8 percent, bringing the ...