CED SOLUTIONS NOW OFFERS IT CERTIFICATION TRAINING TO VETERANS WHO HAVE A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY

CED Solutions, a leader in IT certification and training, is delighted to announce the expansion of its comprehensive range of IT training courses with now VA approved Certification courses.  If a veteran has a service-connected disability that limits their ability to work or prevents them from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program, also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps the veteran explore employment options and address education or training needs. [...]

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Get Into IT Without a Degree: It’s a Lot Easier Than You Might Think

If IT is on your radar but you’re not sure how to get started, you’ll be happy to know that you may not need another degree – or a college degree at all! First, let’s bust some myths about getting into IT. MYTHS: You need a four-year degree in computer science to get into IT. You need a technical degree to get an entry-level tech support job. The things you need to know to excel in a technology job are only taught in college. IT [...]

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Needing troops, Army offers up to $90,000 bonuses to re-enlist

Struggling to expand its ranks, the Army will triple the amount of bonuses it’s paying this year to more than $380 million, including new incentives to woo reluctant soldiers to re-enlist, officials told The Associated Press.  (CyberSecurity Certifications and training are available at www.cedsolutions.com) Some soldiers could get $90,000 up front by committing to another four or more years, as the Army seeks to reverse some of the downsizing that occurred under the Obama administration after years of growth spurred [...]

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Global cybercrime costs will exceed $6T annually by 2021

A recent Cybersecurity Ventures report, sponsored by security firm Herjavec Group, also found global cybersecurity defense costs will exceed $1 trillion over the next five years. The cost of cybercrime around the globe will exceed $6 trillion annually by 2021 – more than double the annual cybercrime costs of 2015, according to a recent Cybersecurity Ventures report, sponsored by security firm Herjavec Group. These costs include data damage and destruction, stolen money, loss of productivity, intellectual property theft, personal or financial [...]

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How to land a cybersecurity job – 5 tips for getting hired in this fast-growing, high-paying segment of the IT industry

Cybersecurity jobs are plentiful, from government, financial services and utilities to manufacturing and retail. But what skills do IT professionals need to qualify for these high-paying jobs? RELATED: IT certifications lead to jobs, higher pay  (CED Solutions is a leading provider of CyberSecurity training and Certifications – www.cedsolutions.com) We asked the experts and came up with this list of five tips for landing a top-notch cybersecurity job: 1. Get certified. Security-related certifications are a prerequisite for most commercial cybersecurity jobs and all defense-related [...]

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