White hat or ethical hackers are needed by many businesses to counter security threats. Hackers are typically seen as criminals that use their tech skills to break into companies' computer systems and steal information, money, or customer data. In most cases, hacking is extremely unethical and involves committing crimes that hurt others. What Is Ethical Hacking? It [...]
Many students have found new IT careers after taking PC AGE's IT Program. PC AGE has helped thousands of students get the skills they needed to start or advance in an IT career. By helping students gain advanced computer skills including networking, data analysis, and cybersecurity, PC AGE prepares students for a number of different careers in [...]
Cloud services may not be as secure as they say they are, especially on the user end. Companies have begun to see the advantages of moving their data and networks to cloud-based services, including less need for expensive physical equipment, user-friendliness of cloud services, and cost savings. Cloud services may seem easy to use, but they do [...]
Exploring different interests may lead you to a career choice you want to pursue. If you're an adult who's still struggling with the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?", you aren't alone. Even those who think they know which career they want to pursue often end up doing something else after their [...]
Certified cybersecurity professionals are in high demand now and for the foreseeable future. IT certifications have grown from just a handful to hundreds over the last several decades. It can be difficult for an IT professional or student to understand what each certification tests and which ones are worthwhile to pursue for the kind of IT job you [...]
IT certifications show employers that you have demonstrable skills in that area, making them more likely to want to hire you and leading to higher salary offers. Two popular certifications that seem to teach similar skills are the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) and the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). CCENT and CCNA certifications are both specific [...]
Salary negotiations can be an important part of your IT job search. You've completed your IT courses and certifications, and you've received a job offer. Unfortunately, the salary they've offered is lower than what you expected. Thankfully, there's always room to try and negotiate. Here are some best practices for effective salary negotiation. Rameez Khizer 1. Research similar positions. [...]
The functioning of computers in a workplace is up to engineers training in LAN/WAN systems. LAN/WAN engineers are IT professionals that set up and maintain local area networks and wide area networks for businesses that need these networks to function. LAN/WAN engineers use a wide variety of IT knowledge and skills for these positions. Wide area networks [...]
As you learn about cybersecurity, you will come across an entity known as the dark web. The dark web is a subset of the deep web, which is the part of the internet that can't be accessed through search engines like Google or Bing. Much of the illegal activity that takes place on the internet happens on the dark web [...]
Within the information technology field, employers are looking for particular skills that make job candidates valuable and ensure that they will be able to do a job well. Some of the skills are specific to certain IT jobs, but others are useful in just about all IT jobs. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Nearly all IT jobs require good communication and [...]
