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CHFIv4 to retire on August 30
CHFIv4 to retire on August 30
In February 2012, ECCouncil announced that it will be releasing the brand new Version 8 of the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFIv8). The program has been available since February 27, 2012. This means that Version 4 has become redundant and will be officially retired as of August 30, 2012. Anyone who has not yet attempted the CHFIv4 exam or are waiting to re-sit, you have until August 30th, 2012 to take the exam.
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Free (ISC)2 Textbook
Free (ISC)2 Textbook
(ISC)² exams are now available via Computer-Based Testing (CBT). During the month of August, register for a select exam scheduled anytime before March 1, 2013 and receive the corresponding official (ISC)² textbook for free*. Enter promo code TEXTBOOK when you register to take advantage of this offer. The offer is available on the SSCP, CAP, CSSLP, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP and CISSP-ISSMP exams.
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CompTIA Exams to Include 'Performance-Based' Questions
CompTIA Exams to Include 'Performance-Based' Questions
CompTIA will add performance-based questions to its CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certification exams in the coming months.
Performance-based questions require exam candidates to perform a task or solve a problem within a simulated IT environment to demonstrate specific knowledge or skills. Currently, the three exams employ only multiple-choice questions.
The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) exam, introduced in September 2011, was the first CompTIA exam to employ a mix of multiple choice and performance-based questions. Now, CompTIA will expand its use of the latest exam delivery technology to its top three foundational exams in order to more accurately gauge the skill level of exam candidates.
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Apple updates entry-level IT certification for Mountain Lion
Apple updates entry-level IT certification
The first Mountain Lion training guide and IT certification for OSX 10.8 has been released by Apple. The Apple Certified Associate Mac Integration certification, first offered following the release of Lion, is available for free. The course does charge $65 to take the on-line exam, but one free retake is allowed. The guidebook for the course is only available as a PDF
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Farewell, Hotmail: Microsoft previews Outlook.com, ending longtime webmail brand
Hotmail to be replaced by Outlook.com in Microsoft switch
Microsoft is overhauling its free webmail service, dropping the Hotmail brand it has used since acquiring the product in 1998, and adopting the name Outlook.com.
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CompTIA Introduces Executive Certificate Programs at Breakaway 2012
CompTIA Introduces Executive Certificate Programs at Breakaway 2012
A new training program to help business and technology executives expand their knowledge and skill sets in fast-growing solutions and markets is now available from CompTIA, the leading non-profit association for the information technology (IT) industry. The CompTIA Executive Certificate program was introduced at the opening day of Breakaway 2012, the IT channels premier annual education event.
Each Executive Certificate course is designed to help IT solution providers enhance their current businesses with successful niche practices, said Kelly Ricker, senior vice president, events and education, CompTIA. Attendees will learn best practices from an expert instructor and experience ample opportunities for interacting with and learning from their peers.
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Microsoft to launch Windows 8 on October 26th
Microsoft to launch Windows 8 on October 26th
It's official: After months of speculation, Microsoft has set an official release date for Windows 8, its first update to the Windows operating system in almost three years.
After teasing that Windows 8 would be available toward the end of October, Windows President Steven Sinofsky officially announced that the next-generation of Windows will be released on October 26.
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Demand for IT staff 'at all-time high'
Demand for IT staff 'at all-time high
According to the latest Technology Insights research report from e-skills UK, employment in this expanding sector is expected to grow at almost twice the average recorded in the country.
Individuals are needed to fill brand new positions and those leaving the industry, with the highest upturns forecast in high-skill areas including software professionals and ICT managers, as well as IT strategy and planning staff.
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Microsoft buys office networking site Yammer
Microsoft has confirmed it has bought the office social network site Yammer for $1.2bn
The business, which is four years old and has five million users, operates like Facebook for communication within companies.
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LPI Certification Testing Moving to Single Vendor
LPI Certification Testing Moving to Single Vendor
Effective July 1, 2012, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) exams will be delivered exclusively with Pearson VUE. The LPI program offers a comprehensive series of examinations with which to demonstrate competency in various aspects of the Linux operating system. The LPI program is vendor-neutral and covers versions of Linux from many different sources.
- June 30, 2012 Last day to register for an exam at a Prometric Test Center
- June 30, 2012 Last day to take an exam at a Prometric Test Center
- July 3, 2012 First day candidates are able to use a Prometric voucher with Pearson VUE
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