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[Featured image] A cybersecurity practitioner in a red blouse works on their SSCP cybersecurity certification from their sofa on their laptop.

What Is the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certification? Your 2026 Guide

Learn more about this credential for early to mid-career security professionals, including what it takes to earn and tips for preparing..

September 10, 2021

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[Featured image] An instructor teaching cybersecurity skills assists a learner in a blue shirt on their laptop.

15 Essential Skills for Cybersecurity Analysts in 2026

Getting a job as a cybersecurity analyst often means having the right set of technical and workplace skills to navigate the demands of this important role. Here are 15 cybersecurity skills you can develop or strengthen.

September 1, 2021

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[Featured Image] A project team in the planning phase of the project management lifecycle is going over data in an office.

Project Management Lifecycle: The 5 Phases Explained

Learn more about the five phases of the project management lifecycle and how to build your knowledge about this crucial framework.

September 1, 2021

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[Featured Image] A project manager is presenting a business plan on a whiteboard.

Scrum Master vs. Project Manager: Differences Explained

While a Scrum Master makes sure their team follows Scrum principles, project managers oversee the entirety of a project, including logistics like budget and risk.

September 1, 2021

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[featured image] An aspiring program manager confirms the difference between project managers and program managers on a tablet.

Program Manager vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

Program managers and project managers play a pivotal role in a company's organizational success. Learn more about each role and which might be a good fit for you.

September 1, 2021

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[Featured image] A project manager leads a meeting about project risk with their team.

How to Manage Project Risk: A 5-Step Guide

The risk management process includes five steps: identify, analyze, evaluate, treat, and monitor. You can mitigate risks by avoiding, accepting, reducing, or transferring them.

September 1, 2021

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