Modern IT Operations Skills

Find resources on certifications and DevOps job skills that will enhance your career in the modern IT operations topic center. Get team organization and leadership strategies, tips on managing DevOps and traditional teams within the same IT organization, and ideas for beginning or improving your DevOps rollout.

March 05, 2021 05 Mar'21
Prisma Cloud hatches DevSecOps plans for Bridgecrew

Palo Alto Networks will add Bridgecrew DevSecOps tools to Prisma Cloud and open its considerable coffers to fund the new acquisition's infrastructure-as-code projects.
February 09, 2021 09 Feb'21
Elasticsearch license schism stirs open source funding fears

Elasticsearch license changes have forced a fork, which could broaden choices for IT buyers interested in that project. But worries also linger about open source sustainability.
November 25, 2020 25 Nov'20
Geek gifts 2020: Kits and gadgets for holidays at home

The holidays in 2020 are sure to be like no other. Our geek experts recommend ways to keep them entertained while keeping their distance.
November 24, 2020 24 Nov'20
IT governance must catch up with DevSecOps, experts say

Government and financial services organizations that practice DevSecOps say IT governance must evolve to keep up through faster, automated control pipelines.

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Sample CCISO exam questions on security project management

This excerpt of 'CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer All-In-One Exam Guide' explains security project management fundamentals and provides practice CCISO exam questions. Continue Reading
8 certifications and courses for admins, DevOps and IT ops pros

With a few years of experience now on your resume, it's time to boost or validate those skills you've gained. Explore these courses and certifications for one that fits your goals. Continue Reading
10 top project management courses and certifications for 2021

Obtain skills and certifications that demonstrate competence in the growing in-demand field of IT project management to further your career or change course. Continue Reading

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CCISO exam guide authors discuss the changing CISO role

Learn more about EC-Council's Certified CISO exam and how the certification helps CISOs at any organization manage successful infosec programs and a changing threat landscape. Continue Reading
3 DevSecOps trends to keep an eye on

The future of DevSecOps isn't set, but these trends are shaping its course. Learn what changes -- and risks -- your IT organization should prepare for. Continue Reading
IT certification vs. degree: Which is better for your career?

IT professionals can further their skills through degree programs and certifications. While certifications are a cost-effective option, degrees offer a more well-rounded education. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Run a DevOps Dojo to improve training and culture

DevOps continues to reshape organizations through efficiency and collaboration. See why a DevOps Dojo is the next priority for your business. Continue Reading
Conduct a blameless postmortem and focus on the problem

Postmortems don't need to be about who's at fault for a failure. Rather than point fingers, focus on the bigger picture. Nobody wants ridicule, but everyone wants a solution. Continue Reading
How to apologize for server outages and keep users happy

Nobody panic: The servers are down. How IT communicates an issue often means more to users than resolution speed. An admission of struggle is more forgivable than silence. Continue Reading

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Close the tech skills gap with the right training

Employee skills are a valuable business resource. The scarcity of new or emerging IT skills has led to a skills gap that impedes tech adoption and business competitiveness. Continue Reading
Overcome these 5 DevOps challenges

DevOps adoption isn't easy, but the results are worth it. Learn how to collaborate, cooperate and coordinate with better organization and DevOps tooling. Continue Reading
Conduct an incident post-mortem for ongoing DevOps improvement

A thorough and effective post-mortem process can strengthen a DevOps organization -- but first, teams must be ready to dig deep and leave blame behind. Continue Reading