Kenya stands at the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution, with its vibrant information, communications, and technology (ICT) sector growing by an average of 10.8 percent annually since 20161. However, this rapid growth has not been without its challenges. A series of cyber attacks in July 2023 has put the country’s digital infrastructure to the test, [...]
While social media is an excellent tool for staying in touch with friends and family, finding communities based on interests and communicating quickly, it can also negatively impact mental health. Seventy-two percent of Americans use some form of social media, and many check their social media at least once daily. Studies show that 90 percent of teens ages 13 [...]
Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place via the use of digital technologies. It can happen online (social media or online gaming), via texts, images, and applications where users can engage in or exchange content. Cyberbullying is defined as spreading negative, humiliating, or misleading content about another person. Cyberbullying vs traditional bullying: [...]
It is nearly impossible to participate in the modern economy without mobile devices. Over 6 billion people have access to smartphones, and the use of sensors to measure things like power quality, cookstove use, and air pollution is becoming more common. The expansion of mobile banking, online social networks, and the sharing economy have [...]
Certiport is excited to announce the official launch of the Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) program! The IT Specialist program was announced in February, following the announcement of the retirement of the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification program. The IT Specialist program is a way for students to validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. It [...]
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 MOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
April 14, 2021 UPDATE ON THE 2021 ACA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Due to the continued difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions, Certiport has decided to cancel the August 2021 in-person Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) World Championship event and go completely virtual in 2021. This decision was made after considering all alternatives and [...]
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business and the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners, today announced a new certification offering – the ‘Information Technology Specialist’ program (IT Specialist). The new program is a way for students to validate entry-level IT skills sought after by many employers. The [...]
PAUL BISCHOFFTECH WRITER, PRIVACY ADVOCATE AND VPN EXPERT In a world where data protection is becoming increasingly important, cybersecurity roles are at the heart of many companies’ employment strategies. Often defined as “information security analysts,” these roles involve planning and implementing security measures that help protect an organization’s computer systems and networks. This includes installing [...]
