Rodika Tollefson

Rodika Tollefson splits her time between journalism and content strategy and creation for brands. She’s covered just about every industry over a two-decade career but is mostly interested in technology, cybersecurity and B2B topics. Tollefson has won various awards for her journalism and multimedia work. Her non-bylined content appears regularly on several top global brands’ blogs and other digital platforms. She can be reached at seattletechnologywriter.com.
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Professional development

Top 10 penetration testing certifications for security professionals (2023)

July 27, 2023

As more organizations turn to penetration testing for identifying gaps in their defense systems, the demand for skilled penetration testers has been growing.

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CompTIA A+

Changes to CompTIA’s A+ exam (220-1001 and 220-1002 / 220-1101 and 220-1102) [2022 update]

April 21, 2022

CompTIA ensures its entry-level A+ certification is properly updated to reflect the knowledge needed by today’s professionals.

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CompTIA Network+

Network+ certification: overview and career path [2022 update]

February 24, 2022

Learn why and how CompTIA's Network+ certification can help you progress in your career.

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CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+: earning CPEs [2022 update]

February 21, 2022

Learn about CompTIA's benefits for your career and how to maintain active status.

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Professional development

Top 10 skills security professionals need to have

August 1, 2021

The demand for cybersecurity professionals is high, but what hard and soft skills are employers most commonly looking for. Find out.

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Professional development

HCISPP or CISSP? What’s the difference and which is best for you? [updated 2021]

July 23, 2021

Which certification is best for your career: HCISPP or CISSP? Learn more about each cert — and if it's for you.

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CompTIA Security+

Security+: Security implications of embedded systems [updated 2021]

June 11, 2021

Today’s devices are often “smart,” providing an extra security conundrum and a unique set of challenges when trying to stay secure.

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Security awareness

Risks of preinstalled smartphone malware in a BYOD environment

June 1, 2021

Mobile devices used for work need to be secured to protect against malware.

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Professional development

10 reasons why you should pursue a career in information security [updated 2021]

March 24, 2021

Information security jobs offer good pay, a feeling of accomplishment and steady growth.

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Cryptography

Quantum cyberattacks: Preparing your organization for the unknown

March 17, 2021

Quantum computing days are coming Quantum computing has been a buzzword for several years. And while it’s still the early days, several industries have been

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CompTIA Security+

Security+: How to explain threat actor types and attributes [updated 2021]

March 9, 2021

One of the roles of information security professionals is to defend their organization’s systems and data proactively. As with any defensive strategy, this r

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CompTIA Security+

Security+ domain #1: Attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities [updated 2021]

March 5, 2021

The first domain in CompTIA’s Security + exam (SYO-601) covers threats, attacks and vulnerabilities. This domain contributes 24 percent of the exam score. Th

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