Press Releases & News
Latest announcements, industry insights, cybersecurity developments, certification news, and stories from the ExamIT and CertFirst ecosystem.
An announcement covering the launch of a professional certification program combining biometrics, artificial intelligence, and security concepts.
CertFirst announced that Arnav Thorat, a 17-year-old student, achieved the CBSP credential and was recognized as the youngest Certified Biometrics Security Professional worldwide.
An in-depth look at the evolution of data security from mainframe computing to modern cloud environments, including cloud adoption, security challenges, vendors, and certifications.
An awareness-focused release examining online sextortion, common cybercrime techniques, risks to individuals, and the importance of cybersecurity awareness and reporting.
A certification-focused article from CertAdvisor discussing cybersecurity certification pathways and considerations surrounding CySA+ and CEH.
Follow announcements and industry-focused information covering professional certification, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and workforce development.
BioCertification.com Launches Certified Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence Professional (CBAIP)
BioCertification.com announced the launch of a professional certification initiative focused on the intersection of biometrics, artificial intelligence, and security.
The program is designed to address the growing role of intelligent technologies in biometric identification, authentication, security, and related applications.
The announcement highlights the increasing importance of understanding both biometric technologies and artificial intelligence as these technologies become more closely integrated into modern security solutions.
17-Year-Old Arnav Thorat Becomes the Youngest Certified Biometrics Security Professional (CBSP) Worldwide
CertFirst announced that Arnav Thorat, a 17-year-old student from Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, achieved the Certified Biometrics Security Professional (CBSP) credential.
According to the announcement, Arnav completed the proctored CBSP examination with a reported score of 95%. His achievement was highlighted as a significant milestone for a young learner interested in cybersecurity and biometrics.
Developing Cybersecurity Skills
The release describes Arnav's interest in computer science, biometrics, cybersecurity, and secure application development. It also discusses his continuing studies in several cybersecurity-related areas.
Emerging Technologies
The announcement also highlights CertFirst's emerging technologies certification initiatives covering areas such as cybersecurity, AI/ML, biometrics, and cloud technologies.
From Mainframes to the Cloud: The Evolution of Data Security
This article from CertAdvisor examines the evolution of data security from traditional mainframe environments to today's cloud-based computing landscape.
It looks at how computing moved from highly restricted mainframe environments through personal computers and internet-connected systems to modern cloud platforms.
Cloud Security Challenges
The article explains that cloud computing has expanded access to computing resources while creating new security considerations as organizations store and process increasing amounts of data online.
Cloud Providers and Adoption
The article discusses major cloud providers including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, along with other providers and the different ways organizations adopt cloud technologies.
Cloud Certifications
The release also discusses the role of professional cloud certifications in helping IT professionals develop and demonstrate cloud technology skills.
Online Sextortion: A Growing Global Threat and How to Protect Yourself
This CertFirst awareness article examines online sextortion, a form of cybercrime involving threats to expose private or sensitive material in order to pressure victims.
Understanding the Threat
The article explains how criminals can use online platforms, deception, compromised information, or manipulated content to target individuals.
Cybersecurity Awareness
The release emphasizes the importance of protecting online accounts, exercising caution when interacting with unknown individuals, preserving evidence, and reporting incidents to appropriate authorities or trusted support organizations.
The article also highlights the broader need for cybersecurity education and awareness as online threats continue to evolve.
Article from CertAdvisor – Parm K. Soni (CySA+ vs CEH)
This CertAdvisor article discusses cybersecurity certification pathways and compares the focus of CompTIA CySA+ and EC-Council CEH.
The article is intended to provide certification candidates with information to consider when evaluating cybersecurity education and professional development options.
Certification selection can depend on an individual's existing experience, career interests, technical background, and the type of cybersecurity work they intend to pursue.
CertFirst Industry & Certification News
ExamIT's news section provides access to selected announcements and industry information from CertFirst, covering professional certification, cybersecurity, biometrics, cloud computing, and emerging technologies.
These announcements are provided to keep candidates, institutions, certification partners, and other visitors informed about developments across the broader certification ecosystem.