May 27, 2026
CISM vs CISSP: Which Certification Fits Your Career Path?
Comparing CISM and CISSP to help IT and security professionals choose the right certification for their career goals in 2026.
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May 26, 2026
Can You Spot the Phish? Take Our Free Phishing Awareness Quiz
Ten real-world email scenarios, one question each: legitimate or phishing? See how well you and your team spot the attacks behind most breaches.
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May 26, 2026
Find the Certs That Get You Hired: Introducing the IT Dojo Job Match Tool
IT Dojo's free Job Match Tool shows which certifications hiring managers want for your target role, based on real job postings, not guesswork.
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May 26, 2026
Stop Guessing How to Study: Introducing IT Dojo's Free Exam Study Plan Generator
IT Dojo's free Exam Study Plan Generator builds a personalized, week-by-week study schedule for 20 IT certifications based on your exam date and hours.
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May 17, 2026
DoD 8140 Certification Roadmap: How to Get Qualified for Your Cyber Work Role
DoD 8140 compliance deadlines have arrived. A practical, step-by-step guide to identifying your DCWF work role and choosing the right certifications.
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May 16, 2026
CISSP vs CISM: Which Certification Is Right for Your DoD Career?
CISSP and CISM both satisfy DoD 8140 IAM Level II and III, but suit different roles. How to choose the right certification for your career.
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May 15, 2026
The CompTIA Certification Pathway: A Guide for DoD and Federal IT Professionals
A complete guide to the CompTIA certification pathway for DoD and federal IT pros, from Network+ through SecurityX, with DoD 8140 mapping.
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May 12, 2026
PMP Exam Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know Before July 9
The PMP exam gets a major overhaul on July 9, 2026, aligned to PMBOK Guide 8th Edition. What is changing and how to prepare for your certification.
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May 11, 2026
DoD 8140 vs DoD 8570: What Federal IT Professionals Need to Know
Confused about the DoD 8570 to 8140 transition? Learn what changed, which certifications are required, and how to stay compliant in your federal IT role.
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February 23, 2026
Guide to Zero Trust Architecture for DoD: Building a More Resilient Defense
Perimeter security no longer protects the DoD. A guide to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and building a more resilient defense for critical assets.
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May 24, 2024
RMF Alignment with ISC2’s CGRC Exam
NIST's Risk Management Framework forms the core of the ISC2 CGRC exam content. How IT Dojo's RMF training aligns with and prepares you for CGRC.
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April 17, 2024
Demystifying STIGs: Securing IT Systems with Compliance and Confidence
What Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) are, how DISA develops them, and how they help secure IT systems with compliance and confidence.
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