The Managed IT Services (MITS) team at Bit-Wizards is comprised of highly trained individuals who are each dedicated to expanding their craft. In line with the Lifelong Learner lifestyle, every member continuously looks for opportunities to grow their knowledge, skills, and unique expertise. Our team does this to ensure our clients get top-notch services and support backed by technical skills.
One of the many ways our pros stay on the cutting edge of technology is by seeking out the industry's top IT certifications. Our Wizards earn and renew credentials from companies like Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, and Fortinet to sharpen their skills. Learn more about how our MITS Wizards can better serve our clients with these certifications.
Here are the top certifications held by our MITS team and why they matter:
CJIS Certified
All MITS team members earn a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification. CJIS is a certifying agency that creates data compliance regulations and checkpoints for government agencies. These standards ensure that sensitive information is transmitted carefully and that only people with proper access can view and/or handle it.
To become CJIS certified, our Wizards must complete CJIS-approved background checks, take training classes, and pass a test. This certification enables our MITS team to handle sensitive data such as fingerprints, criminal background information, copies of private documents, and more for agencies that need to remain CJIS compliant.
CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the skills necessary to perform core security functions in the IT industry. Security professionals with these certifications are better prepared to investigate a wide variety of issues, identify security incidents, and address them.
Earning a CompTIA A+ certificate indicates that an IT pro is prepared to troubleshoot and understand a range of issues, from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. This certificate is the only industry-recognized credential that proves a professional can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks.
Holding a CompTIA Network+ certificate indicates that an IT pro can troubleshoot, configure, and manage networks. This certificate validates the hands-on skills needed to build and handle wired and wireless network devices. It also shows an individual's proficiency in security concepts, best practices, and new and typical service models.
These three certifications include vendor-neutral courses that teach fundamental skills that any and every IT professional should possess.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator–Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect–Associate
Being an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Cloud Practitioner requires cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator–Associate credential demonstrates experience deploying, managing, and operating workloads. The AWS Certified Solutions Architect–Associate certification proves the ability to design and implement distributed systems. These certifications enable our clients to switch from AWS cloud environments or leverage them as part of a multi-cloud approach.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Earning the CCNA certification validates an IT professional's knowledge and expertise regarding fundamental networking concepts, IP services, security fundamentals, automation, and programmability in enterprise solutions. Relevant skills also apply to software development projects. The credential affirms the knowledge required to manage and optimize today's most advanced networks.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals credential is a beginner-level certification that focuses on foundational knowledge of cloud computing. This certification validates an IT pro's expertise in comprehending cloud services and how those services are provided within Microsoft Azure. It also confirms an individual's ability to use Azure core services, infrastructure and database management features, and governance tools to build secure, efficient cloud solutions.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Earning the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate credential requires demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of networking infrastructures in Azure. Professionals must understand hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and private access to Azure services. The certification also assesses networking abilities specific to application delivery services.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification demonstrates an IT professional's expertise in implementing Azure security controls. These capabilities apply in multi- and hybrid-cloud environments within end-to-end infrastructures. Responsibilities include managing the security posture, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, and implementing threat protection measures.
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
The Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate credential covers the ins and outs of managing potential and active cyberattacks in cloud and on-premises environments. Those who earn the certification must demonstrate an ability to triage and respond to incidents, mitigate risks, hunt for threats, and complete reporting and investigation tasks. This credential indicates an IT professional's ability to take a proactive approach to cyber threats.
Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
The Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert credential indicates an IT pro's ability to handle Microsoft 365 implementation and administration for users in cloud and hybrid environments. This certification requires an understanding of integrating programs within a single workload and across several separate workloads. Recipients must also understand how to manage security, compliance, and more for endpoint users within an infrastructure environment.
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF) in Cybersecurity
Previously known as Fortinet NSE 1 and 2, the FCF in Cybersecurity credential covers the technical skills and knowledge needed for entry-level cybersecurity responsibilities. Professionals learn about the current threat landscape and how different cybersecurity fundamentals can be used to mitigate risks. Earning this certification demonstrates a person's ability to understand best practices and apply them to businesses.
Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) 4, 5, 7
The Fortinet NSE 4 designation recognizes the ability to install and manage the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of a FortiGate device to support corporate network security policies. The Fortinet NSE 5 certification demonstrates the ability to implement network security management and analytics using Fortinet security devices. The Fortinet NSE 7 credential validates advanced skills needed to deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Fortinet security solutions.
Your business can count on our MITS team
Are you tired of getting lackluster support and solutions from an amateur team? Your business deserves a team with experience backed by leading certifications. With 221 years of combined technical expertise and over 80 unique certifications, our MITS Wizards have supported clients of various sizes, specialties, and industries. Combined with our help desk's 99%+ customer satisfaction score, we have the knowledge and skills needed to help your business succeed.
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