Cisco Just Overhauled the CCNP Security Core Exam: What SCOR v2.0 Actually Tests in 2026
CCNP Security's core exam got its first major rewrite since 2020. See what SCOR v2.0 tests, what's retired, and what it costs in 2026.
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Author: Richard Foster
Zscaler Now Has Four Certifications: How ZTCA, ZDTA, ZDTE, and ZDXA Compare in 2026
Zscaler certification now spans four exams: ZTCA, ZDTA, ZDTE, and ZDXA. Compare cost, format, and career fit before you pick one in 2026.
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Nutanix Overhauled Its Certification Program in 2026: Here’s What Actually Changed
Nutanix certification now lasts 3 years, added a 7.5 exam refresh, and 2 new specialties in 2026. See what changed and what's live on DirectCertify today.
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Check Point Is Retiring Three Certifications on September 30, 2026: What CCTE, CCMS, and CCVS Holders Need to Know
Check Point certification exams CCTE, CCMS, and CCVS retire September 30, 2026. Here's what's changing, what replaces them, and what to do now.
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CyberArk Is Now Idira: What Actually Changes for Your PAM Certification in 2026
Palo Alto Networks folded CyberArk into Idira in 2026. Here's what actually changed in the CyberArk certification program, and what didn't.
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Microsoft Just Split Agentic AI Into Two New Certifications: What AB-100 and AB-620 Actually Test
Microsoft's new agentic AI certification exams, AB-100 and AB-620, launched in September 2026. See what each tests, costs, and requires before you register.
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Why ISTQB’s CTAL-TAE Test Automation Certification Matters More in 2026
ISTQB's CTAL-TAE test automation certification just moved to v2.0. See exam format, cost, prerequisites, and what automation engineers earn in 2026.
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AWS Is Replacing the Machine Learning Engineer Associate Exam: What MLA-C02 Actually Changes in 2026
The AWS Machine Learning Engineer Associate exam is being replaced by MLA-C02, adding generative AI and Bedrock content. Here's the 2026 timeline and cost.
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CompTIA Linux+ Just Changed for 2026: What XK0-006 Actually Tests Now
CompTIA retired Linux+ XK0-005 in January 2026. Here's what the new XK0-006 CompTIA Linux+ certification actually tests, costs, and who should skip it.
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Splunk’s 2026 Certification Overhaul: What the New Legacy Tier and Exam-Only Recertification Actually Mean
Splunk certification just changed for 2026: a new Legacy tier, exam-only recertification, and where SPLK-5001 and SPLK-3001 fit under Cisco.
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