This Week: Security Tools for Newbies. The demand is high for IT professionals with security skills. This is the best time to enter this field. Security must be a top priority for every organization’s IT infrastructure. We discussed security-based tools that IT pros should use, talked about common security threats to enterprises, argued for Security+ certification, and highlighted some of the benefits. 5 Security Tools for Beginners IT Pros. It will take time to learn how to protect your IT network. Network security is complicated. There are many tools available to help you get up to speed. These are five tools that we recommend you immediately. Ten Common Security Threats to Enterprise Organizations Data and network security are critical. Every day we hear about data breaches that are massive. Here are 10 common threats faced by larger organizations and how they can be avoided. Is Security+ worth it? It is often disputed whether vendor neutral certifications such as those offered by CompTIA have any value. Some IT professionals feel they are too basic while others insist they are essential to building an IT foundation. We investigated whether CompTIA Security+ certification is mandatory. CBT Nuggets Cybersecurity Training Start training

This Week: Earning your CISSP Exam The CISSP exam covers eight domains, and is a comprehensive security examination. CBT Nuggets trainer Keith Barker describes it as “a mile wide by two inches deep.” It is dense and requires sponsorship. The value of this exam is disputed. We also discussed how to find a sponsor, and what constitutes CISSP experience. We also discussed how to find a sponsor, and whether or not the CISSP is worthwhile. What is considered CISSP experience? CISSP requires at minimum five years of paid experience in one of the eight security domains covered. Other ways to count CISSP experience are available. Here are some. How to Find Your (ISC2)2 CISSP sponsorGetting your CISSP certificate is not as simple as passing an exam. To earn the certification, test takers must have worked experience and be endorsed for by a sponsor. These are some tips to help find a sponsor and why you need one. CBT Nuggets Cybersecurity Training Get started There are many options for IT security. Here are a few reasons you should or shouldn’t pursue CISSP certification. Which Countries have the highest concentration of CISSP certification holders? The highest concentration of CISSP certificate holder around the world is found in the Cayman Islands and Singapore. Here’s a complete listing of CISSPs per 100,000 people. Download

This week: Cloud+ Terms

Cloud computing skills are highly in demand. Cloud computing is a hot field. CompTIA Cloud+ certification can help you get a job as an IT professional and make you a success. This week, we discussed cloud migration pitfalls and cloud access control. We also discussed the four methods of updating in any cloud. 6 Constraints…

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This week: CISA. The Certified Information Systems Auditor certification, (CISA), is the gold standard. It is for anyone who uses “auditor” and many others who don’t. While the CISA certification is the best option for certain career paths there are many security certifications, including the CISSP. We examined the pros and cons of the CISA certification, as well as the options available, and the possible jobs that you could get after passing the rigorous security exam. Is the CISA worth the effort? Cybersecurity professionals are in greater demand than ever before. Cybersecurity certifications are essential. The ISACA CISA certification is for IT auditors. What jobs are available for CISAs? CISA certification is for anyone who can manage compliance and risk. This includes security analysts, accountants, and security managers. CISA vs CISSP – Which one is right? Both CISSP certifications and CISA certifications validate cybersecurity skills. However, they have different focuses. Learn about the differences and which certification is right for you. Bob Salmans teaches ISACA CISA Training. This intermediate ISACA CISA training prepares you to become an auditor. It is the only exam that will allow you to earn the Certified Information Systems Auditor certificate. Download

This week: CCNP Security

There are many security certifications you can obtain. Security is one the most sought-after IT skills. If you are a network engineer with CCNA Security certification, CCNP Security allows you to further your security and networking skills. This week we examined whether CCNP Security is right for your career, the best CCNP lab setups, and…

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These are the top 5 most sought-after cloud computing jobs in 2022

A recent World Economic Forum report estimates that by 2022, nearly 30% of global job opportunities will be in data, AI (artificial intelligence), engineering, and cloud computing. These trends are indicative of the potential growth potential for the Digital Economy. The rapid advancements in digitalisation, digital services driven AI, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and…

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The Top 10 Most High-Paying IT Certifications in 2022

It’s never too late to become certified in new technologies. We identified the 10 certifications that will most increase your earnings in 2022, and where you can find training for them. The most highly-paid IT certifications reflect changing opinions and tech trends. This has a significant impact on IT departments around the globe. IT decision-makers…

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The Seven Layers of Networking Part III

By KailinAchesonThe first two parts of this blog, Part 1 and Part 2, covered the seven layers in the Open Systems Interconnection model. This installment will focus on the four layers of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). It will also compare the TCP/IP model to the OSI model. The OSI model and TCP/IP are related…

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Part II: The Seven Layers of Networking

By KailinAchesonIn Part 1 of The Seven Layers of Networking, John started a discussion about the layers of Open Systems Interconnection’s (OSI). You can read about the first four layers in that blog: the Physical layer (Data Link layer), the Network layer (Network layer), and the Transport layer (Transport layer). The first four layers are…

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Part I: The Seven Layers of Networking

John Oden. It is difficult to have a conversation about network without hearing someone refer at this or that layer. If you talk for more time, you will soon hear someone refer to this device as Layer X or Layer Y. These conversations are often started with the assumption that everyone is familiar with the…

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