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Comprehensive visibility into an organization’s network activity is essential not only to quickly combat DDoS threats, but also to enable compliance reporting and archive security event data that enables security audits and forensic analysis of past threats. Organizations can learn from past attacks to uncover hidden patterns of data and identify emerging vulnerabilities within the massive streams of security event data Without this level of visibility, it is impossible to determine how effectively an attack was mitigated and whether there were any false-positives which led to collateral damage that substantiates any service level agreement (SLA) claims. For over a decade, Corero has been providing state-of-the-art, highly-effective, automatic DDoS protection solutions for enterprise, hosting and service provider customers around the world. Our SmartWall®  DDoS mitigation solutions  protect on-premise, cloud, virtual and hybrid environments.   Moreover, cloud-based D...

In an ideal world, your competitors would attempt to outperform you online by improving their content, SEO and   conversion rate, which is the legitimate way to use your website to gain competitive advantage. But in some cases, competitors might take more extreme measures. A competitor might hire someone to mount a DDoS attack on your site in the knowledge that this won’t only impact your website, it’ll also impact your business. In the time it takes you to get your site working again, they will be taking business from you, especially if they are   running ads   using your business name as a keyword. If your site isn’t up and running again quickly, you’ll lose search ranking and may find that your competitors now rank above you on Google. Of course, it’s very difficult to prove who carried out any DDoS attack. The attack won’t come from your competitor’s IP address! Unless you have very deep pockets, attempting to take legal action against a competitor you suspect...

Every year IT security industry finds new ways to deal with attackers, but hackers also don’t stand still. For this reason, IT sphere must always be one step ahead! CompTIA CSA+ can give or improve the following security analyst skills: Configure and use threat detection tools. Perform data analysis. Interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization. Well, if you haven’t been convinced of the importance of CSA+ yet, or if you still don’t know why you need this certification, then the following information is specially for you. Information technology certification exam training is what you need in order to be fully prepared to pass your final test. After computer training you may have a degree or a certificate but you still do not have an official document that is recognized by Microsoft, CIW and Comptia or any other. If you have computer education that qualifies you to be a Server Administrator then you will want to get certified in Microsoft, CIW...

CompTIA has recently begun including performance based questions for several of its exams in addition to the standard multiple choice questions. The current list of exams that contain performance based questions are: A+ (220-801 and 220-802), Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Network+ (N10-005), and Security+ (SY0-301). Candidates are required to perform a specific task or solve a problem in simulated IT environments in Performance-based questions. When the candidate completes the required steps, the task is considered accomplished. A comprehensive certification prep course can help you to prepare thoroughly for the actual certification exam. uCertify courses include performance-based question in the practice tests to help candidates prepare for CompTIA exams. We’ve established that having a trade background can be a natural fit for an IT Career. We have also established that there is a growing market for people with IT skills in and around Washington, Virginia, and ...

According to the certification exam for the CompTIA A+, the exam consists of two tests, the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802. CompTIA A+ Certifications were issued for the first time in the U.S from 2011 onward. They are valid for three years only but can be maintained through recertification. The exam has 90 questions, all of them are in the form of multiple-choice and performance-based questions. You might already be familiar with the examination pattern if you have appeared in any certification exam before however, for the aspiring professional it is imperative that he learns the difference between the two types of questions that he will have to face in the test. One of the reasons many people decide not to obtain certifications that would significantly elevate their careers is a list of conditions required to enter the training and obtain the certification. Unlike many other cybersecurity certifications, Security+ does not have any requirements regarding mandatory prerequis...

The beauty of the Network+ certification is that it opens the doors to most entry-level IT jobs and sets the stage to move deeper into cybersecurity specialties. If you’re considering pursuing this cybersecurity certificate, here are some jobs that will be open to you: IT managers develop methods to solve the company’s computer problems and oversee other IT employees. They are in charge of minimizing network downtime and keeping costs under control. The IT manager will advise upper management on the latest technology and how new hardware or software could benefit the company. Information security, also called Infosec, is growing in its popularity and scope. It’s difficult to assign a specific job title for these military and specialized security jobs. However, despite not having specific titles, there is a demand for trained IT professionals to work in sensitive environments. This could involve anything from securing servers at large industrial corporations to working as a civi...

There are many great   CompTIA A+ courses   available which you can refer for starting the prep right away. The CompTIA A+ training will cover the fundamentals of hardware, networking, and mobile devices to troubleshooting techniques. However, the best way for CompTIA A+ certification preparation is to pick up an old PC, open up the parts and start studying it. That way you could marry up the theoretical knowledge with the practical. In the year 2018, there have been phenomenal job requirements for CompTIA A+ certified professionals across the globe and will continue to be there in 2019. The support technicians with CompTIA A+ certifications were needed in every organization and also well paid.   Hands-on experience doesn’t always align with IT certification exams. IT professionals with years of experience fail these entry-level exams and others with only classroom experience pass. A study guide book and a few online review questions may be all you need if you h...

CompTIA   announced that their A+ 800 series exams will be expiring on June 30, 2016. After that date, those exams will be pulled from all testing centers around the world. If you are already A+ certified, your certification will stay the same and you can stop reading this post now. But, if you haven’t received your A+ certification yet … keep reading! Recently, CompTIA released their A+ 900 series Objectives, which we began teaching in the   TechSmart KC   IT Administrator track in early March 2016. This means it is no longer possible to resit the 800 series objectives classes because we are teaching from new books and are gearing individuals towards the new A+ exams. This question is the one that’s often asked the most by individuals looking to go for the Security+ certification. To answer them, there is a lot of difference in how much an individual can earn after taking the Security+ certification and this difference depends on the overall experience and skill of...

I like most of Mike Meyers’ books as they are well written, informative, and align well to their respective exams.   This A+ book from him is comprehensive , and therefore a good resource to get the material that you’ll need for the exam.   Authors Parker and Doctor are no strangers to writing CompTIA textbooks, and this book of practice exams will   help you prepare for the A+ exam, which is why I like it   I usually don’t recommend three different books, but for the two exams of the A+, more is better. This exam cram book   cuts out all of the BS, and gets right down to what you need to know .   The course contents of this certification are so diverse that nearly anyone working in the cybersecurity sector will benefit immensely from acquiring this certification, but more recently, these are the jobs that require this certification the most: Systems Administrator Network Administrator Security Administrator Junior IT Auditor/ Penetration...

Software runs on hardware. It’s really just that simple. When today’s technology professional goes onto a site to resolve a problem, it’s usually because it couldn’t be resolved remotely through session shadowing. It is just as likely that the problem is with the hardware as it might be with the software. In fact, it is usually somewhat likelier. So the age of the “heh, I’m a SOFTWARE guy. I don’t touch hardware!” attitude is long over. In fact, its downright unprofessional and unproductive. When a professional shows up at a customer site, they want to leave that site with the problem solved. It’s a matter of honor, of pride. To assure that, they need to be able to resolve whatever they may encounter, hardware or software. Experience may include creating a personal blog, managing social media sites or helping family members install and repair home computer systems. Demonstrating technical skills includes studying for and passing certification exams. More Info: jobs that requi...

Cybersecurity continues to dominate the headlines as one of the most important IT components in nearly every organization around the globe. And, while securing infrastructure, hardware, applications, and the like has become highly effective over the past 5+ years, the biggest threat to most companies continues to be individual users and a lack of awareness. Companies report that 31% of successful breaches stem from inadequate training of non-technical employees. Every Information Security team needs to be shouting from the proverbial rooftops to get all users trained and familiar with common attacks. Most of these attacks are not sophisticated. Phishing continues to top the list as one of the most effective vectors for breach. The simple act of familiarizing non-technical (and even some technical) staff with the common “red flags” of malicious e-mails can save a company from the next devastating cyberattack. This information reveals that organizations and individuals interested in a...

What is it?   CompTIA A+   is an entry-level certification and is a basic starting point for an IT career. Certified A+ technicians handle the maintenance of PCs, printers, operating systems, mobile devices and laptops. Certification process:   You must pass two exams in order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification — one multiple choice and one performance-based. The exam costs approximately $200. Entry-level job postings seeking this credential:   7,681 Most common job titles: In-home support specialist Desktop support technician Help desk technician Foundation certifications:   These CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral and provide a solid knowledge base for any path to becoming a network administrator. Cisco certifications:   These credentials are valuable for administrators that manage Cisco’s widely-used network devices, such as routers and switches. Microsoft certifications:   These certificates are key for administrators t...

Two important points to note as you're studying our videos: First, make sure you download the exercise files for each course. I add supplemental resources to every one of my modules; Pluralsight ZIPs up the text files into a single download that's attached to the course. As you can see in the screenshot below, you can nab the files by navigating to the Exercise files tab in our Web player and then clicking “Download exercise files.”   CompTIA presents you with a number of questions with accompanying graphics of questionable quality. Interpreting exactly what the image represents frustrates some test takers. CompTIA has come a long way in this department (there’s actually very few images that I find hard to interpret), but it only takes one to put the unprepared test taker into a bad mental place. If you run into a graphic that confuses you, put yourself in the question maker’s place. Say to yourself “What are they trying to make me see here?” and you’ll find those confusin...

CompTIA Network+ certification   was introduced by Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) in 1999 to test the skills of network technicians with some amount of relevant experience in this field. It tests the minimum knowledge required for working on a network and some prerequisites for network design and implementation. Network+ exam patterns were updated in 2002, 2005, and 2009. You should start the preparation at least a few months before the exam so that you do not feel rushed. Start slowly and then get yourself up to the full preparation mode. Review the expected range of study material for the LX0-104 exam. Once you have an idea of what the exam will cover, review the documents to cover the objectives. On the podcast, CompTIA's VP for certifications talked up the value of the ANSI/ISO accreditation and said that the policy change was "very much in response to their evolving requirements." It doesn't make CompTIA much money (and the group is a no...

CompTIA A+ exams are globally acknowledged vendor-neutral designation for IT professionals. The exam validates your expertise in the field of: Assemble components based on customer requirements   Install, configure and maintain devices, PCs, and software for end users Understand the basics of networking and security/forensics Properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues Apply troubleshooting skills Provide appropriate customer support Understand the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment t’s a big world we live in and it is completely up to you where you would like to route your career after being a CompTIA A+ Certified Technician. Your geographic location plays a vital role in this. The competition for entry level technical positions is much more fierce in cities where population is high. The   CompTIA A+ certification   not only will give you a sound edge over others in this competitive world, but ...

ComptiaⓇ A+ Exam Sim with Labsim for A+ certification preparation. The practice tests consist of 100s of up to date questions with answers and explanations, thus providing you with exam-like questions in a timed environment. Flashcards provide domain knowledge related to the question topic. The practice tests offer all standard features like bookmarking, wrong answers review, category scoring, learn/exam modes, and details stats. Expect a good percentage of the 90 or so questions to cover more recent technologies. In short, don’t expect a lot of WEP or DES questions. Here’s a list of some of the “newish” technologies and solutions you need to know for this new version of the CompTIA Security+ exam. These are in no particular order but should cover you until the next update the exam in 2021. Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral (ECDHE) Crypto service provider and Crypto modules Hardware Security Modules (HSM) Continuity of operations planning (COOP) Forensic strategic in...