Ransomware: A Cyber Security Top Threat for 2013

January 31, 2013 Michael Gregg Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Imagine this: you come into work one day, boot up your laptop and find a warning message on your screen. Sometimes the messages claim to be from the FBI, an international law enforcement agency, or it may accuse users of illegal activity, perhaps visiting illegal or inappropriate websites. What they all have in common is one thing: a hacker has taken over your computer and wants money before he/she will give it back. What I have just described is ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malware that hackers install on your computer so they can lock it from a remote location and then demand money.

A Look at the CompTIA A+ 801 and 802 Exams

January 3, 2013 Michael Gregg Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

For many IT professionals, one of the first certifications they obtain is the A+. Individuals just getting into the IT field or wanting to increase their knowledge should know that two new A+ exams are available. These are the 220-801 and 220-802. These exams will replace 220-701 and 220-702. While the previous exams will continue to be available until August of 2013, now would be a good time to start considering the new exams.

Stopping Hackers Requires Training

December 10, 2012 Michael Gregg Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Identifying areas of security within a network requires a 24/7 strategy to keep botnets and cyber criminals out of your network. Ultimately, cyber attacks can bring businesses to a grinding halt, creating untold damage to network architecture, operational efficiencies, and the all-important, bottom line. The best way to deal with these threats is to maintain a trained, knowledgeable staff that understands security risks and vulnerabilities. This trained staff should be looking at several areas of the infrastructure.

Gain Advanced Security Knowledge with the CASP Certification

November 28, 2012 Michael Gregg Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Hardly a week goes by that you don’t read a news story about a security breach or hacking attempt. More and more companies place an emphasis on securing their digital assets. CompTIA has developed a certification to meet this need, the CompTIA Advanced Security Professional (CASP). What’s great about this certification is that it’s targeted toward security professionals with five to ten years of security experience.