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CASP Approved for DoD 8570.1

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According to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) is now 8570.1 approved. That’s good news for anyone looking for an alternative to what’s currently on the list for IAT level III and IAM level II security certification compliance.

CompTIA’s CASP certification is one of the newest security certifications and is designed for security professionals that have a minimum of 10 years hands-on experience in IT administration and at least five years of hands-on technical experience. What I like about the certification is that it’s a challenging certification that requires candidates to have hands-on experience with multiple security and networking technologies. While there is no required prerequisite, the CASP certification is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.

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Lessons I’ve Learned About Leadership from Dogs

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Not the same approach works with both of them and I have to adjust my approach with them to get the desired reaction. The same goes with people. As a sales engineer I supported over 100 sales reps, so obviously my time was limited. When someone was impolite to me I was not as apt to help them over someone who seemed to appreciate me. It’s hard to admit but the truth is we are prone to go extra for people who value others time. If I went around demanding things (yanking on leashes) I am sure no one would go above and beyond for what I am asking for.

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Watering Holes Attacks on the Rise

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In case you haven’t heard, a new attack vector is a “watering hole” attack. In the real world, you might think of a watering hole attack as one in which a lion waits nearby for other animals to visit a pond for a drink. As a technical attack, it’s not much different. The attacker sets traps on sites that are frequented by individuals/organizations. Once the victim visits the site, the attack is launched.

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