Searching for Unicorns and Wizards in Big Data

Although many may argue the point, technology implementation for big data (and technology implementation in general) is usually the easy part. There’s a script to install it, there are online resources for answering questions, and if all else fails, we can outsource the setup and maintenance. However, structuring and managing teams of individuals who install, maintain and use those systems is no easy task.

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What To Do Before and After the CISSP Exam

Before we get to the celebration you’ll have after passing the CISSP, let’s look at some techniques to help you get through the exam. Two of the biggest mistakes people make are not treating it like a marathon and assuming that just because they work in IT or the computer industry, they know the one or more domains on the test and don’t need to study that material.

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What To Do Before and After the CISSP Exam

Before we get to the celebration you’ll have after passing the CISSP, let’s look at some techniques to help you get through the exam. Two of the biggest mistakes people make are not treating it like a marathon and assuming that just because they work in IT or the computer industry, they know the one or more domains on the test and don’t need to study that material.

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