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An InfoSec News One Pager
allinfosecnews.com makes it a bit easier to keep track of whats going on in the cyber security news department ;)
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Training Suggestions for a Tight Budget
Hello everyone. I recently just finished my probationary period as a service desk specialist and my supervisor informed me that I have $800 to spend on training between now and the end of our fiscal year (June). Most OLL courses I've looked at start around $1800 and go up from there. I checked for any semi-local tech…
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Certification Magazine: Free One-Year Digital Subscription
TestOut recently acquired Certification Magazine from the prior owner MediaTec. CertMag is now published four times a year in January, April, July, and October. You can get a complimentary one-year subscription to the digital edition of the magazine, beginning with the forthcoming Summer issue in July 2019. CertMag will…
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Management
I’m close to testing for the CCNA as it’s still my goal to persue a career in the IT field. Future goals include better understanding of the security aspect, cloud, & wireless area (Wi-Fi & Cellular). IMO, my recent promotion to management changes things slightly. I feel that to manage a group in a particular job function…
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What's It Like to be a Help Desk Manager? Cyber Speak Podcast
https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/whats-it-like-to-be-a-help-desk-manager/ Chris interviews Gloria Milton this week, who talks a little bit about her experience as a help desk manager and what it takes to succeed in IT. Those of us on TechExams who are newer to the field might find this to be pretty informative! Let…
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Cyber Terrorism Concentration or SCADA Cybersecurity Concentration
Has anyone had any experience with SCADA and is it a marketable certificate in the IT security field?
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Current role and title change.
Hi This may be one for managers but anyone's free to throw a thought in. 8 months ago I became an information security officer working purely non technical anymore coming from a tech you background. As I had a fair bit of iso27001 knowledge but lacked direct experience I came in just under mid pay for that role. Fair…
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What would you do?
So say, your director hires a manager who doesn't have any InfoSec management level certifications i.e CISSP, CISM, etc...but you have some management level certs with extensive experience on both management and technical sides? Do you expect growth opportunity when there is no anticipation for the team to grow in size as…
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Network & Security role
Hey all, I'm looking to get into a Network & Security role. I am currently on a service desk. I was wondering what type of exams do i need to go for to get basic fundamentals etc? I'm looking to do the Network+ exam but was thinking if anyone had any ideas on what to go for or look into more? Thanks!
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Does the Federal Government accept WGU degrees?
I'm currently applying for a position with the Federal Government, department of Interior. I know WGU is regionally credited but will the they give me credit for my degree or say no points for you (during the hiring process)? Thanks for the info.
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Next Step Advice Needed
Hello everyone, I've been around long ago [2016-2017] while undertaking my CompTIA A+, Sec+ and Net+ certificates as I wished to move on with a career in IT. I moved places and eventually I returned to UK at the end of 2017 looking for an IT job. To be honest it was really hard to get into it as everywhere most employers…
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FREE InfoSec World Conference & Expo ticket (Orlando-Disney APR 1-3)
Once again I am sharing the wealth with TE. I have a FREE pass ($2000 value) to https://infosecworld.misti.com/. This is happening April 1-3 at Disney Orlando. For 25 years InfoSec World has been the “business of security” conference. To manage today’s threats, security practitioners must have the skills to be both a…
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WGU MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Hi Everyone I've been playing with the idea of going back to school for the WGU: MS CISA course. I'm a previous graduate of the university in their MBA:ITM and liked the learning model. I wanted to know if anyone has taken the course and know if there are any certifications that I can have that will waive courses in the…
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Career change: from infrastructure to cloud
Hello guys, I was wondering if someone might be able to give me some advice about how to migrate from infrastructure role (onsite datacenter) to cloud role. I'm a +8y ms infrastructure, but now, I realized that I should take my career to next level, and that mean, cloud computing (AWS, Azure and Google). But I actually…
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Will you be at RSA?
Hey Everyone! Will you be at RSA next month? I am not attending, but @infosec_darren will be in the Infosec booth (N 4303) and would love to meet you! We're also sponsoring the pub crawl, so be sure to stop by and grab a drink (or two) on us!
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Book recommendation -- Tribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World
I don't know if anyone has picked up this book yet, but if you want to learn career advice from well-respected professionals in the field, this is the book for you. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1793464189 Also, the book was released for free on an e-book with intention of helping out those that cannot afford to…
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Training online ~ annoyance
So, I tend to bounce around to different training sites to learn stuff. However, what is getting annoying TO ME, that is...is the timeout feature they put on the website, for instance AWS, FedVTE are a couple examples, if you are idle for just a few mins, it logs you out. I mean, I get it, it's security, but damn...having…
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Help with studying and continuing to improve
I could use some help on studying and why we try to improve after so many failures over and over? I could use some drive to start studying again but its kind of beaten out of me now (I cant study anymore and i find it a challenge just to study for a goal)
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WGU New - Master of Science Cyber Security and Information Assurance
February 1, they revamped the degree. I started on January 1. I just looked at the program: https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cybersecurity-information-assurance-masters-program.html#close The only classes that are the same are the Ethical Hacking (CEH), Forensics and Network Intrusion (CHFI), Secure Network Design…
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Wilmington university (MA in cybersecurity) or take certifications? Need help to decide
Hello Everyone, I need help to decide if I should attend Wilmington university to get my Masters in Cybersecurity or try to self study on certain security exams and take the certification exams. I would be taking the masters in cybersecurity through my employer reimbursement program so most of it, if not all will be fully…
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Student discount clearinghouse sites
Who has favorite sites that aggregate student discounts from multiple businesses into one, easy-to-access Website? I've just become a new student (with a personal .edu email address) and I've been looking at these sites: StudentBeans Academic Superstore journeyEd StudentDiscounts Any thoughts on these sites or others?
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Anyone still using the old Safari To Go Apps
Hi, Does anyone use the old Safari To Go apps on Android ? I have the impression that they changed something on their side, end of line are not wrapped and I have to scroll horizontally.
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Webinar from Tony Sager of Center for Internet Security
Hey TE members, Part of my role at InfoSec Institute includes contributing to our webinar series. I recently helped organize two webinars that I think you might enjoy. Both recordings are ungated (no forms!): * Top 20 Security Controls for a More Secure Infrastructure. Tony Sager from CIS talks best practices for securing…
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References for implementing and troubleshooting backups in an enterprise environment?
I work a help desk job but my roles are NOC related. I haven't had prior experience working in an enterprise environment so everything about my job is essentially foreign to me. I know where I can find info on working with active directory or troubleshooting network issues, but I have no idea where I can learn more about…
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Career Academy New year Special, $29 for 12 months
Hi Everyone, I got an email from careeracademy.com advertising for their New Year offer, $29 for 12 months. You can watch more than 1500+ learning videos and earn Earn CEUs and CPEs, Earn 38 ITIL® Credits Obtain 611 PDUs. Note: I don't think the Add-on: Hands-On Practice Labs is included with this subscription. also, I…
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ITpro.tv powered by PRACTICE-LABS
Greetings Everyone did anyone here ever use the practice labs that ITpro.tv provides that's supplied by another IT training company called PRACTICE-LABS, based in the UK? what's your comment if you have used them before? are the labs worth the price? Reason i ask is because a lot of people here talk about ''TestOut'',…
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HUMBLE BOOK BUNDLE: CYBERSECURITY BY PACKT
Great deal through Humble Bundle offering 18 Cybersecurity books and 7 videos from Packt for $15: here
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CyberSpeak Podcast
A few of my colleagues recently started a new podcast. I thought some of you might enjoy checking it out (the interview with Ron Gula is especially good). Here's the description from iTunes: Get security awareness and IT training insight direct from the trenches in this weekly podcast hosted by InfoSec Institute's Chris…
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Mentorship in IT
Going to try to keep this as short as possible... How do you guys feel about mentorship in IT? I feel as if that's what I am lacking. I've been working in an Network/Infrastructure work center for the past 3 years and am the lowest/youngest member on the totem poll. I have worked hard to gain knowledge in the career field…
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Capella grads check in here!
I'm a Capella alum in InfoSec (MS) from 2007. What is Capella's Information Assurance program like now?
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Anyone read these security books
I typically don't read books, especially for certifications but I've been thinking about checking these. Anyone recommend any of them? Zero Trust Networks: O'Reilly, Evan Gilman, Doug Barth…
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Need Advice About Information Security Career
Hello Everyone, I'm really confused and i need your help, I've been for 10 years in System administration, network and ERP fields and now i'm working as IT manager 35 Years old . However, i can see how the demand of information security is getting higher than ever before, and i love to work in this domain. So, my question…