Students and our sales staff are asking lots of questions about the recently announced CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam. Selected aspects of the exam have not been announced. I was able to review a CompTIA partner webinar covering the new exam, and acquire a forty page detailed mapping document. My deep dive isn’t complete, though this … Continue reading CompTIA Security+ SY0-501
Tag Archives: Security
Securing Your Small Office Systems
A consulting client recently called me about securing data in their small business office. They are extremely secure already, including data encryption, encrypted offsite backup, locked cabinets and locked data rooms, system account controls and audits, layered authorization, and job separation. Yet they asked a great question – what else can I do to enhance … Continue reading Securing Your Small Office Systems
CompTIA Continuing Education Program
Both our students and our sales staff regularly ask about CompTIA’s Continuing Education Program, so I thought I would set the record straight. You can acquire essential details directly through CompTIA, although they do not provide the history and details about which many inquire. Having taught CompTIA certification courses for the past 9 years, and … Continue reading CompTIA Continuing Education Program
CompTIA Security+ An Approach Toward Physical Security
For many IT professionals, Security+ is their first exposure to planning facility security. Comprehensive, layered security is always the best solution. With unlimited resources you can place cameras everywhere, key or card access systems at every door, signage throughout a facility, frequent training and user education, security guards, secured guest and public meeting areas, or … Continue reading CompTIA Security+ An Approach Toward Physical Security
CompTIA Series: Security Access Models
This blog provides clarifying information related to Security Access Models found on the CompTIA A+ Security+ exams. Allow me to recap my goal with this series: Although CompTIA exams are heavily based upon the published exam objectives, CompTIA tends to expand target material by exposing candidates to potential content on their certification exams. Although such … Continue reading CompTIA Series: Security Access Models
CompTIA Series: Risk Analysis Calculations
This blog provides clarifying information related to IPSec as found on the Security+ exams. Allow me to recap my goal with this series: Although CompTIA exams are heavily based upon the published exam objectives, CompTIA tends to expand target material by exposing candidates to potential content on their certification exams. Although such questions are not … Continue reading CompTIA Series: Risk Analysis Calculations
CompTIA Series – Internet Ports
This blog provides some tables covering common Internet (IP whether TCP or UDP) ports that may be found on CompTIA entry level exams. A continuation of my series addressing content useful for candidates preparing for CompTIA A+ or Security+ exams. Allow me to recap my goal with this series: For instructor-led CompTIA classes, see … Continue reading CompTIA Series – Internet Ports
Pass the CompTIA SYO-401 Security+ Exam
I finally had the time to study and pass the SYO-401 Security+ exam. Everyone who takes our SEC155 Security+ Certification Skills course wants more information about test preparation. My observation: You will need multiple resources and some focused study to pass this exam. Mere memorization of content is unlikely to assist you. Many of the questions … Continue reading Pass the CompTIA SYO-401 Security+ Exam
Windows 10 – Exploring Security
I continue my exploration of Windows 10. Ran an update first thing this morning, and received updates requiring a reboot. Not much information about the update contents when looking at Advanced Options within Windows Update settings. Still not much in terms of the App Store either. In fact, I could not get the App Store … Continue reading Windows 10 – Exploring Security
Windows 8/8.1: I want Windows Defender! (Not the “free” AV solution)
Our instructors just received Lenovo Touch screen laptops. Complete with all of the trial software that a person could want. Probably more. Amongst the several dozen free (well at least for a 30 to 90 day trial period) applications is a well know anti-virus solution. The AV offering is one of the top four on the … Continue reading Windows 8/8.1: I want Windows Defender! (Not the “free” AV solution)
