Tag: IT
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Book Review: InfoSec Strategies and Best Practices
I just finished reading InfoSec Strategies and Best Practices by Joseph MacMilan last week. I have to say that if you want one book to read on the Information Security field, this is a pretty good choice. Not only did the book go over some of the basics of information security like the CIA Triad…
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A+ Takeaways: Troubleshooting & An Example
We can take certifications as IT professionals, and quickly lose a good portion of what we learned from it. It’s because we are tested on a breadth of knowledge and don’t always have a breadth of knowledge required in our respective roles. But there are usually some good takeaways that are worth trying to hold…
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Learning PowerShell with ChatGPT3
I work in a Microsoft heavy environment. And because of that, I have found that PowerShell is increasingly becoming a tool I wish I knew better. So, I’m trying to grow in my understanding of how to use this tool. And the more I learn, the more I enjoy it. So, I have to give…
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Cybersecurity Frameworks
I just did a post about my experience with the GRC Masterclass that Dr. Gerald Auger created. It was a great class and I highly recommend taking the class. With this post though, I wanted to highlight some of the major frameworks and give a general overview (and honestly a nice set of links to…
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Educational Freebies
Cisco: Cisco is presently offering courses for free. Their introduction to cybersecurity can be found here: https://www.netacad.com/courses/cybersecurity/introduction-cybersecurity. They have a Cybersecurity Essentials course here as well: https://www.netacad.com/courses/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-essentials. They also have a Networking Essentials course here: https://www.netacad.com/courses/networking/networking-essentials. Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is offering their courses and certifications free through December 31st. You can find out more…
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Creating a Server
I wanted to create a home-lab. Something that would allow me an opportunity to test out whatever it is I’m learning. So I purchased some refurb Dell server and found that after an install of Linux the dual CPUs were being utilized at 80%. So…I returned it. Lost some money on it but then decided,…
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Personal Cybersecurity Checklist
I like to build things that work and implement systems. It’s just a rewarding work to know that you put something into play that is both helpful and consistently yields results. One of those things is a routine for the normal activities of my life. I like having a routine because, well, I’m an introverted…
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