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IP address conservation: Imagine having a network of 20 hosts. A lot of IP addresses (254-20=234) would be lost by using a class C network. It will be more productive to split up large networks into smaller parts and maintain a large digit of addresses. Reduced network traffic: The smaller networks that produce the minimal broadcast domains are established, resulting in less network boundary broadcast traffic. Essentially, a subnet under class A, B, or C is a smaller portion of the network. Creating and using subnets will help keep your network functional and structured. Let's say that a company wants to use four separate IP address blocks, with 50 hosts per segment, for the various segments of its network. The organization utilizes the following blocks of IP addresses: 200.1.0.0 200.1.1.0 200.1.2.0 0 200.1.3.0 Each IP address block will generate 254 IP addresses, allowing the sum of 254 x 4 total IP addresses for network use. That corresponds to 1,016 IP addresses. But on each blo...

The global pandemic reinforced the exceptional value of cloud computing to the world economy. Cloud tools and services enabled organizations to send millions of workers and students home in just a few weeks, thus maintaining supply chains and educational processes. In fact, in 2020, enterprise adoption of cloud services spiked by 50% (McAfee). But this technological shift had its downside: The hasty shift to work from home necessitated prioritizing productivity over security. As a result, it amplified security gaps that had existed before and introduced new security issues — and adversaries are working hard to exploit them. The FBI reports a 300–400% increase in reports of cyberattacks since the start of the pandemic, and McAfee found that external attacks on cloud accounts spiked by 630%. Attackers targeted all types of businesses, but large corporations, governments and critical medical organizations were especially hard hit (MonsterCloud). Ransomware attacks were particularly common...

Some organizations have the resources and capabilities to secure their IT infrastructure against potential Cyber threats; however, many organizations cannot do so. Organizations either deploy the most up-to-date security software solution or pay thousands of dollars for security tools. Even after that, no organization is entirely secure. Organizations must be aware of modern-day threats and vulnerabilities to keep themselves protected from cyberattacks. These challenges can be overcome by working on a robust cyber threat intelligence program. Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA) training enables cybersecurity professionals to improve their skills in building sufficient organizational cyber threat intelligence. Cyber threat intelligence involves reliable data collection from various sources, context-relevant analysis, production of useful intelligence, and distributing the relevant information to stakeholders. A threat intelligence analyst should have specific skills and knowle...

To produce rapid, relevant and consistent search results, you need a data classification engine that can ingest the semantic and structural rules of a specific data taxonomy, and then bulk-process large numbers of files by intelligently tagging them with the right metadata according to taxonomic rules. Unfortunately, you can’t achieve either of these tasks with out-of-the-box SharePoint. Native SharePoint search is also limited in its ability to classify content according to criteria that can’t be captured using keywords. For example, knowledge workers and organizational leaders alike often find it necessary and useful to categorize documents based on their level of importance, so a search engine should be able to sort results with the most relevant and important findings at the top of the list. Without additional configuration, SharePoint search lacks the ability to sort results by relevance, even if metadata has been diligently and consistently applied to the whole repository. This i...

Being a sysadmin basically means being a superhero. Fighting bad guys (aka hackers), helping ordinary people (aka users), saving your home (aka IT environment) from various disasters — it all sounds very heroic, but it’s just an average day in a sysadmin’s life. As you can see, dumb users still top the list! Bear in mind, though, that many sysadmins from the SpiceWorks community say that the trick to moving a user along the path from dumb toward wise is proper training. So before complaining about the stupidity of your users, think about ways to educate them. Horrible IT management is still in the top 5, but unrealistic deadlines and printer issues have shot up ahead of that as even bigger pains for sysadmins. During the five years between the surveys, the threat landscape changed dramatically, and as a result, a new contender — hackers, spammers and phishers — rounds out the top 5 tier. The next level of pains includes the pressures of working 24/7 and on a tight budget, as well as sy...

As the name implies, server roles allow you to grant server-level permissions. There are two types of server roles: Fixed server roles — SQL Server provides nine fixed server roles; you can assign principals to these roles but you cannot change role permissions. Fixed server roles are convenient and support backwards compatibility, but user-defined roles are recommended wherever possible because they enable you to fine-tune the permissions. Note that SQL Database does not support fixed server roles. However, it includes two roles, dbmanager and loginmanager, that behave like server roles. User-defined server roles — You can assign principals and change role permissions. Creating a user-defined server role is simple: Create the role using this command:CREATE SERVER ROLE serverrole Grant permissions to the role using a command like this example:GRANT ALTER ANY DATABASE TO serverrole Add a principal to the role using this command:ALTER SERVER ROLE serverrole ADD MEMBER [test\exampleuser] ...

Classifying your data will help you understand where your critical data resides, including whether a particular SharePoint Online site or site collection or a OneDrive for Business folder shared with external users contains sensitive data. This insight will enable you to set up external sharing according to the sensitivity and value of data stored there. Who are guest users in Microsoft 365? A guest is any external user who has been granted permission by the owner of a Microsoft 365 group to participate in group conversations, calendar invitations, file sharing and notebook activities. Microsoft 365 guest users are the same as Office 365 guest users. To ensure comprehensive and accurate data discovery and classification, choose an advanced solution like Netwrix Data Classification. Its automated and highly accurate data tagging enables you to choose appropriate sharing settings and also enables users to easily find the data they need. The tagging will also improve the effectiveness of ...

After earning CompTIA A+, Clark knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he wanted to specialize in cybersecurity. Although he was able to get into IT without a degree, he decided to start working toward a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity engineering at Western Governor’s University in June 2020. “I want to be an executive leader in cybersecurity someday,” Clark said. “I know a degree along with a variety of IT certifications will help make that possible.” Because he was committed to reaching his goal of becoming a cybersecurity specialist and had seen firsthand how much weight IT certifications added to his resume, he earned CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ in August 2020. Earning several CompTIA certifications and securing a government IT job so quickly gave Clark a newfound sense of confidence that led him to interview for a new IT job with a Fortune 500 company. While working toward his bachelor’s degree, he secured this once-in-a-lifetime job in August, having just a few month...

In demonstrating how learning must be personalized and woven into the fabric of business, Rana encouraged the audience to think about the employee-led learning opportunities such as stretch assignments, mentorships, cross-training, peer coaching, and education committees. The panel discussed how these kinds of opportunities demonstrated the community nature of learning opportunities in a learning culture; sharing knowledge and ideas throughout the organization is essential to the continual evolution. Stewart and Venuthurupalli drew attention to how community learning activities can be crucial during periods of low revenue, such as the COVID-19 global pandemic. Addressing internal skills gaps using a database of employee skills, creating a cross-functional team to identify the most in-demand training and virtualize it, or creating a committee to evaluate free educational resources are examples of leveraging the community in a learning culture. As the five takeaways outline above demonst...

You’re on the hunt for your next great job. You’ve got a resume that pops and you’ve tapped in to your social network — but before you dive deep into interview preparation and scour the internet for career tips, you should stop to give some thought to the job market. Finding the right market for your talents is an essential part of job prep, but it can get overwhelming — fast. The term “job market” can mean many things. On the one hand, it can take into account physical locations where jobs can be found. On the other hand, it can also discount physical location entirely and focus on competition, open positions, and economic stability. This means various factors can affect whether a particular market is on the rise or in decline. COVID-19 has majorly changed this landscape. At the beginning of 2020, The Wall Street Journal presented its ranking for the hottest U.S. job markets. That list predicted the top five cities would be: Austin Nashville Denver Seattle San Francisco Then, we enter...

Channel account managers need some very specific skills: to manage a pipeline, provide a forecast, meet a quota, execute on a program, and use their leverage to create results. But that’s not enough in today’s market. Today, CAMs need to completely understand their partners’ businesses: how the make money, what their goals are, and how they plan to get there. They need to analyze that information with the vendor’s goals and be able to articulate and execute on a strategy that creates success up and down the supply chain, according to Bixler. “You might find yourself in front of technical account manager for a partner in the field talking about the product. The next day you’re in front of a CTO or CEO talking about strategizing implications of partnership,” Bixler said. “You have to be able to change your approach, your communications style, your level of detail. Empathy is a big part of the win-win mindset. Put yourself in the partner’s shoes.” At the same time, it’s important to balan...

Tech Republic had an article in December, 2012 about the top 5 in-demand certifications of 2013. CompTIA A+ was not one of them. But it would be wrong to assume that this vendor-neutral certification is not important for you. What is it all about? CompTIA’s website states that the A+ certification is the starting line for a career in IT. Major hardware and software companies like Dell, IBM, Lenovo, HP, CompuCom and Intel have made it a pre-requisite for their service technicians. Certification Information To get CompTIA A+ certified, one needs to clear two exams. They are discussed below: CompTIA A+ 220-801 covers the basics of computer technology, laptops and related hardware, basic networking and installation and configuration of PCs. CompTIA A+ 220-802 tests if one has the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems including configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and email) for mobile operating systems like Apple iOS and Android. MOre Info: jobs yo...

No one likes to be bored. A common fear with online learning — and any educational course for that matter — is that the content won’t be engaging. Heavy text and repetitive modules may have been standards of early online learning options, but not anymore. Most providers know that learners are more successful when they are engaged and enjoying what they are learning. That’s why, in many courses, you’ll find videos, infographics, and opportunities for hands-on learning. Each course is broken into short, digestible modules that allow you to tackle topics with focus and take breaks whenever you need them. Sitting in a traditional classroom gives you access to an instructor and other students when you need help. A common fear of online learning is being left alone if you have questions or concerns. CareerStep offers end-to-end support to make your learning experience as easy as possible and help ease the transition from training to your new job. Our team can help you select the course that ...

The next thing that you need to do is get a subscription to the CCIE forum; it is like a community where different CCIE professionals interact with each other and help each other by sharing tips and additional information to help you get a detailed look into the exam structure. These professionals are almost available 24/7. You can ask them questions about any part or section of the exam, and they will get back to you at their earliest disposal. Find Your Weakness Being in the lab for all that time and practicing different modules, you might end up being challenged by a few of them for sure, these are weaknesses, and you should overcome these long before the exam date comes near. Make a list of your weaknesses and the things that you need to grow a better grip on and burn some excessive midnight oil for these and get them in order before the exam is over your head. Online PDF Exam Papers To make things easier for you and provide you with a real-life taste for the CCIE Cisco exam, there...

If you want to get a second date, or in this case, another interview or even a job offer, then you need to show interest. Most interviewers will set aside at least 10 minutes to ask them any questions that you might have. This is a perfect time to ask about the company’s culture and get more info about the position. Don’t waste this opportunity. Asking the right questions can make you look even more impressive as a candidate and help you stand out from the other applicants. 5. Forgetting to Follow Up Following up after an interview is very, very important. It lets the hiring manager know that you really are interested in the position and shows positive qualities like directness, organizational skills, and ambition. It also forms stronger connections that could help benefit you in the future. Even if you don’t get a job offer, taking time to follow up by sending a thank you note post-interview can go a long way toward developing friendships among professionals who could help teach you h...

When talking about MedTech, what makes it different from other industries is the collection and sharing of PHI (protected health information). PHI has privacy regulations in accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). On top of HIPAA, MedTech companies are now dealing with new regulations, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). California enacted the law to fill gaps in data privacy. The CCPA actually extends some of HIPAA’s regulations to include more companies that deal with PHI but are outside the “covered entities” of HIPAA, such as providers of wearables. MedTech must abide by these regulations on the privacy aspect. What brings cybersecurity to the conversation is that threat actors find PHI very attractive and seek to breach it. In a 2019 report, 82 percent of healthcare organizations using IoT (internet of things) MedTech devices were the target of a cyberattack. Hackers see these as ripe opportunities to infiltrate networks and spr...

In one session this year, attendees were asked why their customers do business with their respective companies. The responses included discounted pricing, product innovation, reputation, vertical expertise, and support. None of which may directly fall into a CAM’s job role. Thus, it’s important that tech vendors ensure their solutions are aligned with customer needs, priced competitively, and communicate a roadmap for the future. Having those provides partners to build a foundation with a vendor, and in turn to represent your solutions to customers, Bixler said. “Are you taking your business in the same direction that a partner is going? It’s not just about having a great product today, but in the future as well,” he said. “As the same time, if they can’t see a clear path to profitability, that’s a problem if they’re expected to make investments in staff, tools, processes.” Channel account managers need some very specific skills: to manage a pipeline, provide a forecast, meet a quota, ...

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The value of UBA is that you are addressing every component of threat. It falls into the Gray and White Box Penetration Testing buckets. What you learn from such deployments could also guide your employee cybersecurity training as you’ll likely identify patterns of actions that don’t align with your cybersecurity guidelines. Cloud security isn’t a new aspect of pen-testing. However, there are some shifts around where the threat resides. Gartner declared that in 2020, 95 percent of cloud security failures would be at the organization level. Your organization uses and needs cloud-based platforms to be productive and enable collaboration and communication. But your provider is not solely responsible for security. You’ll need to include cloud-based app security testing to protect all endpoints. Depending on how you use the cloud, you’ll need pentesting for SaaS (software as a service), IaaS (infrastructure as a service), and PaaS (platform as a service). More Info: a+ certification near me

Consolidation and downscaling are occurring right now in the business world for several reasons. One of the most prolific is companies changing their work models. After the urgency to send employees home to work, organizations are realizing this model works and can reduce overhead costs. Thus, they need to consolidate and centralize their cybersecurity practices. Here are some of the items that should be on your consolidation cybersecurity checklist: Determine what assets or locations you can decommission and how to handle this and migrate any data from on-prem servers securely. Review or create remote work guidelines to ensure that IT teams can manage cybersecurity risk in a distributed model. Educate employees on how to work from anywhere securely. Decide how you’ll archive applications and data so that it’s secure and still accessible if necessary. Evaluate any new requirements to make a remote model more sustainable, including moving file sharing, platforms, and applications to the...