A look at every certification that ISACA offers. Including the specific domains that must be understood and mastered, the number of questions, the time limits and of course the price to take each exam. This is a high level overview and in videos that follow we will dive deeper into each certification. This video provides a high level overview of all six of the certifications that ISACA offers and what field in security each is target at.

• CISA
• CISM
• CRISC
• CGEIT
• CSX-P
• CDPSE

In this episode we will be presenting a quick overview of every CompTIA certification offered and the basic characteristics. Stay tuned to the end as we will discuss the CompTIA "Ladder" CE renewal program that offers an easier way to maintain multiple CompTIA certifications.

Core

• •IT Fundamentals+
• •A+
• •Network+
• •Security+

Infrastructure

• •Cloud+
• •Linux+
• •Server+

CyberSecurity

• CySA
• CASP
• PenTest+

Additional Professional

• Project+
• CTT+
• Cloud Essentials+

CompTIA introduced their stackable certifications in two different tracks in January 2018, but many people don't fully understand the different levels in the two tracks that CompTIA developed. In this video, we will discuss the stackable certifications in the Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Pathways.

Infrastructure Stacks

Specialist

- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (A+/Network+)

- CompTIA Systems Support Specialist (A+/Linux+)

Professional

- CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (Network+/Cloud+)

- CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (Network+/Server+)

- CompTIA Linux Network Professional (Network+/Linux+)

Cybersecurity Stack

Specialist

- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (A+/Network+/Security+)

Professional

- CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (Security+/Cloud+)

- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (Security+/CySA+)

- CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (Security+/PenTest+)

- CompTIA Network Security Professional (Security+/PenTest+/CySA+)

Expert

- CompTIA Security Analytics Expert (Security+/CySA+/CASP)

- CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert (Security+/CySA+/PenTest+/CASP)

Many reports state that next year (2021) there will be a need for 4 million cybersecurity professionals. There are many schools that offer educational programs that say they emphasize cyber, but many times these students leave higher education with outdated of limited skills and huge student loans. On the hiring side recruiters, HR staff, and hiring managers post entry-level openings that require a CISSP, a certification that requires 5 years of experience - no one would consider the CISSP an entry-level certification. We need more people in this field but are often our own worse enemy, why post unrealistic requirements or be frustrated with college students that have spent more than half of their education on nontechnical/cybersecurity skills and what they have is often outdated.

Why not look at the problem from a different angle and develop your own cyber professionals in the house? In this live session, we will discuss that thought.

Further reading: https://www.darkreading.com/careers-and-people/the-cybersecurity-skills-gap-it-doesnt-have-to-be-this-way/a/d-id/1339437?_mc=rss_x_drr_edt_aud_dr_x_x-rss-simple

Join us as we review the top VPS services of 2020. Virtual Private Networks - or VPN services provide secure connectivity and anonymity across the Internet. We run down the best options for those seeking speed, features, reliability, security, and the beginner's choice. We run down the options, scalability, and price. Join us at 7:30 AM Eastern.

Do you know about Amazon Sidewalk? Do you know by default Amazon Sidewalk will be turned on by default? Do you know it is a mesh network where part of your WiFi network will be "sliced off" to create a network with your neighbor's WiFi networks? Did I say this was turned on by default? What are the security and privacy concerns? Why is Amazon doing this (and don't say that it is to help people find their dogs!). I will also show you how to turn this off!

Join us early in the morning to discuss NIST SP 800-53A and how the assessor or assessment team will prepare for the Control Assessment. What does T.I.E. mean and why does the assessor care? Can the assessor "tailor" the assessment? Who approved the assessment? If you have questions about the way the assessor prepares for the control assessment, join us for a live session at 7:30 AM Eastern where we dive into preparing for control assessments. Having done this for years I have some stories to share as well.

A new direction?

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Trump Fires Krebs Cup of Cyber November 18th, 2020 

A Look Back at ILOVEYOU

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-Firing Christopher Krebs Crosses a Line—Even for Trump 

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New Zoom Bombing Protections Cup of Cyber November 17th, 2020 

Building a Cyber Lab - Part 2

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-New Zoom feature can alert room owners of possible Zoombombing disruptions

https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-zoom-feature-can-alert-room-owners-of-possible-zoombombing-disruptions/

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