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Head to Head Next Gen AV Proof of Concept
One of my favorite things to do so far this year was to benchmark some security software and test how they integrate with real environments. The security software of choice this go around and the mode of testing is the next gen AV proof of concept. NGAVs are...
Example IT Interview Questions
Let's do something fun by looking at example IT interview questions. This is a collection of questions I've been asked, as well as questions that I prepare an answer for. If it seems like there are a lot of potential questions to prepare for, well... there is. The...
Tested Career Networking Tips to Improve Your Job Search
No matter where you are in your career, you need to get good at networking. Read on for some solid career networking tips. I’m not referring to knowing the OSI model, ports and protocols, or the like. Yes, that type of networking is important to understand but I’m...
The Many Different Cybersecurity Jobs Available
If your goal is to break into security but not sure if you would like it, read on to discover that there’s something for nearly everyone. There are many different types of cybersecurity jobs available, and the demand for filling these positions will continue to rise...
Audible Windows 10 Errors – Failed to Import into iTunes
Audible has become my favorite way to consume books. Unfortunately, it isn't always seamless across all apps so this post is about Audible Windows 10 errors and what to do about them. Namely, the failed to import into iTunes error and "activation" errors. I use the...
How to Progress in Your IT Career
There's so much to learn that you may be wondering how to progress in your IT career. One way is to create your own IT goal tracker. You can go as crazy as you want, even whipping up color coded Excel spreadsheets. I personally write down my goals and keep a daily...
PowerPoint Tips for a Killer Presentation
If you use PowerPoint often, you should be aware of a few PowerPoint tips you can use as quick wins the next time you present. Some of these tips essentially come down to knowing a few quick key strokes to make sure everything is as easy and efficient as possible. If...
How to Edit a PowerPoint Template
Whether you are creating your own PowerPoint presentation or editing a template, you will need to know where to look to make your changes. How to Change the Slide Animation Go to the Animation tab and select custom Animation. A dialogue box will appear on the right,...
Intro to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
You might be hearing the buzz of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). What started as a popular framework to help track and secure critical infrastructure in 2014 is now becoming widely adopted by all types of organizations. There are plenty of predictive...
Virtualization Personal Project Ideas
This article is all about finding virtualization personal project. If you're looking for a job in IT and someone asks you what you're up to or what you're working on, your answer should never be nothing. In this personal project ideas series, I'll give a few ideas for...
About Those Acclaim Emails You’ve Been Getting…
You may be wondering why you received so many Acclaim emails. I wondered that myself. Turns out Acclaim is a social platform for displaying earned badges. The badges can be official certifications or supported completed courses. This is a great idea to have a trusted...
How to Edit Charts, Pictures, and Shapes in PowerPoint
I once walked into a room where an elementary school teacher was creating a digital product to sell online. If that wasn't interesting enough, she was editing pictures in PowerPoint! As someone who has used Photoshop before, I thought this was a little weird. But it...
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