Cyber Security

  Do you read the headlines about cybersecurity attacks and grow concerned about what this could mean for your business? Worse still, do you see this information but think you aren’t in any danger of a threat? Many business owners, managers and executives are aware of the threats yet there are a range of responses from denial to outright fear. Unfortunately, in all these cases, there are examples of companies that fail to take action. No organization is immune. While the biggest, or most publicized, cybersecurity attacks may be on governments, financial institutions and organizations that hold a wide range of data, every organization is at risk. You need cybersecurity training in your organization. Why Training is Essential in Your Company There are two key types of cybersecurity training for an organization. The first is training that IT professionals earn through cybersecurity courses (like when working towards Security+ certification ); then there is the type of cyberse...

IT careers are some of the most in demand jobs in Canada and there does not seem to be any slowing down of opportunities in the IT sector. Recently, a high school student  posted on social media  asking if she should take her CompTIA certifications the summer before university. Of course, many responses said yes ,  absolutely!  But  why wait for graduation? Why not now? Many high school students are capable of successfully taking IT certification exams. Why not encourage these youths to start taking these exams earlier on in their high school years? Students have time off in the summer,  so  why not participate in a boot camp program or do a self-paced online learning course? The more  you  research, the more  you can not turn away from the benefits of encouraging youth to get their certifications young. So,   why should you encourage youth who are interested in IT to get certified?     IT certifications  i ntroduces...

There are many different types of computer networks, and they all consist of two or more computers that are interconnected to share resources and information. Devices can be linked through cables or wirelessly. Most businesses have a network administrator that has undergone  Network+ training  and can design, implement, and maintain functional and secure networks.  Have another certification? You could still get into this line of work with  Security+ certification , there are some  key   differences   you should know.  Read on to learn more about each type of  area  network and the best use for them.      Local Area Network ( LAN )   A  local area  network is the most common and simple network design used by businesses and homes.  There is an unlimited  number  of devices that can be connected to the network as long as they are in the limited geographical area  such as a residence, school...