Earlier, Mohit had written on the need for training in these times of economic distress. Recently, we had an opportunity to capture him on video while he was talking on this subject. Have a look, his enthusiasm to learn is contagious :)
Showing posts with label Online Learning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Online Learning. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
How to prepare for IT Certification exams
Generally speaking, what are the best resources to use when studying for your certification exams? This quick guide to study will help you organize your thoughts and decide what resources to use when preparing. We have considered various factors including your budgetary constraints as well as the amount of time you can devote towards training for IT Certifications.
Case I: You are quite comfortable with the technology in question and you have some finances to spare
Being comfortable with the technology you do not require hand holding class room sessions. You can do really well with online training such as that provided by Hyperlessons.com. This not only has authorized courseware but also provides expert chat sessions to clarify your doubts, virtual labs for hands-on practice as well as practice tests from Brainbench. To get more exam tips from other fellow learners you can supplement your learning by frequenting forums such as Microsoft, Cisco, Sun, Oracle, ProProfs. Top this up with authorized practice tests from MeasureUp (authorized by Microsoft) and you are on strong footing. If online learning is not your cup of tea, go in for O’Reilly and Amazon to purchase books on IT Certifications. Books are relatively cheap and some are specifically geared towards examination preparation. One piece of advice here would be to use authorized courses as these are updated constantly and with these you can never go wrong.
Case II: You are NOT comfortable with the technology
Here the recommendation would be combine some online learning with instructor led classes such as those from NIIT. For students outside India there are other instructor led training options available. Also, there are options such as video lectures offered by players such as Testout. This combination ensures clarity in concepts and helps you succeed with certainty. All supplements help – for example, knowledge gained through forums, mock tests etc.
After learning online or from books depending on your preference it is advisable to keep abreast of exam changes by visiting popular forums for certification preparation, maintained by top experts & certified people, Hyperlessons, Microsoft, Cisco, Sun, Oracle, ProProfs. There are some general forums also like Cert Guard. Several sites offer chat rooms geared towards helping students with their certifications. Visit these chat rooms, Microsoft chat rooms, Hyperlessons, Cisco and Test Out.
Supplement these with authorized mock tests and you are prepared to take on the certification exams!
It is always important to keep abreast with general knowledge on IT Certifications. You can have these on general certification forums where experts and fellow learners share their knowledge on certifications. Handy links to some common ones are here - Cert Cities, ProProfs
Following the steps above with concentration and honesty will ensure that you do well on the D-Day. A general advice – never reply on brain dumps. First and most important, it does not lead to actual skill development and second you can be deceived (more often than not) when questions you have mugged up do not appear.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
All about IT Security and related Certifications
In the computer industry, security refers to techniques which ensure that data stored in a computer cannot be read or compromised by any individual without authorization. Most security measures involve data encryption and passwords. Data encryption is the translation of data into a form that is unintelligible without a deciphering mechanism. A password is a secret word or phrase that gives a user access to a particular program or system.
IT Security is a vast domain and has various subsets as listed below:
Application Security
This encompasses measures taken throughout the application's life-cycle to prevent exceptions in the security policy of an application or the underlying system (vulnerabilities) through flaws in the design, development, deployment, up gradation, or maintenance of the application. Certification for application security: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT).
IT Security is a vast domain and has various subsets as listed below:
Application Security
This encompasses measures taken throughout the application's life-cycle to prevent exceptions in the security policy of an application or the underlying system (vulnerabilities) through flaws in the design, development, deployment, up gradation, or maintenance of the application. Certification for application security: GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT).
Computer Security 
This is a branch of technology known as information security as applied to computers. The objective of computer security can include protection of information from theft or corruption, or the preservation of availability, as defined in the security policy.
This is a branch of technology known as information security as applied to computers. The objective of computer security can include protection of information from theft or corruption, or the preservation of availability, as defined in the security policy.
Network Security 
This consists of the provisions made in an underlying computer network infrastructure, policies adopted by the network administrator to protect the network and the network-accessible resources from unauthorized access, and consistent and continuous monitoring and measurement of its effectiveness (or lack) combined together.
A video on network security certification
This consists of the provisions made in an underlying computer network infrastructure, policies adopted by the network administrator to protect the network and the network-accessible resources from unauthorized access, and consistent and continuous monitoring and measurement of its effectiveness (or lack) combined together.
A video on network security certification
Internet security
When a computer connects to a network and begins communicating with others, it is taking a risk. Internet security involves the protection of a computer's internet account and files from intrusion of an unknown user. Basic security measures involve protection by well selected passwords, change of file permissions and back up of computer's data.
Providing full security to the network and its users is the job of internet security professionals. The description of their job position: First, the internet security professionals design security protocols that should be followed by every user in the network; second, they work with network professionals to ensure network security through proper network design; and third, they work with application developers so that the application would be implemented according to the network’s security measures.
When a computer connects to a network and begins communicating with others, it is taking a risk. Internet security involves the protection of a computer's internet account and files from intrusion of an unknown user. Basic security measures involve protection by well selected passwords, change of file permissions and back up of computer's data.
Providing full security to the network and its users is the job of internet security professionals. The description of their job position: First, the internet security professionals design security protocols that should be followed by every user in the network; second, they work with network professionals to ensure network security through proper network design; and third, they work with application developers so that the application would be implemented according to the network’s security measures.
Important Certifications in the Security Domain (According to International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)).
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) - If you plan to build a career in information security – one of today’s most visible professions – and if you have at least five full years of experience in information security, then the CISSP® credential should be your next career goal.CISSP certification is not only an objective measure of excellence, but a globally recognized standard of achievement.
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) – ISC2 introduced the Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification in March 2001. This intermediate-level certification is meant for IT security practitioners with a minimum of one year of PROFESSIONAL experience in the field of information security. SSCP is ideal for those working towards positions such as Network Security Engineers, Security Systems Analysts, or Security Administrators.
RSA Certified Security Professional - The RSA Certified Security Professional Program offers technology professionals the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to deploy and maintain reliable enterprise security systems.
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) - The CCSP certification is an advanced network security certification. With CCSP certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. Candidates for the certification are tested for advanced knowledge of various Cisco security products
Brainbench Internet Security Certification (BIS) - This credential identifies individuals with a good working knowledge of Internet security practices, principles, and technologies.
Brainbench Network Security Certification (BNS) - This program identifies individuals with a good working knowledge of network security practices, principles, and technologies.
Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) - As part of the vendor-neutral Security Certified Program (SCP) sponsored by Ascendent Learning, the SCNP is an advanced security certification designed to test knowledge of high-level security topics.
Sources
· [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_security]
· [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security]
· [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_security]
· [http://certification.about.com/od/securitycerts/a/seccertessentls.htm]
· [http://www.hyperlessons.com]
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) - If you plan to build a career in information security – one of today’s most visible professions – and if you have at least five full years of experience in information security, then the CISSP® credential should be your next career goal.CISSP certification is not only an objective measure of excellence, but a globally recognized standard of achievement.
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) – ISC2 introduced the Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification in March 2001. This intermediate-level certification is meant for IT security practitioners with a minimum of one year of PROFESSIONAL experience in the field of information security. SSCP is ideal for those working towards positions such as Network Security Engineers, Security Systems Analysts, or Security Administrators.
RSA Certified Security Professional - The RSA Certified Security Professional Program offers technology professionals the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to deploy and maintain reliable enterprise security systems.
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) - The CCSP certification is an advanced network security certification. With CCSP certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. Candidates for the certification are tested for advanced knowledge of various Cisco security products
Brainbench Internet Security Certification (BIS) - This credential identifies individuals with a good working knowledge of Internet security practices, principles, and technologies.
Brainbench Network Security Certification (BNS) - This program identifies individuals with a good working knowledge of network security practices, principles, and technologies.
Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) - As part of the vendor-neutral Security Certified Program (SCP) sponsored by Ascendent Learning, the SCNP is an advanced security certification designed to test knowledge of high-level security topics.
Sources
· [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_security]
· [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security]
· [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_security]
· [http://certification.about.com/od/securitycerts/a/seccertessentls.htm]
· [http://www.hyperlessons.com]
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