Organizations seeking to strengthen their defenses against threats to cyber security must begin with two groups of employees, CompTIA speaker, the association of the IT industry, advised during a cybersecurity panel presentation on Tuesday.
"Everyone in your organization has a role to play," said Randi Parker, director, public policy and public awareness, CompTIA. "This includes having employees, which may or may not have a security role in employment or IT, and employees want."
Parker's statements came during a panel organized by Congressman cybersecurity. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) And organized by ByteGrid.
Search by CompTIA and other organizations consistently show that human error is the main contributor to security breaches, still under study, commissioned in October 2015 CompTIA-1,200 full-time workers in the US It found that 45 percent did not receive any training in cyber security at work.
"Early investment in employee training can really mitigate many of the security problems facing companies," Parker said.
Employees need that organizations are needed to fill the jobs estimated 230,000-plus cybersecurity currently open in the country.
"Open jobs that are not filled to create a greater exposure to the risks that are out there," Parker said. "Having a complete solid work hand means you will have more people to reinforce the lines of defense. We must do more to push people in this area."
Also they are participating in the panel of cybersecurity representatives of the Federal Trade Commission, KCT Credit Union, DHS and Waubonsee Community College in the United States.
CompTIA is at the forefront of education on cybersecurity and preparation skills certifications provide IT workers of individuals; the powers and tools for organizations; advanced research on security trends, threats and prevention strategies market; communities and industry committees committed to best practices and security policies; CyberSecure and CompTIA ™ is a self-paced, online courses designed to educate everyone in the workplace - the reception before senior executive of the company - best practices in cyber security that are vital to protect the business.
Sunday, 15 November 2015
Thursday, 12 November 2015
SYO-401 Exam Question No 31
Question No 31:
Deploying a wildcard certificate is one strategy to:
A. Secure the certificate's private key.
B. Increase the certificate's encryption key length.
C. Extend the renewal date of the certificate.
D. Reduce the certificate management burden.
Answer: D
Deploying a wildcard certificate is one strategy to:
A. Secure the certificate's private key.
B. Increase the certificate's encryption key length.
C. Extend the renewal date of the certificate.
D. Reduce the certificate management burden.
Answer: D
Sunday, 8 November 2015
New CompTIA Study Offers Insight into How Millennials May Change the Workplace
More blur the boundaries between personal and professional life, greater emphasis on the participation of media and strong views about technology are some of the trends that could shape the workplace of the future, a new Research published this week by CompTIA, the association of the IT industry suggests.
Managing multigenerational work force examines how generational issues are changing the dynamics of the workforce now and in the future.
"As baby boomers and Generation X before them, Millennium has strong preferences and priorities on what they think the workplace should look like," said Seth Robinson, Director, Analysis Technology, CompTIA.
"It will be interesting to see if these preferences are becoming the norm as more students enter management positions, or whether students are changing their views because they take more responsibilities to customers, communities, employees and shareholders."
The flexibility of the workplace
Younger workers who have grown up in an era where flexibility is the norm hope to expand their ways of working. Boomers want to work for companies that offer telecommuting option, even if it means accepting lower wages. Companies that do not offer telecommuting option is considered obsolete.
In all age groups, most workers want an agreement that includes a couple of days at the office and a couple of days at home, with a greater number of days in the office. Collaboration, connection and creativity that results from the face to face interaction with colleagues is still important for employees, regardless of age.
Social Media
Employees between 20 and 30 years are much more likely to use social networks like Facebook, for work purposes - three in 10 in each age group. In contrast, less than 20 percent of boomers use Facebook for business and 25 percent do not use Facebook at all, for work or for personal use.
The blurring of boundaries between work and personal life - and the information shared through social media channels - is a cause of concern for business and recognized as a potential problem employees. Most workers in all age groups (64 percent) believe that the media, the harmful effects of labor productivity.
"Organizations should seriously consider building a policy regarding social networks to define appropriate behaviors and minimize the risk of sharing sensitive data," Robinson said.
This may be difficult in the workplace of the future, however. Younger workers are more connection between social networks and their work and feel that their social media skills are an important part of the skill set they bring to their work.
Tech State
Three quarters of Boomers say they use technology in a company is a factor in employment decisions, compared with just over half of the baby boomers.
"The data also suggest that younger workers are more likely to think that your employer is pushing the envelope of technology, suggesting that most of what is offered is taken," said Anna Matthai, Manager, Research and market intelligence, CompTIA. "As the world becomes increasingly digital, the companies with the best technology will be in the best position to compete and recruit younger workers."
When it comes to your comfort level and ability to use technology 70 percent of Millennials label themselves as "advanced" or "higher level". For Generation X workers, the figure is 55 percent and Boomers, 30 percent.
Email is still the most common form of communication in the workplace, but new forms of communication such as Skype, text messaging and instant claim a larger footprint, especially among workers under 50.
When problems arise technological support in the workplace they are more likely to turn to instant messaging, video chat and mobile applications used for solving younger workers. They are also open to using social media for IT support related to maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of systems and applications.
CompTIA management multigenerational workforce study is based on two separate online surveys - the first 700 professionals; second, 1,010 adolescents and young adults aged between 13 and 24. The two surveys were conducted in September 2015. The full report is available from the simple registration
Managing multigenerational work force examines how generational issues are changing the dynamics of the workforce now and in the future.
"As baby boomers and Generation X before them, Millennium has strong preferences and priorities on what they think the workplace should look like," said Seth Robinson, Director, Analysis Technology, CompTIA.
"It will be interesting to see if these preferences are becoming the norm as more students enter management positions, or whether students are changing their views because they take more responsibilities to customers, communities, employees and shareholders."
The flexibility of the workplace
Younger workers who have grown up in an era where flexibility is the norm hope to expand their ways of working. Boomers want to work for companies that offer telecommuting option, even if it means accepting lower wages. Companies that do not offer telecommuting option is considered obsolete.
In all age groups, most workers want an agreement that includes a couple of days at the office and a couple of days at home, with a greater number of days in the office. Collaboration, connection and creativity that results from the face to face interaction with colleagues is still important for employees, regardless of age.
Social Media
Employees between 20 and 30 years are much more likely to use social networks like Facebook, for work purposes - three in 10 in each age group. In contrast, less than 20 percent of boomers use Facebook for business and 25 percent do not use Facebook at all, for work or for personal use.
The blurring of boundaries between work and personal life - and the information shared through social media channels - is a cause of concern for business and recognized as a potential problem employees. Most workers in all age groups (64 percent) believe that the media, the harmful effects of labor productivity.
"Organizations should seriously consider building a policy regarding social networks to define appropriate behaviors and minimize the risk of sharing sensitive data," Robinson said.
This may be difficult in the workplace of the future, however. Younger workers are more connection between social networks and their work and feel that their social media skills are an important part of the skill set they bring to their work.
Tech State
Three quarters of Boomers say they use technology in a company is a factor in employment decisions, compared with just over half of the baby boomers.
"The data also suggest that younger workers are more likely to think that your employer is pushing the envelope of technology, suggesting that most of what is offered is taken," said Anna Matthai, Manager, Research and market intelligence, CompTIA. "As the world becomes increasingly digital, the companies with the best technology will be in the best position to compete and recruit younger workers."
When it comes to your comfort level and ability to use technology 70 percent of Millennials label themselves as "advanced" or "higher level". For Generation X workers, the figure is 55 percent and Boomers, 30 percent.
Email is still the most common form of communication in the workplace, but new forms of communication such as Skype, text messaging and instant claim a larger footprint, especially among workers under 50.
When problems arise technological support in the workplace they are more likely to turn to instant messaging, video chat and mobile applications used for solving younger workers. They are also open to using social media for IT support related to maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of systems and applications.
CompTIA management multigenerational workforce study is based on two separate online surveys - the first 700 professionals; second, 1,010 adolescents and young adults aged between 13 and 24. The two surveys were conducted in September 2015. The full report is available from the simple registration
Thursday, 5 November 2015
SYO-401 Exam Question No 30
Question No 30:
A security manager must remain aware of the security posture of each system. Which of the following
supports this requirement?
A. Training staff on security policies
B. Establishing baseline reporting
C. Installing anti-malware software
D. Disabling unnecessary accounts/services
Answer: B
A security manager must remain aware of the security posture of each system. Which of the following
supports this requirement?
A. Training staff on security policies
B. Establishing baseline reporting
C. Installing anti-malware software
D. Disabling unnecessary accounts/services
Answer: B
Sunday, 1 November 2015
CompTIA Debuts Cybersecurity Awareness Training Course
CompTIA, the information technology (IT) industry association and a global leader in certification and education on a range of technology skills, today introduced a new training course aimed at building cybersecurity awareness and knowledge throughout organizations.
CompTIA Cyber Secure ™ is a self-paced, online courses designed to educate everyone in the workplace - the reception before the business owner or CEO - on cybersecurity best practices is vital to protect the company .
"The employees are the first line of cyber-security perimeter defense of an organization, but we can not expect them to act safely if we do not provide adequate training," said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA.
Search CompTIA and other sources consistently show that employees - more than policies, products or technologies - are the most important safety violations in the workplace factor. This risk is accentuated only the workforce becomes more mobile and connected devices in the workplace.
"Preparation cybersecurity is already the exclusive domain of IT professionals, and no longer limited to the time you are in the office," said Kelly Ricker, vice president of events and higher education, CompTIA.
"The business is carried out at any time, from anywhere, PCs, laptops, tablets, smart phones and smartwatches" continued Ricker. "The regime CyberSecure training educates workers on measures to be taken to ensure that they communicate and connect safely in all environments."
CompTIA learning modules were developed and approved CyberSecure the experience and advice of using CompTIA IT Security Community, a group of industry leaders in computer security.
"Through a combination of video, animation and interactive scenarios CyberSecure CompTIA helps students to evaluate and reflect on their own behavior in real-life situations," Ricker said.
The course covers six main learning objectives:
You and your business against information leaks
CompTIA Cyber Secure ™ is a self-paced, online courses designed to educate everyone in the workplace - the reception before the business owner or CEO - on cybersecurity best practices is vital to protect the company .
"The employees are the first line of cyber-security perimeter defense of an organization, but we can not expect them to act safely if we do not provide adequate training," said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA.
Search CompTIA and other sources consistently show that employees - more than policies, products or technologies - are the most important safety violations in the workplace factor. This risk is accentuated only the workforce becomes more mobile and connected devices in the workplace.
"Preparation cybersecurity is already the exclusive domain of IT professionals, and no longer limited to the time you are in the office," said Kelly Ricker, vice president of events and higher education, CompTIA.
"The business is carried out at any time, from anywhere, PCs, laptops, tablets, smart phones and smartwatches" continued Ricker. "The regime CyberSecure training educates workers on measures to be taken to ensure that they communicate and connect safely in all environments."
CompTIA learning modules were developed and approved CyberSecure the experience and advice of using CompTIA IT Security Community, a group of industry leaders in computer security.
"Through a combination of video, animation and interactive scenarios CyberSecure CompTIA helps students to evaluate and reflect on their own behavior in real-life situations," Ricker said.
The course covers six main learning objectives:
You and your business against information leaks
- Protecting.
- BASIC categories of threats to information security.
- Secure mentality 3.Cultivating information.
- Cultivating a safe environment.
- Implementing online safety strategies.
- Protecting data and networks.
Each training alteration of the specials on information security in a way that is appealing and effective for the employee to the employer conduct.
"In just one hour users learn common sense actions they can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of cyber" Ricker said.
CompTIA has more than two decades of experience in building and promoting the development of cybersecurity, including certifications for IT professionals; best practices and credentials for organizations; and CompTIA CyberSecure, innovative awareness training for anyone touches a PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
"In just one hour users learn common sense actions they can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of cyber" Ricker said.
CompTIA has more than two decades of experience in building and promoting the development of cybersecurity, including certifications for IT professionals; best practices and credentials for organizations; and CompTIA CyberSecure, innovative awareness training for anyone touches a PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Thursday, 29 October 2015
SYO-401 Exam Question No 29
Question No 29:
Which of the following preventative controls would be appropriate for responding to a directive to
reduce the attack surface of a specific host?
A. Installing anti-malware
B. Implementing an IDS
C. Taking a baseline configuration
D. Disabling unnecessary services
Answer: D
Which of the following preventative controls would be appropriate for responding to a directive to
reduce the attack surface of a specific host?
A. Installing anti-malware
B. Implementing an IDS
C. Taking a baseline configuration
D. Disabling unnecessary services
Answer: D
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Boston City Campus & Business College receives three prestigious awards at CompTIA's annual awards evening
CompTIA, the worldwide association of the IT industry, recently announced that Boston City Campus and Business College was awarded its first partner in Africa and the third in the world for the second consecutive year. Boston also has the highest rate of all screening centers across Africa CompTIA success.
"This is an incredible achievement partner of South Africa and we are very proud to be associated with them," says Loraine Vorster CompTIA South Africa. "We attribute the huge success of Boston City Campus and Business College his teaching method, personal dedication and commitment of senior management in their hands."
As a nonprofit professional association, CompTIA is the voice of the IT industry in the world. professional certifications for the IT industry is provided through a network of providers, independent vendor neutral training worldwide.
Boston City Campus & Business College was the first member of the CompTIA education since 2003. In 2010, CAPP launched CompTIA (CompTIA Authorized Partner Program), and Boston City Campus and Business College was the first partner Africa, and one of the less than 20 in the world to be awarded platinum status in this program. The program is based on quality training and preparation for international exams CompTIA, among several other quality requirements.
CompTIA is proud to recognize Boston with three awards:
* Enhanced Certification Partner 2015
* The third largest general partner 2015 Certification
* 2015 Partner of the Year CAPP
The price CAPP partner is the most prestigious award after being judged by an independent panel of experts to consider innovation and training, learner support, company growth and certification of students. They say Boston City Campus and Business College remains the CompTIA partner in Africa, "Vorster said.
Boston City Campus & Business College is accredited to deliver certifications CompTIA as CompTIA A +, Network +, Server + and Security +, among others. Vorster adds that the association is in favor of incorporating the CompTIA certifications in its training programs, allowing the alignment of industry and professional certifications, making graduates more employable.
Sue Roos, CEO of Boston City Campus & Business College, said the excellent rating of the university is a ray of light and hope in the context of the many challenges facing South African youth to the current time. "Our rating goes to show that perseverance and commitment to excellence is limited, no matter what," she says. "The economy of our country is not developing as it should, our education system is a period of turbulence and youth unemployment is a real concern. However, our staff and our students in Boston continue to believe in a better future and continue to work with all his strength and everything to create that better future. We salute. "
Kerry Damons, director of marketing in Boston, said the announcement is great news - not just for college but for all South Africans. "We are delighted to know that we are ranked first in Africa and third in the world," he said. "Not really outstanding innovations support our training and dedication of all our staff through our more than 40 campuses across the country.
"This is an incredible achievement partner of South Africa and we are very proud to be associated with them," says Loraine Vorster CompTIA South Africa. "We attribute the huge success of Boston City Campus and Business College his teaching method, personal dedication and commitment of senior management in their hands."
As a nonprofit professional association, CompTIA is the voice of the IT industry in the world. professional certifications for the IT industry is provided through a network of providers, independent vendor neutral training worldwide.
Boston City Campus & Business College was the first member of the CompTIA education since 2003. In 2010, CAPP launched CompTIA (CompTIA Authorized Partner Program), and Boston City Campus and Business College was the first partner Africa, and one of the less than 20 in the world to be awarded platinum status in this program. The program is based on quality training and preparation for international exams CompTIA, among several other quality requirements.
CompTIA is proud to recognize Boston with three awards:
* Enhanced Certification Partner 2015
* The third largest general partner 2015 Certification
* 2015 Partner of the Year CAPP
The price CAPP partner is the most prestigious award after being judged by an independent panel of experts to consider innovation and training, learner support, company growth and certification of students. They say Boston City Campus and Business College remains the CompTIA partner in Africa, "Vorster said.
Boston City Campus & Business College is accredited to deliver certifications CompTIA as CompTIA A +, Network +, Server + and Security +, among others. Vorster adds that the association is in favor of incorporating the CompTIA certifications in its training programs, allowing the alignment of industry and professional certifications, making graduates more employable.
Sue Roos, CEO of Boston City Campus & Business College, said the excellent rating of the university is a ray of light and hope in the context of the many challenges facing South African youth to the current time. "Our rating goes to show that perseverance and commitment to excellence is limited, no matter what," she says. "The economy of our country is not developing as it should, our education system is a period of turbulence and youth unemployment is a real concern. However, our staff and our students in Boston continue to believe in a better future and continue to work with all his strength and everything to create that better future. We salute. "
Kerry Damons, director of marketing in Boston, said the announcement is great news - not just for college but for all South Africans. "We are delighted to know that we are ranked first in Africa and third in the world," he said. "Not really outstanding innovations support our training and dedication of all our staff through our more than 40 campuses across the country.
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