Nine Things That Are Poised To Impact Business Cybersecurity

From the Equifax breach this past September to the recent hack of MyFitnessPal data through Under Armour, the number of high-profile cyberattacks has continued to climb in recent months. Every company, regardless of size, must be prepared for the possibility that they’ll be the next victim. One important step every business should take to protect their sensitive customer data is invest in the latest security solutions. This means staying educated and up to date on what technology is available and what it [...]

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10 Best IT Certifications For 2016

With successful hacking attacks on many corporate and government systems and networks, CyberSecurity & Security training moves to the front in 2016.  With over 1MM IT Security jobs available now as a result, and IT Security salaries rising fast, IT Security is here to stay at the front of IT work. 1.  Certified Ethical Hacking/Computer Forensics/Security Analyst/Licensed Penetration Tester.  There are two kinds of organizations today, those that know they have been hacked, and those that don’t know they have [...]

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What Is It Like To Attend A Software Training Boot Camp at CED Solutions?

CED Students Attend Microsoft Certification Course Student review from a couple of years ago.  The same effort is still required – are you ready to obtain IT Certifications and improve your career in IT? So I decided it was time to expand my IT skill set and get some formal Microsoft training (and hopefully a few certifications in the process).  I chose to enroll in a CED Solutions MCITP triple certification boot camp held just outside of Atlanta Georgia.  I figured [...]

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How To Share Sensitive Files Instantly and Securely

How to Share Sensitive Files Instantly and Securely Last week, I had to communicate with my friend overseas in China. We both were aware that our email communications were being monitored. So, we both were forced to install and use a fully-fledged encrypted email system. Although it appeared to be very secure, it was quite cumbersome to handle. If you are ever faced with the same situation, I am here to introduce you a very simple and easy-to-use approach to encrypt [...]

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IT Certifications Are The Solution To Advancement

Get hired: Eighty-six percent of hiring managers indicate IT certifications are a high or medium priority during the candidate evaluation process. (CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, January 2011) Eight in ten HR execs verify certifications among job candidates. (CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, January 2011) Ninety-one percent of hiring managers consider certification as part of their hiring criteria. (Microsoft, Microsoft Certification Program Satisfaction Study, April 2012) Get recognized: Sixty-four percent of IT hiring managers rate certifications as having [...]

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