Certified Network Defender (CND) – Launch of the World’s Latest Cyber Security Certification

EC Council CND Certification Class – Only 15 Students Are Permitted for the First Certification Class – August 29th to September 2nd $895 for the class, courseware, and Certification Exam Join our Certified Network Defender experience classes globally.  EC-Council is thrilled to announce the all-new certification titled the Certified Network Defender (CND) which will be launched globally on September 14th, 2016. The CND certification aims to equip you with hands-on training to function in real life situations involving network defense. You will gain [...]

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Cloud warriors are suited up to battle for $300B in spoils

Spending in 2015 hit $175 billion and is projected to top $315 billion by 2019 SAN FRANCISCO The cloud wars are beginning to thunder.  (Attend training to move to the cloud – MCSA: Office 365 on April 18th) Once largely a solution for start-ups that couldn’t afford to build out and maintain computing infrastructure, the cloud is fast becoming a cost-effective way for large corporations to manage their digital lifeblood. A survey from research firm IDC last month found that 58% of [...]

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Pentagon seeks hackers to test Defense Department’s cybersecurity

The Pentagon is looking for a few good computer hackers.  (CED Solutions provides CyberSecurity training and Certification for IT Pros). Screened high-tech specialists will be brought in to try to breach the Defense Department’s public Internet pages in a pilot program aimed at finding and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. According to the Pentagon, it is the first time the federal government has undertaken a program with outsiders attempting to breach the networks. Large companies have done similar things. Defense officials laid out the [...]

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Tech skills put workers in control – demand for expertise keeps salaries high, unemployment low

Atlanta Journal Constitution February 21, 2016 (Training and Certifications for IT Tech Courses in pursuit of jobs or improved IT positions are available at CED Solutions in Atlanta at info@cedsolutions.com) The upside isn’t hard to figure out. High pay, flexible hours, a choice of jobs, the chance to work at the leading edge of your field, walk away when you get tired of it and walk back in when you want. And did we mention high pay? “There are not enough talented people to fill the [...]

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Hollywood hospital hit by ransomware attack, hackers demand $3.6M

Ransomware is always going to present a major headache for any victim, but when a hospital is at the center of an attack, the matter suddenly appears more threatening, with the stakes potentially a whole lot higher. Take the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles. Its computer systems have been offline for more than a week following a ransomware attack, with hackers reportedly demanding a $3.6 million payment to restore access, CSO reported Monday. Staff are understandably having a hard [...]

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