Why You Should Get IT Certified
If you’re looking to get ahead in the IT world, getting certified is a great way to do it. Certification demonstrates that you have the skills and knowledge to do the job, and can help you stand out from the competition. It can also lead to better job opportunities and…
Windows OS ISO Downloads
It’s come to my attention that the Microsoft Evaluation Center is currently temporarily unavailable (at the time I’m writing this blog post). While Microsoft works to restore this service, I’ve decided to make the Windows ISO files available for download directly from my website and my Google Drive so you…
The State of Cybersecurity in 2021 InfoGraphic
Cybercrime continues to be on the rise, especially with COVID-19 and many organizations transitioning their employees to full-time remote work. While, at the same time, there is a 3.12 million shortage of Cybersecurity professionals across the globe.
Cisco Packet Tracer Downloads
You can download Cisco Packet Tracer version 8.11 directly from my website, rather than having to find it on Cisco’s website. I’ve included Windows, Mac OS, and Linux OS versions, so please download the appropriate version. To use Cisco Packet Tracer, you must first register on their training site, https://skillsforall.com/,…
Interview with a Professional Ethical Hacker
Tips and Tricks for Aspiring IT Security Professionals Introduction If you’re interested in entering the cybersecurity field as an ethical hacker, you’ll definitely want to read this blog post Q&A interview with a professional ethical hacker in the UK who asked not to be named to minimize his digital footprint…
How I Became a Network Engineer
Introduction If you aspire to be a network engineer, you’re going to want to read this blog post Q&A interview with Marco Aricayos. Marco is a network engineer in the Philippines, and in his spare time, he helps me out as a teaching assistant, producing content for my courses and…
Why You Need to Know ITIL
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole world has been tested. Governments and companies have been forced to demonstrate their readiness to allow essential businesses, workers, and services to continue as normal as possible in these trying times. We have all been forced to adapt to these new restrictions, wherein…
Why You Need to Know Cloud Computing In 2021
The Move to the Cloud Businesses are constantly evolving, adapting in a competitive marketplace, looking to utilize the latest trend to give them a competitive edge over their competitors. That’s where cloud computing comes in. Migrating to the cloud has generated a lot of attention over the past several years…
Why You Should Be an IT Jack of All Trades
As an IT instructor who’s taught tens of thousands of students over the years, I often find that my students are looking to specialize in a specific IT area, which is good, and then again, it isn’t. Let me explain. We Don’t Operate in a Vacuum Whether you choose to…
The Value of Degrees in Information Technology
In all of my IT courses on Udemy, I ask my students to introduce themselves. I do this for a couple of reasons. First, to have an understanding of what they expect to gain from my course. Secondly, to simply be cordial and to get a chance to reply and…