With Palaestra Training, you can find that perfect job that will propel your career and life into something you want. You can receive CompTIA A+ certification and Microsoft certifications that will help you find a job or get promoted at your current job.

CompTIA A+ certification boosts a resume tremendously and makes you so much more marketable in the IT world. The fact is that the tech world is not going away any time soon. It’s here to stay and will continue to boom. Be at the front of the tech wave with CompTIA A+ certification and guarantee your spot in any job. Having technological certifications is helpful in any business. Since pretty much any type of company has or needs a tech department, this will give you many opportunities and allow you to set yourself apart from the rest.

Having Microsoft certifications will only make you more marketable in the workplace. Learning how to become a Windows 7 administrator is especially useful for anyone looking to move up or get hired. Windows 7 is the most robust and best operating system Microsoft has created and many companies are starting to transfer to it. With Palaestra Training, you can gain the skills necessary to install, upgrade, migrate, deploy and maintain a Windows 7 business setting. This will make you an invaluable asset to any company.

Whether you’re looking for a challenge or a job that gives you good income, make sure you get the right certifications to excel in the tech world. Let Palaestra Training help you make a difference in your life.

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While the rest of the world languishes in economic uncertainty, the computer industry is booming. If you have some computer knowledge and are thinking of starting up a business, there are few fields that provide as good of a chance at success as the IT industry. CompTIA A+ is widely considered to be the most trusted measure of  having a solid foundation of technical ability in the IT world, and having certification will give you credibility with businesses and consumers alike. When you start a business, it is important to set yourself up as an expert in your field. Having an A plus certification can do that for you. A framed certificate on a wall may just seem like a piece of paper, but the amount of assurance and confidence it lends to potential clients is outstanding.

If you have a job, but your position in the company is highly unstable and subject to pay cuts, demotions, or complete loss at any time, starting your own computer repair business may be a real option. If you have a natural grasp on computers and are looking to expand that grasp to a professional level, or if you are simply seeking a new career path with a higher rate of success, CompTIA A+ certification can get you on your way to the job you have always wanted.

Start Your Own Computer Repair Business with CompTIA A+ Certification is a post from: Palaestra Training

The Internet is only getting more complex. As more and more companies move online, and technology gets more advanced, there is an increasing need for knowledgeable professionals to manage it. The CCNA exam certifies you as an associate, which is above entry level, so it gives you more than the standard skills found on most resumes. Having that extra knowledge will place you above the competition when you are job hunting. There are even CCNA video tutorials that can instruct you at your own pace. Classes are more expensive and can’t be tailored to your busy schedule. CCNA video tutorials can.

Passing the CCNA exam helps you do more than get a job. Once you get a job, you will be more likely to keep it. Passing the exam shows employers that you have the capability to adapt to changes in technology. Many businesses and organizations have to have an online presence to matter in the world. Companies that don’t sell their products online will be hard-pressed to keep up with their competition. Small business owners may know how to surf, but they are unlikely to be able to set up their systems or fix them if something goes wrong.

A marketable skill in a growing industry is one of the best commodities you can have.  Passing the CCNA exam and getting certification can give you the job security that is so precious in this economy.

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If you are a working adult with no trade skills, you may be at a disadvantage in this job market. Even people with degrees are finding it harder and harder to get work in this economy, and people are turning to up-and-coming markets and essential trades to earn their livings. Computer technology has done nothing but grow in recent years, and it doesn’t look like it will stop anytime soon, so a lot of job hunters are jumping on the bandwagon. You may have thought about getting your CompTIA A+ certification, but if you already have two jobs that barely cover your bills, the idea of schooling might seem farfetched.

That’s where video CompTIA A+ training comes in. With video training you can get the knowledge you need to get a better paying job in a growing industry without breaking the bank. Videos come at a convenient low price that soundly beats the cost of schooling. Also, instead of being at the mercy of class schedules, you can watch your videos on your own time, which is ideal for retail workers whose schedules fluctuate. You can review as much as you want according to your own time frame, so that if you have less time for studying one week, or have more trouble understanding a certain topic, you don’t have to worry about being left behind.

CompTIA A+ certification can improve your salary and your life on your terms. You’ll never regret the investment.

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In fact, we offer both our CompTIA A+ and Network+ training as a combo package with big savings.  As always, we include MeasureUp’s award winning exam prep software with each of our training titles.

If you need training to comply with the DoD 8570.1 directives, our A+, Network+, Security+ and CISSP training covers the material you need to pass each of those exams.

Check out the content covered in our Network+ training series, which has 20 videos and over 10 hours of expert instruction!

1. Course Introduction
   • Overview
   • What to Expect
   • Testing Tips
2. Basics of Networking
   • Terminology
   • Types of Networks
   • Networking Media
   • Communication Protocols
   • Addressing Overview
3. Network Media – Part I
   • Terminology
   • Wired Media
   • Plenum
   • LAN Technologies
   • Types of Connectors
4. Network Media – Part II
   • Wiring Standards
   • Wiring Distribution
5. Network Topologies
   • Network Topologies
   • WAN Technologies
   • VPN Overview
   • VLAN
6. Network Devices
   • Repeater
   • Hub
   • Bridge
   • Switch
   • Router
   • Firewall/Proxy
   • NIC
   • Modem
   • DHCP Server
   • DNS Server
   • CSU/DSU
   • Media Converter
   • Load Balancer
   • Bandwidth Shaper
7. The OSI Model
   • Terminology
   • What is a Protocol?
   • OSI Model
8. TCPIP – Part 1
   • Protocol Suite
   • IP Addressing
9. TCPIP – Part 2
   • Address Classes
   • Binary Numbers
   • Classful / Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
   • IPv6 Basics
10. TCPIP Protocols
    • Various TCP/IP Protocols
    • Port numbers
    • Sockets
11. Routing Basics
    • Routing Overview
    • Routing Tables
    • Types of Routing
    • Convergence
    • Routing Protocol Types
    • Routing Protocols
12. Command Line Tools
    • PING
    • IPCONFIG
    • IFCONFIG
    • TRACERT
    • TRACEROUTE
    • ARP / ARP PING
    • NSLOOKUP
    • HOST
    • DIG
    • MTR
    • ROUTE
    • NBTSTAT
    • NETSTATE
13. Network Optimization
    • Optimization methods
    • QoS
    • Traffic Shaping
    • Load Balancing
    • High Availability
    • Caching Engines
    • Fault Tolerance
14. Network Tools
    • Cable Testers
    • Protocol  Analyzers
    • TDR / OTDR
    • Multimeter
    • Toner Probe
    • Butt Set
    • Punch Down Tool
    • Cable Stripper
    • Snips
    • Voltage Event Recorder
    • Temperature Monitor
15. Network Monitoring
    • Network Monitor Utilities
      • Packet Sniffers
      • Protocol Analyzers
      • Intrusion Detection / Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDP/IPS)
    • Event Viewer / Log Files
      • System Logs
      • History Logs
      • Event Logs
16. Network Documentation
    • Importance of Documentation
    • Types of Documentation
      • Wiring Schematics / Diagrams
      • Physical  / Logical Diagrams
      • Baselines
      • Policies and Procedures
      • Network Configurations
      • Regulations
17. Wireless Networks
    • Terminology
    • Wireless Network Equipment
    • Setting up a Wireless Network
    • Securing a Wireless Network
    • Troubleshooting
18. Network Security – Part I
    • Hardware and software security devices
    • Common features of a firewall
    • Network access security
    • User authentication
19. Network Security – Part II
    • Issues that affect device security
    • Common security threats and mitigation techniques
20. Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Methodology
    • Common Areas to Troubleshoot

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Chris Penick is an expert CISSP instructor who has trained every branch of the US Military, written cyber-warfare training and deployment protocols, as well as training hundreds of corporate IT professionals from some of the biggest Fortune 150 companies.

The CISSP Certification is the premier IT Security certification for people looking to move into management or existing managers looking at executive management positions.

Palaestra Training’s President, Christopher Rees said, “I’m extremely proud of the CISSP certification training series, as it’s a step up in production values, content quality and ease of use.  Chris did an excellent job covering the 10 domains in depth, as well as adding some additional content on hacking and social engineering.”

As always, Palaestra’s training comes with high-resolution AVI videos, and also includes iPod versions of the training along with audio-only .mp3 versions as well.  MeasureUp’s award-winning exam prep software is also included as a perfect addition to help the student test their knowledge before sitting to take the real exam.

To view a full-length video on cryptography from the series or for more information visit Palaestra Training’s CISSP Certification Training product page.

The CISSP Certification Training Series contains the following Videos:

1.    Intro and Tips

- Domains introduction
- Study Techniques

2.    Access Control – Part I

- Key Concepts
- Information Classification
- Control Categories
- Control Types
- Passwords
- Biometrics
- Single Sign on
- Access Control Models
- IDS and IPS

3.    Access Control – Part II

- Errors
- Crossover Error Rate
- Fingerprints
- Retina Scan
- Iris Scan
- Hand Geometry and Topography
- Signature Dynamics
- Keyboard Dynamics
- Voice Print
- Facial Scan
- Single Sign On (SSO) Pitfalls
- Kerberos
- SESAME
- Privileged Attribute Certificates
- Federated Identity Management

4.    Access Control – Part III

- Access Control Models
- Discretionary Access Controls
- Mandatory Access Controls
- Rule-based Access Control
- Role-based Access Control
- Constrained User Interfaces
- Access Control List
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- IDS components
- Network Based IDS (NIDS)
- Signature based
- Anomaly-based
- Rules-based
- Denial of Service (DOS)
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS)
- Buffer Overflow
- Malicious Software
- Password Crackers
- Password Caching
- Password Hashing
- Spoofing & Masquerading
- Sniffers, eavesdropping & tapping
- Emanations
- Shoulder Surfing
- Object Reuse
- Data Remanence
- Slack Space
- Data Mining
- Dumpster Diving
- Backdoors and Trapdoors
- Logic Bombs

5.    Application Development Security – Part I

- Databases
- Database Interfaces
- Testing
- Programming Languages
- Object Oriented Programming
- Distributed Computing
- Web Security
- Malware
- Patch Management

6.    Application Development Security – Part II

- Waterfall
- Spiral
- Joint Application Development
- Rapid Application Development
- Clean Room
- Computer Aided Software Engineering
- Prototyping
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- Regression Testing
- Acceptance Testing
- Change Control
- Capability Maturity Model
- Software Escrow
- Coding & Programming Languages
- Assembly Language
- Compiled Code
- Procedural Languages
- Objected Oriented Languages
- Cohesion

7.    Application Development Security – Part III

- Database
- Database Interfaces
- Software Development
- Testing
- Programming Languages
- Object Oriented Programming
- Distributed Computing
- Web Security
- Malware
- Patch Management

8.    Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning – Part I

- Objects
- BRP vs. DRP
- Steps in BCP
- Recovery Targets
- Natural Disasters
- Identify Preventative Controls
- Recovery Strategies
- Business Process Recovery
- Hot, Warm, Cold Sites
- Multiple Processing Centers
- Supply and Technology Recovery
- Hardware Backup
- Software Backup
- Software Escrow
- Cut over test
- Executive Succession Planning

9.    Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning – Part II

- Archive Bit
- Full backup
- Incremental, Differential

10.    Cryptography – Part I

- Concepts and Terms
- Key generation and management
- History
- Symmetric encryption
- Asymmetric encryption
- Stream ciphers
- Block ciphers
- Non-encryption ciphers
- Public key infrastructure
- Email security
- Attacks

11.    Cryptography – Part II

- DES
- 3DES
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
- RC5, RC6, RC4
- Blowfish
- Asymmetric Encryption
- Diffie-Hellman
- RSA
- DSA
- EL-Gamal
- Elliptic Curve Cryptosystem
- Collisions
- Hashes
- MD2, MD4, MD5

12.    Cryptography – Part III

- Birthday Attack
- Hash-based Message Authentication Code
- Non-repudiation
- Digital Signatures
- Ciphertext Only Attacks
- Known-Plaintext Attack
- Steganography
- Running Cipher
- Concealment Cipher
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Certificates
- Key Archiving
- Email Security

13.    Legal, Regulations, Investigations and Compliance – Part I

- Overview
- Types of Law
- Legal Systems
- Intellectual Property
- Privacy
- Specific Laws and Regulations
- Legal Concepts
- Investigations
- Forensics
- Evidence
- Compliance
- Ethics

14.    Legal, Regulations, Investigations and Compliance – Part II

- Due Diligence
- Downstream Liability
- Negligence
- Motive
- Incidence Response
- Pre-investigation Steps
- Forensics Process
- Chain of Custody
- Evidence Types
- Admissibility
- Logs as Evidence

15.    Operations Security – Part I

- Management Concepts
- Secure Booting
- System Hardening
- Clipping Level
- Configuration Management
- Media Control
- Network & Resource Availability
- RAID
- Contingency Planning
- Email Security
- Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Attacks
- Secure Booting
- Initial Program Load
- Crash Recovery
- Configuration Management

16.    Operations Security – Part II

- RAID 1, 3, 5
- SAN
- Clustering (Active/Passive, Active/Active)
- Virtualization
- Contingency Planning
- Emails Ports and Protocols
- Hacking Terms
- Penetration Testing
- Salami, Data Diddling
- Emanations Analysis
- Wiretapping, Sniffing, IP Spoofing

17.    Physical and Environmental Security – Part I

- Concepts
- CPTED
- Construction
- Securing the computer room
- Protecting assets
- Power
- Environmental issues
- Fire prevention and suppression
- Perimeter security
- Locks
- Fencing
- Lighting
- Surveillance
- Intrusion detection systems

18.    Physical and Environmental Security – Part II

- Securing the Room
- Protecting Assets
- Types of Safes
- Power
- Electrical Issues
- Power Best Practices
- Environmental Issues
- Fire Prevention and Suppression Systems

19.    Physical and Environmental Security – Part III

- Perimeter Security Controls
- Lock Types
- Lock Grades
- Lock Picking
- Combination Locks
- Cipher Locks
- Switch Lock
- Personnel Access Controls
- Surveillance
- Cameras
- Intrusion Detection Systems

20.    Information Security Governance and Risk Management – Part I

- CIA
- Security Management
- Information Risk Management
- Risk Analysis
- Policies, Standards, Baselines

21.     Information Security Governance and Risk Management – Part I

- Guidelines, Procedures
- Positions and Responsibilities
- Administrative Control Concepts

22.    Security Architecture and Design

- Hardware Architecture
- Processing
- Memory Management
- Operating System Architecture Models
- System Architecture
- System Security Models
- Trust, Assurance and Functionality

23.    Telecommunications and Network Security – Part I

- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Model
- IP Addressing
- Protocols and Ports

24.    Telecommunications and Network Security – Part II

- Networking Terms
- Topologies
- Media Types
- Devices

25.    Telecommunications and Network Security – Part III

- Firewalls & Architecture
- Network Operating Systems
- DNS
- Network to Network Connections
- VPNs
- Authentication Protocols

26.    Telecommunications and Network Security – Part IV

- Wireless
- Wireless Authentication Types
- Attacks & Countermeasures
- SYN Flood
- Ping of Death
- Session Hijacking
- Honey Pots

27.  Introduction to Hacking

- Brief History
- What do Hackers do?
- Hacking Tools & Methodology

28.   Buffer Overflow Attacks

- Overview
- Demo

29.   Social Engineering

- Overview
- Examples
- Methods

30.   Vulnerability Assessments

- Vocabulary / Terms
- Best Practices
- Tools

31.    Subnetting

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CompTIA (www.comptia.org) recently changed their longstanding policy of certification for life.  Up until recently, if you passed any of CompTIA’s certification exams you were certified for life and didn’t need to recertify after a period of time.

That all changed last year, when CompTIA decided to announce that all certification holders would need to recertify every three (3) years.  Much to the dismay of the thousands of existing CompTIA certification holders, many of whom felt that the terms of their original “agreement” with CompTIA was now being changed without their input or consent.

CompTIA decided to change their initial ruling, and now have announced that existing certification holders will remain certified for life.  It’s very important to note however, anyone obtaining a CompTIA certification after January 01, 2011 will have to recertify every three years!

What Does this Mean for You?

If you are an IT professional who is thinking about certification, or a career changer looking for training to become certified, you will want to hurry!  If you are looking for CompTIA A+ Certification Training, you still have time to study and get certified before next year.  Doing so will certify you for life, and save you quite a bit of money over the long term because you won’t need to recertify or obtain Continuing Education Units (CEU) every few years.

Palaestra Training offers CompTIA A+ Certification training videos that are extremely affordable, come with AVI, iPod and mp3 formats and truly allow you to study anytime, anywhere. 

Get your training now, so you have time to study and get certified before next year!

Visit us at www.PalaestraTraining.com for more information about our training videos for CompTIA, as well as Microsoft, Cisco (CCNA and CCNA Security) and our newest addition – Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training.

CompTIA Changes Their Mind – Existing Certifications Valid for Life is a post from: Palaestra Training

The new certification renewal policy is applicable to all individuals who hold CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ certifications, regardless of the date they were certified. Does this apply to ALL CompTIA certifications?  The short answer is no, only to the three listed above for now (Other CompTIA certifications are not affected at this time).

CompTIA advised on their website that there will be multiple ways to renew your certification, including take “bridge” exams that bridge the gap between an older exam and the newest version, by taking Computer Based Training, teaching, presenting, and so on.  For the complete details on this update to their certification policy visit their website.

CompTIA Changes Certification Policy – Renewal Now Required is a post from: Palaestra Training

This video is from our Cisco CCNA Security Series – Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) for exam 640-553.

The full series contains 20 videos and is over 11 hours of world class training you can watch anytime, anywhere. Our training comes in High Resolution AVI, iPod and mp3 formats to give you a number of choices in how you want to study and train.

Our training also comes with MeasureUp exam prep software, to fully prepare for the exam and the real world.

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