Back in April 2013, I posted a blog about the fact that Cisco was updating the CCNA program. While this is not an uncommon occurrence, it has been a mere three short years since this happened. Get ready, because another major update has happened. As of May 17, 2016, version 3.0 is hitting classrooms. If … Continue reading Get your CCNA R&S – it’s getting a makeover CCNA v3.0
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CompTIA Series: Security Access Models
This blog provides clarifying information related to Security Access Models found on the CompTIA A+ Security+ exams. Allow me to recap my goal with this series: Although CompTIA exams are heavily based upon the published exam objectives, CompTIA tends to expand target material by exposing candidates to potential content on their certification exams. Although such … Continue reading CompTIA Series: Security Access Models
Preparing for the PMP Exam – 2015 update
Students ask many of the questions that lead to my blogs. They deserve the credit for good questions and valuable feedback. This time, I am actually using the input from several recently credentialed former students. Kudos to the dozen or more who have achieved the PMP credential from November 2014 through January 2015. I should … Continue reading Preparing for the PMP Exam – 2015 update
ISACA’s Newest COBIT 5 Release – A Big Deal for a Good Reason
Why is COBIT 5 such a big deal? There has been a lot of talk about ISACA’s newest COBIT release, and for good reason. COBIT 5 is the latest edition of ISACA’s globally accepted framework that includes input from experts around the world. To date, it is the only business framework for the governance and management … Continue reading ISACA’s Newest COBIT 5 Release – A Big Deal for a Good Reason
CISCO Aspire – A fun CCNA Certification Game and Study Guide
Greetings to all who are reaching for a CCNA certification, there is a study aid available on the Cisco website for those with a Cisco (free) login. It’s called Cisco Aspire CCNA Edition. Here is an introductory video: You can download Aprire from the Cisco Learning Network. I downloaded it and installed it without any … Continue reading CISCO Aspire – A fun CCNA Certification Game and Study Guide