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Prepare for 5 cybersecurity certifications with this bundle

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Cybersecurity

Given the value of data, most companies today take security very seriously. If you want to work in the server room or handle network connections, you’re going to need to do plenty of training.

The best way to prove your knowledge is by picking up key certifications. The likes of CISM and CompTIA Security+ are recognized around the world.

With The Ultimate 2021 Cyber Security Survival Training Bundle, you get full prep for five top certifications. The included content is worth a total of $495, but you can get it today for only $29.99 at Bleeping Computer Deals.

Right now, the tech world is suffering from a massive gap in cybersecurity skills. Research by IBM shows that 57% of large companies have been affected in the past year alone.

On an individual level, this shortage represents a massive opportunity. If you can prove your knowledge, technical recruiters will quickly come knocking on your door.

The Survival Training Bundle helps you to claim the certifications that matter, and gain some real-world skills along the way. You get five full-length courses and 67 hours of video training in total, working towards key exams. 

The line-up includes CompTIA Security+, Cisco IINS, Cloud Computing Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Adding these certifications to your résumé is guaranteed to improve your professional outlook.

On a practical level, you learn about security fundamentals, penetration testing, common threats, cloud and network security, enterprise data management, and much more.

All the content comes from ITU Online Training, which has helped 650,000 and 200 companies over the past eight years.

Order today for only $29.99 to get lifetime access to all five courses, worth $495.

Prices subject to change.

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Microsoft introduces Azure Sentinel updates, a mobile security app, new certifications, and much more

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Although the flagship launch at Microsoft Ignite, which wound up on Wednesday, was the flashy Microsoft Mesh, there were many security-focused product and feature announcements that should bring a smile to admins’ faces. Here’s a look at some of what’s here now and what’s coming.

Generally available

Passwordless authentication for cloud and hybrid environments. Azure AD lets users sign in with biometrics or a tap using Windows Hello for Business, the Microsoft Authenticator app, or a compatible FIDO2 security key from Microsoft Intelligent Security Association partners such as Yubico, Feitian, and AuthenTrend. With Temporary Access Pass, now in preview, you can generate a time-limited code to set up or recover a passwordless credential.

More than 30 new connectors for Azure Sentinel make it easier to collect data across all cloud environments, including Salesforce Service Cloud, VMware, and Cisco Umbrella. It also has new security orchestration response (SOAR) playbooks to create automation rules, block suspicious IP addresses in Azure Firewall, isolate endpoint devices with Microsoft Intune and update a user’s risk state with Azure Active Directory Identity Protection. There are also improvements in data ingestion and enhanced analytics.

Now in preview

Windows Server 2022, to be available this calendar year, will allow customers to run applications on Azure, on-premises, or at the edge. Along with its increased functionality, it will boast a couple of appealing security features. The key one is the Secured-core server, which uses hardware, firmware, and operating system capabilities. It includes Trusted Platform Module 2.0  (TPM 2.0) to provide hardware root-of-trust, firmware protection, and virtualization-based security. The Windows Admin Center security tool (also in preview) will report on the Secured-core features and enable them where applicable.

 

More Ignite coverage:

Microsoft Ignite 2021: More Teams updates and enhancements [Full story]

Microsoft announces three new industry-specific cloud offerings [Full story]

Microsoft launches Mesh mixed reality platform at Ignite [Full Story]

 

Edge Secured-core will apply Secured-core security to IoT devices.

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Best Entry Level Cyber Security Certifications

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10 Cybersecurity Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2021

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Heading into 2021, cybersecurity remains one of the enterprise’s highest priorities as companies continue to support remote working conditions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. And demand for cybersecurity experts shows no signs of slowing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that employment of information security analysts will grow 31% from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.

For those looking to advance their cybersecurity careers or break into the field, cybersecurity certifications can help in landing jobs, boosting careers or ensuring against a job loss — provided you choose wisely. Our guide provides insight into the 10 cybersecurity certifications deemed most valuable for aspiring and seasoned cybersecurity professionals:

  1. CompTIA Security+;
  2. (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
  3. (ISC)2 HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP);
  4. ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);
  5. EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH);
  6. EC-Council CEH (Practical);
  7. CompTIA PenTest+;
  8. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP);
  9. Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK); and
  10. vendor-specific security certifications.

In building this list of top 10 cybersecurity certifications, we talked to a broad range of people in the security industry. We heard from course providers and consultants, such as Cybrary and CyberVista; talked to a professor from University of Maryland Global Campus; sought advice from security providers, such as Cisco and Fortinet; and contacted the leading trade groups and certification providers, such as CSA, CompTIA, EC-Council, ISACA, (ISC)2, Global Knowledge and Offensive Security.

The list starts off with basic, entry-level and management track certifications and then moves on to the offensive security certifications for hands-on penetration testers (pen testers) and certified ethical hackers. It concludes with a mini 10 list of top vendor-specific certifications. Security professionals typically need a mix of all three types of certifications: management training, hands-on and vendor-/product-specific knowledge.

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