Kennedy Chimwanda, who has more than 11 years of experience in IT field and is currently working as Group Information Systems Technologist for Shelstein Group, reviewed our Certified Information Systems Security Pro Course. Let’s see what he says:

“The CISSP course tries to cover​ ISC2​ CIB key areas of knowledge in an interactive fashion where, as a student, you have several interactive knowledge checks to enhance your understanding of the concept. Although I didn’t finish my modules, the platform helped me very much in assessing my weakest and strongest domains before I could plan and refocus my study efforts.” To read the complete post, click here.

 

Let it be known to you that Mr. Chimwanda has earned 11 certifications which include CompTIA Security+, Certificate of mastery in Linux fundamentals, Linux for Penetration testing, Mobile Security, and so on. He has also suggested us some of the areas of improvement on which we are working so that you can get a better learning experience.

 

To know more about Mr. Chimwanda, you can visit his Linkedin profile.

Designed to help professionals to pass IC3 GS5 Computing Fundamentals exam, uCertify’s IC3-GS5-Exam-1 course provides complete coverage of IC3 GS5 Computing Fundamentals exam and includes topics such as understanding operating systems, hardware, software; cloud computing; networking and mobile device; and so on.

IC3 Global Standard 5 (GS5) is the newest addition to the IC3 Digital Literacy program. Like its predecessors, the GS5 certification is comprised of three exams: Computing Fundamentals, Living Online, and Key Applications. IC3 GS5 computing fundamentals exam covers all the topics of IC3 GS4 Computing Fundamentals along with two new topics: cloud computing and mobile device.

Now, all of us know that computers and devices are a part of our everyday lives, yet many people still lack a basic understanding of the technology they commonly use. IC3-GS5-Exam-1 course not only prepares candidates for computing fundamentals exam rather it also provides the fundamental understanding of computer and devices. The course prepares you to effectively use a computer operating system to perform everyday tasks such as installing software, managing files, and changing system settings. IC3-GS5-Exam-1 course also gives you the understanding of maintaining computer equipment, protecting hardware from theft or damage, and solving common hardware problems.

Remember? In one of our recent posts, we covered that Microsoft has been placing a greater emphasis on PowerShell in their products, and this emphasis is reflected in Microsoft’s certification exams. Thus, PowerShell knowledge is becoming significant these days.

uCertify has brought Pearson: Windows PowerShell in 24 Hours for you. You can gain hands-on expertise in Windows PowerShell with the Pearson: Windows PowerShell in 24 Hours course. This course provides you understanding of PowerShell module and gives you an in-depth knowledge of installing and configuring PowerShell, finding and discovering Windows PowerShell commands, managing Windows PowerShell providers, and much more. The course contains 72+ quizzes and 75+ flashcards. There is no limit to the number of times learners can attempt these. Flashcards help master the key concepts. The course also contains videos and how tos to make you understand the concepts better and learn how to accomplish the task. There are test preps along with practice questions in this course to test your ability to use PowerShell commands.

Now, what other better place would you find than uCertify to learn Windows PowerShell? So, start learning PowerShell now with uCertify and get certified.

Numerous computers worldwide have been hacked by cyber criminals which has made ransomware a headline! To quote New York Times:

“In a recent ransomware attack, cyber criminals hijacked hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide, locking up data and threatening to destroy it if a ransom was not paid.”

What is this ransomware and how will you protect yourself from it? It is a decade old form of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. We @uCertify want to share some measures to keep yourself protected from these attacks:

1. Keep an eye on suspicious emails and pop-ups: Whenever you receive any email, just make sure if it is coming from a valid address. Hover over (and never click) hyperlinks in the emails to see if they are directing you to dubious webpages.You will also be surprised to know that ransomware developers use emails and pop-up windows that proclaim software products to remove malware. Never click on anything  through such pop-ups, rather just safely close the windows if you start getting them.
2. Use anti-ransomware security tools: Always keep a reliable, paid antivirus product in your system that includes an automatic update module and a real-time scanner. Make sure to keep these antivirus up-to-date, so it blocks the latest emerging malware. Also, download antivirus apps only from reputable vendors.
3. Keep your software updated: If you simply stay on top of security updates, your machines would not have been infected. Configure your Windows machines to automatically install the latest software updates. Now, if ransomware attacks specifically target Windows machines, it does not mean Mac or Linux users are out of trouble for future. Other kind of malwares may infect various operating systems, so it does not matter which device you are using. You update your software regularly and install the latest security updates.
4. Keep backups of your data as well as security plans for your business: Even after keeping all the precautions, if a hacker hacks your computer, you can protect yourself by keeping all your data stored somewhere else, for an example: a physical hard drive.Then, even if a hacker locks down your computer, you can erase all the data from the machine and restore it from your backup.

In case of any organization or business, all employees must be educated about such hacking attacks and informed of the resources they can use to protect themselves.

Thus, by keeping yourself updated and taking all the precautions, you can minimize the impact of such attacks. Be safe and remember that prevention is the best protection!

Do you know? These days Microsoft has been placing a greater emphasis on PowerShell in their products, and this emphasis is reflected in Microsoft’s certification exams. If a product contains PowerShell support then at least some PowerShell-related questions will be included in the certification exam for that product.

Now, let us have a brief idea of what the PowerShell is: Windows PowerShell® is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration. Built on the .NET Framework, Windows PowerShell helps IT professionals and power users control and automate the administration of the Windows operating system and applications that run on Windows. Windows PowerShell commands, called cmdlets, let you manage the computers from the command line. Windows PowerShell providers let you access data stores, such as the registry and certificate store, as easily as you access the file system. In addition, Windows PowerShell has a rich expression parser and a fully developed scripting language.

There is no exam or certification of PowerShell explicitly but Microsoft considers it in its courses and exams. PowerShell questions are included in those products’ certifications, which are dependent on PowerShell. So basically, a level of mastery is required in PowerShell. uCertify has recently released Windows PowerShell Course. Soon, it is going to release the Windows PowerShell Live Labs too. The courses as well as the labs provide the complete coverage of Windows PowerShell module, its commands, usage and much more. The courses and labs have been designed in an interactive way which keeps the learners engaged throughout. You can gain the proficiency in Windows PowerShell through uCertify’s Windows PowerShell Course and increase the chances to pass the related certification exams.