It's an interesting look inside a piece of ultra-sleek machinery, with plenty of images in the original article. The image below shows the surprisingly low number of parts required to make the most desired piece of technology on the planet.
الأربعاء، 30 يونيو 2010
Take a Look at the iPhone 4 - in Bits!
Like thousands around the globe, Bill Detwiler from TechRepublic wasted no time in opening his Apple iPhone 4. The only difference is once he had finished queuing for more than 13 hours outside his local Apple Store, he decided to "begin cracking it open."
It's an interesting look inside a piece of ultra-sleek machinery, with plenty of images in the original article. The image below shows the surprisingly low number of parts required to make the most desired piece of technology on the planet.
It's an interesting look inside a piece of ultra-sleek machinery, with plenty of images in the original article. The image below shows the surprisingly low number of parts required to make the most desired piece of technology on the planet.
الثلاثاء، 29 يونيو 2010
CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide Launched
The CompTIA Linux+ Study Guide - recommended by LPI - is now available.
This handy guide is a must for Linux administrators studying for the LX0-101 and LX0-102 exams. It covers all main exam topics, including: using Linux command-line tools, understanding the boot process and scripts, managing files and file systems, managing system security.
Its strength lies in its real-world examples. RRP is £39.99, but a little bird tells us that it's only £31.76 on Amazon.
This handy guide is a must for Linux administrators studying for the LX0-101 and LX0-102 exams. It covers all main exam topics, including: using Linux command-line tools, understanding the boot process and scripts, managing files and file systems, managing system security.
Its strength lies in its real-world examples. RRP is £39.99, but a little bird tells us that it's only £31.76 on Amazon.
الاثنين، 28 يونيو 2010
Campus Party 2010!
Y así empieza mi Campus Party 2010! Recordando viejos amigos y con muchas ganas de hacer nuevos. Aquí les dejo uno de los mejores recuerdos y espero que no ser pierdan por nada las transmisiones en el canal oficial de Campus Party.
Ya que la cuenta regresiva falló, les dejo el concierto inaugural de Campus Party 2010 con Fonseca, de todo mi gusto. :)
Ya que la cuenta regresiva falló, les dejo el concierto inaugural de Campus Party 2010 con Fonseca, de todo mi gusto. :)
VIDEO: Windows 7 (Microsoft Partner Network) Was My Idea
Firebrand Training was asked by Microsoft to produce a video for the Worldwide Partner Conference 2010.
This has been created in the style of the Windows 7 commercials and can be viewed below. To see the video on the big screen, make sure looking out for it at WPC 2010.
This has been created in the style of the Windows 7 commercials and can be viewed below. To see the video on the big screen, make sure looking out for it at WPC 2010.
الجمعة، 25 يونيو 2010
Latest: CISA and CISM Exam Deadline
ISACA has released the key dates for the next CISA and CISM exams, which take place on Saturday 11 December.
If you're considering gaining one of the two certifications, the two dates that you need to remember are:
Wednesday 18 August - Early Registration Deadline
Wednesday 6 October - Final Registration Deadline
If you're considering gaining one of the two certifications, the two dates that you need to remember are:
Wednesday 18 August - Early Registration Deadline
Wednesday 6 October - Final Registration Deadline
الخميس، 24 يونيو 2010
The Apple Store looks busy from Firebrand Training HQ
As we look out of the window of Firebrand Training HQ - on Regent Street, London - it's hard to miss the queue ever-growing outside the Apple Store.
Today's the day that the Apple iPhone 4 is released, and as early as 7am the queue was 600 strong.
The current queue seems to have snaked back and forth three times along Regent Street - I think we'll wait a few days before we buy ours.
Today's the day that the Apple iPhone 4 is released, and as early as 7am the queue was 600 strong.
The current queue seems to have snaked back and forth three times along Regent Street - I think we'll wait a few days before we buy ours.
الثلاثاء، 22 يونيو 2010
Check out the (ISC)² Online Resource Guide
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² is a global, not-for-profit information security specialist.
The organisation that has developed the CISSP, CSSLP and SSCP certifications offers an Online Resource Guide. It is a portal for information and application security professionals around the world.
The 'Market Square' section has been introduced to offer deals, career services and free resources. This includes: industry classifieds, career connections and the resource library.
The organisation that has developed the CISSP, CSSLP and SSCP certifications offers an Online Resource Guide. It is a portal for information and application security professionals around the world.
The 'Market Square' section has been introduced to offer deals, career services and free resources. This includes: industry classifieds, career connections and the resource library.
الاثنين، 21 يونيو 2010
IT issues take precedence over World Cup for networkers
Tufin Technologies found that 87% of IT professionals would miss the World Cup Final in order to fix an IT disaster.
One respondent philosophically explained: "the score will not change if you're not watching it" - while another exclaimed: "you must fix your ship or sink with it."
Shaul Efraim; Tufin's VP of products, marketing and business development; said: “Although there have been many reports of people skiving to watch the matches...our study shows that many network defenders will not be taking their eye of the ball.
“IT professionals have been busy preparing for this event in the months preceding the opening ceremony in South Africa, fully aware that there will be others within the organisation that could compromise the system by streaming video content, downloading apps and visiting websites."
SC Magazine states that UK web traffic during the World Cup so far has increased by as much as 50% during matches.
Firebrand Training is embracing the World Cup; with all England matches being shown live at our training centre.
One respondent philosophically explained: "the score will not change if you're not watching it" - while another exclaimed: "you must fix your ship or sink with it."
Shaul Efraim; Tufin's VP of products, marketing and business development; said: “Although there have been many reports of people skiving to watch the matches...our study shows that many network defenders will not be taking their eye of the ball.
“IT professionals have been busy preparing for this event in the months preceding the opening ceremony in South Africa, fully aware that there will be others within the organisation that could compromise the system by streaming video content, downloading apps and visiting websites."
SC Magazine states that UK web traffic during the World Cup so far has increased by as much as 50% during matches.
Firebrand Training is embracing the World Cup; with all England matches being shown live at our training centre.
الخميس، 17 يونيو 2010
Microsoft Office 2010 Web Apps looks like a great freebie
Microsoft chose the wrong day to officially launch Office 2010 Web Apps. Monday 7 June just happened to be the same day that Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone 4, which, needless to say, kind of stole the limelight.
Office Web Apps is a free service available at office.live.com (for the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland). Just log-in with your Windows Live ID, and you're ready to create Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote documents online.
These are stripped-down versions of the full Office 2010, but they are rumoured to be the largest JavaScript Web apps ever produced.
The apps run quickly, and are all set amongst the familiar Microsoft Office environment. With a generous 25GB of free storage space - via SkyDrive - there is plenty of room for you to take your office online. And guess what - it even seems to work well on mobile devices.
See a screengrab below, provided by TechRepublic.
Office Web Apps is a free service available at office.live.com (for the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland). Just log-in with your Windows Live ID, and you're ready to create Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote documents online.
These are stripped-down versions of the full Office 2010, but they are rumoured to be the largest JavaScript Web apps ever produced.
The apps run quickly, and are all set amongst the familiar Microsoft Office environment. With a generous 25GB of free storage space - via SkyDrive - there is plenty of room for you to take your office online. And guess what - it even seems to work well on mobile devices.
See a screengrab below, provided by TechRepublic.
الأربعاء، 16 يونيو 2010
Malware is being sent via Twitter
We're all wary (and weary) of receiving a 'dodgy' tweet or email that leads to an even dodgier site. These are now becoming nastier, with payloads embedded in Twitter links, with random '@'s being used to catch users' attention.
The image above is an example of a shortened url, which leads to a site hosting some JavaScript. The potential pitfall of a shortened url.
Trendmicro explains that if this link were to be clicked, an “unpleasant payload” would be downloaded to the unsuspecting user’s PC.
Other recent examples include the Gaza and FIFA World Cup spamming campaigns, which used social engineering to make users think they were clicking on a news item. The malware downloaded in these cases were able to send and receive files and retrieve user names and passwords.
The image above is an example of a shortened url, which leads to a site hosting some JavaScript. The potential pitfall of a shortened url.
Trendmicro explains that if this link were to be clicked, an “unpleasant payload” would be downloaded to the unsuspecting user’s PC.
Other recent examples include the Gaza and FIFA World Cup spamming campaigns, which used social engineering to make users think they were clicking on a news item. The malware downloaded in these cases were able to send and receive files and retrieve user names and passwords.
الثلاثاء، 15 يونيو 2010
The Importance of Penetration Testing
The latest edition of Certification Magazine looks at the importance of - and developments in - penetration testing.
The use of networks is rife in our everyday work and leisure. This means that our personal - and valuable - data is heading off in all different directions. It is now more apparant than ever that this data needs to be safeguarded for the benefit of all of us.
These technological developments have led to the increased importance of the role of the penetration tester. Certification Magazine describes this person as: "a kind of digital spy, deliberately hacking into companies’ networks to identify weaknesses and fix them, preferably before an actual breach occurs."
Billy Austin, chief security officer for Saint Corp, explains: “You’ve got to switch your white hat into a black hat.
“What we have to do is become more offensive-type minded people. It’s crucial to have the characteristics or mindset of understanding what the attacker’s moves are going to be, and what those processes and procedures and all the different routes that someone can take [are].”
The importance of the role shouldn't detract from how interesting it is too. Whether the individual is attempting to hack into their own systems or piecing together the evidence at a hacking 'crime' scene, it rarely proves to be dull.
Firebrand is Europe's number one provider of IT security training, check out our Security Centre or call us on 080 80 800 888 to learn more.
The use of networks is rife in our everyday work and leisure. This means that our personal - and valuable - data is heading off in all different directions. It is now more apparant than ever that this data needs to be safeguarded for the benefit of all of us.
These technological developments have led to the increased importance of the role of the penetration tester. Certification Magazine describes this person as: "a kind of digital spy, deliberately hacking into companies’ networks to identify weaknesses and fix them, preferably before an actual breach occurs."
Billy Austin, chief security officer for Saint Corp, explains: “You’ve got to switch your white hat into a black hat.
“What we have to do is become more offensive-type minded people. It’s crucial to have the characteristics or mindset of understanding what the attacker’s moves are going to be, and what those processes and procedures and all the different routes that someone can take [are].”
The importance of the role shouldn't detract from how interesting it is too. Whether the individual is attempting to hack into their own systems or piecing together the evidence at a hacking 'crime' scene, it rarely proves to be dull.
Firebrand is Europe's number one provider of IT security training, check out our Security Centre or call us on 080 80 800 888 to learn more.
الاثنين، 14 يونيو 2010
Which CIW course for you?
Firebrand Training is a CIW Authorized Training Partner. This means that you are guaranteed the highest level of instructor and course material, all of which is officially approved by CIW.
We offer three accelerated CIW courses, ranging from Associate CIW Designer and Professional CIW Designer to Master CIW Designer. They range across durations of: three, six and eight days respectively.
The CIW website explains the multiple career opportunities on offer to those who achieve one of their certifications.
Examples include 'Digital Media & Design' and 'Web Development and Administration'. Successful careers can be expected in both by those who certify in the CIW courses on offer at Firebrand Training.
We offer three accelerated CIW courses, ranging from Associate CIW Designer and Professional CIW Designer to Master CIW Designer. They range across durations of: three, six and eight days respectively.
The CIW website explains the multiple career opportunities on offer to those who achieve one of their certifications.
Examples include 'Digital Media & Design' and 'Web Development and Administration'. Successful careers can be expected in both by those who certify in the CIW courses on offer at Firebrand Training.
الخميس، 10 يونيو 2010
Microsoft MCAS Reverts Back to MOS
Since the beginning of June, the title of the certification program Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) has been reverted back to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).
Moving to the term 'MCAS' was never popular. Microsoft states that: "The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification now extends to all versions of Microsoft Office, including the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Microsoft Office 2010, as well as Windows desktop operating systems."
MCAS holders are now automatically considered MOS 2007 certified. However, those that want a new certificate are being told that they will need to purchase one for a small fee.
Moving to the term 'MCAS' was never popular. Microsoft states that: "The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification now extends to all versions of Microsoft Office, including the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Microsoft Office 2010, as well as Windows desktop operating systems."
MCAS holders are now automatically considered MOS 2007 certified. However, those that want a new certificate are being told that they will need to purchase one for a small fee.
الأربعاء، 9 يونيو 2010
Cisco CCIE coming soon...
Cisco recently announced that the four "core knowledge" questions that were added to the CCIE R&S v4.0 and Voice v3.0 exams a year ago have now been removed. This is due to the fact that the rest of the exam is deemed to be successfully validating expert skills.
However, they will continue to be used in other CCIE lab exams. Core knowledge questions appear at the beginning of an exam, and normally require five words or less to answer.
Cisco explains: "Total lab time will remain at eight hours. For the CCIE R&S Lab Exam, this means candidates will begin with the two-hour Troubleshooting section, followed by a six-hour Configuration section.
"For CCIE Voice, candidates will have the full eight hours to complete the integrated exam. At this time, only the R&S and Voice certifications have been designed and validated to allow removal of Core Knowledge."
Continue to check the Firebrand Training website, as we will soon be offering the Cisco CCIE certification faster than anyone else.
However, they will continue to be used in other CCIE lab exams. Core knowledge questions appear at the beginning of an exam, and normally require five words or less to answer.
Cisco explains: "Total lab time will remain at eight hours. For the CCIE R&S Lab Exam, this means candidates will begin with the two-hour Troubleshooting section, followed by a six-hour Configuration section.
"For CCIE Voice, candidates will have the full eight hours to complete the integrated exam. At this time, only the R&S and Voice certifications have been designed and validated to allow removal of Core Knowledge."
Continue to check the Firebrand Training website, as we will soon be offering the Cisco CCIE certification faster than anyone else.
الثلاثاء، 8 يونيو 2010
VMware vs. Microsoft vs. Citrix
There is an interesting debate unfolding on Networkworld.com. The article suggests that VMware is no longer monopolising the server virtualization market. Microsoft, Citrix and more are competing for space.
VMware remains the daddy of server virtualization services, but Microsoft and Citrix are giving it a good run for its money. The dawn of cloud computing is said to be causing this surge in competitiveness. Microsoft has been boldly stating that "We're all in" - stating that "70 per cent of Microsoft engineers are working on something to do with the cloud."
According to Gartner, at the turn of 2010, only 18% of enterprise data centers that could be virtualized had been virtualized. This provides ample opportunity for VMware's competitors to gain ground on the pioneering vendor.
Firebrand training offers both VMware VSphere 4.0 Certified Virtualization Expert and Microsoft MCTS Windows Server Virtualization courses - call us on 080 80 800 888 to see which is best for you.
VMware remains the daddy of server virtualization services, but Microsoft and Citrix are giving it a good run for its money. The dawn of cloud computing is said to be causing this surge in competitiveness. Microsoft has been boldly stating that "We're all in" - stating that "70 per cent of Microsoft engineers are working on something to do with the cloud."
According to Gartner, at the turn of 2010, only 18% of enterprise data centers that could be virtualized had been virtualized. This provides ample opportunity for VMware's competitors to gain ground on the pioneering vendor.
Firebrand training offers both VMware VSphere 4.0 Certified Virtualization Expert and Microsoft MCTS Windows Server Virtualization courses - call us on 080 80 800 888 to see which is best for you.
الاثنين، 7 يونيو 2010
Microsoft free software offer ends this month
Microsoft will be ending its free Windows 7 software offer on Wednesday 30 June. This offer is ideal for Desktop Administrators and Desktop Support Technicians.
Students receive a shrink-wrapped package including the MOC course, the software and a printed exam voucher (which is valid until 31/12/2010, and can be used in association with any exam tied to the specific technology featured in the course they took).
As we enter June, there is now less than a month to make the most of this offer, with students needing to register with Firebrand Training before 30 June 2010.
To gain one of the remaining seats call us on 080 80 800 888.
Students receive a shrink-wrapped package including the MOC course, the software and a printed exam voucher (which is valid until 31/12/2010, and can be used in association with any exam tied to the specific technology featured in the course they took).
As we enter June, there is now less than a month to make the most of this offer, with students needing to register with Firebrand Training before 30 June 2010.
To gain one of the remaining seats call us on 080 80 800 888.
الجمعة، 4 يونيو 2010
Get involved with VQ Day 2010
VQ Day is a national celebration of vocational qualifications for students, teachers and employers. Last year 3.6 million vocational qualifications were awarded and millions more will achieve similar success this year.
The event is led by the independent education foundation, Edge, with support from many of the leading players in the vocational education community. Edge is committed to raising the stature of practical and vocational learning across the UK.
VQ Day 2010 will take place on Wednesday 23 June. Colleges, schools, learning providers and employers are urged to get involved. For more information visit the VQ Day 2010 website. Action packs are available to help you stage your own VQ Day event.
The event is led by the independent education foundation, Edge, with support from many of the leading players in the vocational education community. Edge is committed to raising the stature of practical and vocational learning across the UK.
VQ Day 2010 will take place on Wednesday 23 June. Colleges, schools, learning providers and employers are urged to get involved. For more information visit the VQ Day 2010 website. Action packs are available to help you stage your own VQ Day event.
الأربعاء، 2 يونيو 2010
The perils of not gaining an IT certification (video)
CompTIA has produced a light-hearted video to show the importance of gaining an IT certification - and what can happen if you don't! Check out the CompTIA A+ certification video below.
الثلاثاء، 1 يونيو 2010
Microsoft Second Shot ends this month
Microsoft will be ending its Second Shot offer on Wednesday 30 June. The offer allows students to sit any IT Professional, Developer or Business Management (Dynamics) certification exam and get a FREE retake if they fail.
As we enter June, there is now only a month to make the most of this offer - with students needing to take their first exam and - if necessary - their retake exam before 30 June 2010.
To gain one of the remaining seats call us on 080 80 800 888.
As we enter June, there is now only a month to make the most of this offer - with students needing to take their first exam and - if necessary - their retake exam before 30 June 2010.
To gain one of the remaining seats call us on 080 80 800 888.
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