Category: Network Security
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IT/Cyber Certifications for Aspiring Professionals
If you have been around any IT/Cyber Professional, you have probably heard about certifications and how they can raise your market worth. If you are new to the world of IT/Cyber certifications are tests that certify your understanding about the X subject. In today’s market, it is tough to stand out from your peers, certifications…
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TCP/IP Model Explained: Why the Change?
The TCP/IP Model The dreaded TCP/IP model. I say that tongue in cheek because the OSI model is the language that I use when referring to networking, “Layer 1 issue.” I seldom use the TCP/IP model, but I understand the change. When we were speaking in the Understanding the OSI Model blog we mentioned that…
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Understanding the OSI Model
The OSI Model The mighty OSI model. You will hear network engineers speak in layers, “oh I found a layer 2 issue and I fixed that.” This is a common occurrence while working in cyber and working with those people. So, what is this cryptic language and what do they mean when they say “Always…
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What are Network Devices – Deeper Dive
As discussed in Why Understanding Networking is Important we said we would explain these devices more in depth. Let’s get into it. What are the differences with all of these devices? How can you expect to see them in the wild? Let’s chat! The Hub When thinking of a layer 1 and the physical layer,…
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Why Understanding Networking is Important in 2025
A computer network is designed to connect multiple computers to send and receive data. Without this system, the ability to read this blog would be impossible. This is the foundation that everything in cybersecurity is built on. There would be no need to have a career in cyber if there were no network. The ability…
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Here’s to New Beginnings
2025, we are welcoming new beginnings with the new year. With new beginnings there are often new endings, putting away ideas and functions that we will no longer carry. Fortunately, this is a new beginning for myself and possibly my career. Writing down ideas, putting them into the universe, and knowing that you could experience…