IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[AyBrehHam Linkin]

Might need yall help for an issue...

This guy has a windows 7 laptop that cannot be upgraded because his apps are funky on windows 10. He wants his user account on the PC removed from the domain and changed to a local account without losing his profile. He has old software used for testing that cannot be lost in the process...

would i be able to make this change just by backing up his ish, and then removing and changing his user account to local?

 

[UltimateHustler]

After a 10-11 year decent career in sales I’m officially studying for my A+ certification via Udemy Mike Myers course

Love the sales money and people skills I’ve developed from it , but I’m really burning out on volatile “what have you done got me lately” nature of sales. I am also tired of selling products that aren’t my own that I truthfully don’t care much about. Also sales is a young man’s game and I’m not getting any younger. Figure if I’m going to make a move , it’s got to be now otherwise I’ll be stuck in sales forever

I have a degree in BIS so hopefully getting back in the swing of things isn’t too horrible. Wish me luck fellas.

 

[se1f_made]

I gotta learn kubernetes, it’s my weakest skill but the one tech stack that every company is hiring for right now

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Might need yall help for an issue...

This guy has a windows 7 laptop that cannot be upgraded because his apps are funky on windows 10. He wants his user account on the PC removed from the domain and changed to a local account without losing his profile. He has old software used for testing that cannot be lost in the process...

would i be able to make this change just by backing up his ish, and then removing and changing his user account to local?

This is going to be a nightmare to support. I would find out the exact issues with the apps he needs and look at getting them resolved. Taken the device off the domain is going to make your life hell.

 

[Dave24]

I haven't taken that exam in like 6 or 7 years. But you could probably find a free A+ training class in your city.

 

[gldnone913]

Got a couple Azure certifications I have to knock out next year. If i could knock out the CISSP too, I'd be set for a while.

 

[Trustus]

@JT-Money what are your thoughts on the solarwinds hack? Security is hot topic now

 

[JT-Money]

@JT-Money what are your thoughts on the solarwinds hack? Security is hot topic now

Solarwinds probably doesn't survive this hack. Next year you'll see a flood of new cybersecurity regulations from the Feds. And increased hiring of cybersecurity professionals at companies due to the regulations.

I've been saying on here for months most companies are sitting ducks for hackers. They haven't spent nearly enough money or resources on cybersecurity. And this hack will just expose that fact.

I might even postpone getting out of the cybersecurity field to do a quick cash grab next year. Because companies will be forced to increase hiring and salaries for Cybersecurity Professionals. Why not cash in on these companies stupidity and laziness.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Solarwinds probably doesn't survive this hack. Next year you'll see a flood of new cybersecurity regulations from the Feds. And increased hiring of cybersecurity professionals at companies due to the regulations.

I've been saying on here for months most companies are sitting ducks for hackers. They haven't spent nearly enough money or resources on cybersecurity. And this hack will just expose that fact.

I might even postpone getting out of the cybersecurity field to do a quick cash grab next year. Because companies will be forced to increase hiring and salaries for Cybersecurity Professionals. Why not cash in on these companies stupidity and laziness.

Yep. Cybersecurity is an afterthought until something happens. It's going to be red alert for a lot of companies. Just imagine all the tools that hackers will now have access to because of this hack. This is just the beginning.

 

[Trustus]

I wonder how may more APTs are lying in wait. I KNOW there are other companies out there who have been hacked and haven't said anything yet. Interesting times we are in right now.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

I wonder how may more APTs are lying in wait. I KNOW there are other companies out there who have been hacked and haven't said anything yet. Interesting times we are in right now.

We always say it's not about stopping the hacks, its about minimizing the damage when you do get hacked. Most companies don't have the resources to tell if they've been compromised.

 

[Dre23]

Solarwinds probably doesn't survive this hack. Next year you'll see a flood of new cybersecurity regulations from the Feds. And increased hiring of cybersecurity professionals at companies due to the regulations.

I've been saying on here for months most companies are sitting ducks for hackers. They haven't spent nearly enough money or resources on cybersecurity. And this hack will just expose that fact.

I might even postpone getting out of the cybersecurity field to do a quick cash grab next year. Because companies will be forced to increase hiring and salaries for Cybersecurity Professionals. Why not cash in on these companies stupidity and laziness.

Definitely looking to get into cloud security in 2021.. any advice or recommendations?

 

[JT-Money]

Definitely looking to get into cloud security in 2021.. any advice or recommendations?

Better get those AWS certs now because they about to change the exams from multiple choice to simulation this Summer. They won't be so easy to pass on knowledge alone. You'll need hands on experience to pass them in the future.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Definitely looking to get into cloud security in 2021.. any advice or recommendations?

What's your background and experience? How strong is your networking?

 

[ryda518]

Better get those AWS certs now because they about to change the exams from multiple choice to simulation this Summer. They won't be so easy to pass on knowledge alone. You'll need hands on experience to pass them in the future.

I have the SA already guess I should get the Sysops before the change