When it comes to the option for professionals to work from home via the internet, the current possibilities are better than ever before. These new possibilities also bring new challenges and one of them is the of information security. This is especially the case when comes to sensitive data and employees who are working remotely/off-site for corporations. Then even more important to maintain the company’s data and information security.
Information Security via Intelligent Password Use
One basic measure for information security is to protect the computer that stores and processes the business data. In one of our previous blog posts (Safety and Security Measures You Should Follow) we have listed several useful password tips. They concern the choice and handling of computer and account passwords to ensure the security of the company computer/mobile device. They also refer to the respective internet accounts (for example email accounts).
Access and Identity Management by the Employer
The above mentioned blog post mainly describes security measures to be taken by the individual remote worker. Beyond that, access and identities for cloud-based applications, file storage and corporate networks/intranet can be managed on the corporate side by cloud-based services like the Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
Company Server Protection
Firewall It might seem like a rather basic thing to mention here, but because of its importance for server and information security, it certainly does belong on this list. The Firewall software helps prevent access to the system from unauthorized parties. VPN-Connections In comparison to Virtual Private Networks (VPN), WiFi connections are more vulnerable to hacking attacks. It enhances the server security and therefore information security if remote employees/telecommuters sign up via VPN when they need to connect their devices remotely to the company network. SSL/TLS Certificates SSL or TLS certificates for the company servers (HTTPS) ensure encrypted communication and verifies the other participant’s identity You can read more about security measures to protect a server here.
Separate Business and Private Computers and Mobile Devices
To be on an even safer side, it makes sense to keep the business and private computer devices strictly separate, and not to use the computer you use for business purposes for any private internet surfing or email use. The reason for this; internet surfing and email attachments are common ways through which viruses and other malware can infect a computer. Of course, even if a company adapted such a policy for the computers use by their employees, this would be difficult to enforce. That is why it is very important to educate the respective computer users about how to use the internet and its services, as well as, also to make sure that anti-virus programs and system are always up-to-date. If you are interested in IT certification related to information security, cyber, and computer security, have a look at our training courses!
Sources: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/224241 https://smallbiztrends.com/2018/11/security-measures-for-remote-workers.html https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/7-security-measures-to-protect-your-servers https://www.techsherpas.com/7-donts-for-your-computer-security/ https://www.techsherpas.com/cloud-computing-makes-telecommuting-a-real-possibility/ https://www.techsherpas.com/cloud-computing-microsoft-azure/ The post Information Security Measures for Remote Employees appeared first on TechSherpas IT Training & Solutions. from https://www.techsherpas.com/information-security-measures-for-remote-employees/
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The Microsoft Azure Active Directory (in short: “Azure AD”) is a cloud-based service by Microsoft. It is used for the management of identities and respective access rights. These access rights can apply to:
Who uses the Microsoft Azure Active Directory?
Azure AD users are therefore typically IT administrators, App/software developers, as well as, subscribers to the already mentioned Microsoft Products or third party Saas offers.
Which kind of licenses are available?
Currently, there are five different licenses available for the Microsoft Azure Active Directory/Azure AD. They offer several access levels to Azure Active Directory features:
How can I learn more about working with the Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Azure Active Directory?
TechSherpas offers several training courses relating to Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Among these are, for example:
These are just a few selected courses from our course catalog. Do you have any questions about our courses or about which course might be the best for your skill level? Just contact us, we will be happy to help.
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The post What is the Microsoft Azure Active Directory? appeared first on TechSherpas IT Training & Solutions. from https://www.techsherpas.com/what-is-the-microsoft-azure-active-directory/ Cloud computing has become an integral part of today’s corporate/business world. Therefore, these businesses need qualified staff that can implement and work with cloud computing technology. As one of the major providers of cloud technology products, Microsoft offers the MCSA certification as well as a set of other certifications that serve as credentials for expertise of these products. What kind of jobs can you get with an MCSA Certification?An MCSA Certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) is considered an entry-level certification and is a great credential if you are still in the early stages of your IT career. When you look up the job offer requirements for positions like
You will often find “MCSA” among them. Since there are several similar certifications with different focus areas, the selection of your focus area will of course also influence your fit for specific job descriptions. If you add additional MCSA certifications and additional focus areas, this will enhance your expert profile. MCSA does not necessarily limit you to entry-level positions: Especially in combination with extensive hands-on work experience and additional qualifications, one or more MCSA certifications can mark the well-rounded profile of IT professionals even in senior positions. If you already have several of these certifications, it might make sense to use these as stepping stones to obtain an MCSE Certification (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) as well. This will show your qualification to work on and build more complex cloud technology solutions and platforms. The amount of money you can expect to earn of course depends on several additional factors, but to give you an idea: “Payscale” states 72K as the median annual salary for a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator,
Get your certification!If you want to find out more about how to become an MCSA, you can read more about that in our blog post “MCSA Certification – how to become a certified Microsoft Solutions Associate”. You might also want to have a closer look at our article about the Microsoft Certification Paths, where you can find more information about the requirements and the various focus areas of the MCSA Certification and the MCSE Certification (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert), the next step, which is another part of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification program. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, TechSherpas professional certified instructor provide certification training for MCSA as well as MCSE.
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The post Your Career Chances with an MCSA Certification appeared first on TechSherpas IT Training & Solutions. from https://www.techsherpas.com/career-chances-with-mcsa-certification/ Qualified work from home jobs (or telecommuting/remote jobs) are not that unusual anymore. Instead, the demand for the option to work remotely has become a trend. Modern technology, especially computer, cloud computing and the internet with high-speed connectivity, make that possible. Since information technology provides the means for remote working, the question of whether it is also an option for IT professionals is obvious.
Which IT-related tasks can be performed from home/remotely?Technically, most of the everyday IT-utilizing tasks can be performed remotely – provided that necessary hardware is in place and the adequate infrastructure and procedures for authentication and encryption are in place. The latter is especially important to ensure computer, information, and cybersecurity: Remote working opportunities must be secure to not endanger the employer’s business by making it more accessible to hacking and other cyber-attacks. There are a few exemptions: When physical access to hardware other than the individual’s own is necessary (e.g. server rooms), the respective IT staff of course needs to be on-site or at least be able to directly communicate with somebody on-site.
Availability of remote/work from home jobs in information technologyIf you are looking for work from home/remote jobs as an IT professional, look out for job titles like these – as can currently be found on internet job portals:
Look for job titles like these in combination with typical keywords like:
Could working from home/remotely be an option for you?There are various reasons why some people prefer to work from home or – generally – on a remote basis. Maybe you
Whatever the reasons, the question if remote working is an option for you in your current job is something your employer needs to decide. Have you been looking through the above listed job titles and are intrigued, but you find that you are still lacking a particular qualification/certification? TechSherpas offers a wide range of certification training courses, live on-site, virtual, or on-demand, to help you reach your career goals.
The post Work From Home Jobs for IT Professionals appeared first on TechSherpas IT Training & Solutions. from https://www.techsherpas.com/work-from-home-jobs-for-it-professionals/ You have set your sight on a career in Information Technology (IT), and now you want to land your dream job. As with most dream jobs, you are going to have to meet certain minimum requirements to help you succeed in your search for a position. Many jobs require a specific college education. While there are various college programs that offer IT-related degrees, a degree is not necessarily a requirement. What actually is a requirement is:
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A certification or work experience: What is more important to land your dream job in IT?One possible answer regarding what is more important could be to check the IT job offers in the various internet job portals. They will help to give you a general overview about what potential employers expect from their IT staff. It makes sense to assume that hands-on work experience in IT gets more important with an increasing seniority of the offered position. In contrast, it is rather unlikely that a lot of such work experience is expected or even required, when an employer need to fill an entry-level position. If you are aiming for an entry-level position and do not have any or only little related work experience to offer, then a qualifying IT certification becomes of major importance. On the other hand, for senior positions keep in mind: the more skill, responsibility and complexity a position in IT involves, the more employers will look at the qualification (i.e. up-to-date and relevant certifications) of their potential candidates. In other words, work experience and certification can both add significant value to your application and CV. Benefits of certification and work experienceIf you are in the lucky situation and able to add a current IT certification as well as related work-experience to your qualifications – congratulations! That should get you quite a head-start above other applicants that want to land a dream job as well. If that is not the case, an IT certification can be obtained much quicker than work experience that will actually count. Techsherpas offers a range of certification training as Boot Camp Courses. This means they provide their students with qualified hands-on training and the knowledge they need to pass a certification exam within just a few days. That means that if you already have IT related work experience but find out during your job search that the respective official certification is one potential requirement, then you can take care of that within a relatively short time. Gaining a certain amount of work experience naturally takes its time, but it does have benefits: If you already have work experience, it shows your potential employer that your skills have already been tried and tested in an actual work environment. It also means you have been able to put your theoretical knowledge to practical use. Even if you already have extensive work experience, you might still want to consider rounding it off and updating it with a current IT certification to land your dream job. IT professionals work in an area that is constantly evolving, so knowledge and skills need to be up-to-date. For that reason, there may even be a chance that your employer is willing to cover the tuition costs. If you have your certification but no work experience yet, do not worry: Everybody needs to start somewhere, and be it with an entry-level or junior position. That might not quite be your dream job, but at least you will have your certification to get your proverbial foot in the door.
Sources/further reading: http://blog.skillset.com/career-building/decide-earn-work-experience-get-certification/ https://blog.mettl.com/assessment-technology/do-certifications-matter-more-than-work-experience https://www.techsherpas.com/certifications/ The post Land Your Dream Job in IT: Certification vs. Work Experience appeared first on TechSherpas IT Training & Solutions. from https://www.techsherpas.com/land-your-dream-job-in-it/ In case you are wondering: Switching careers, even at a later point in life, is not that unusual anymore. One reason for that is probably the fact that due to modern technologies, further education and training is far more readily available and accessible than it used to be. Computer and information technology (IT) can be found everywhere, in our business as well as private lives. Therefore, the idea of putting their IT affinity to professional use does not seem a huge leap for many people. What to consider when it comes to switching careers to IT
Education, training, and certificationThere are various college programs available to help you achieve a degree in the field of information technology and related areas. When you consider switching careers though, you might not be in the position to invest that much time (and money) into your education and training. This is where IT certification courses come in. They allow you to achieve a professional, industry-acknowledged IT certification within a comparatively short period of time. For example, a TechSherpas Boot Camp Certification Course prepares you for a certification exam with a time investment of just a few days. TechSherpas also offers you virtual learning solutions and learning on-demand, so that you can get educated and achieve your first certification without having to quit your current job. It also allows you to get a deeper knowledge and familiarize yourself with the work of an IT professional before having to make any major career-changing decisions. Many open IT positions do not require an IT college degree, and with the TechSherpas learning solutions you can quickly achieve industry-recognized credentials and work on making your dream of switching careers a reality. To learn more about these available opportunities, have a look at our blog post “3 of the Best Entry Level IT Certifications to Boost Your Career”.
Sources and further reading: https://www.techsherpas.com/3-of-the-best-entry-level-it-certifications/ https://www.techsherpas.com/2-additional-technology-jobs-in-demand/ https://www.techsherpas.com/technology-jobs-and-how-to-qualify/ https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/too-late-career-change-ask-vicki-quora-0417 The post Switching Careers? How to Become an IT Professional appeared first on TechSherpas IT Training & Solutions. from https://www.techsherpas.com/switching-careers-become-an-it-professional/ System Administrator CertificationsMore and more businesses and organizations depend on complex IT systems for their daily communications and workflow; therefore, professionals who hold a System Administrator Certification know how to manage and maintain these systems are in high demand. This demand is not likely to change any time soon. In order to keep up with the new developments in IT technology, it is important for professionals to keep themselves educated and to keep up with the current IT certifications as credentials for their expertise. This is an overview of several great system administrator certifications that will give your IT career a boost: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)The MCSE or “Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert” certification is part of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program. It offers the following five focus areas with different key technologies:
TechSherpas offers several options for MCSE certification training. Find out more about them here.
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Server+ is a vendor-neutral certification that ranks high among the system administrator certifications as well. Here at TechSherpas we offers a variety of different CompTIA learning solutions for different levels. If you are an entry-level computer support professional looking for a career as a network administrator, then CompTIA Network+ might be a good choice for you. You should possess basic Windows end-user computer skills to successfully participate in this course.
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