Tools for Success
Posts under this sub category focus on Networking. Specifically CCNP, CCNA, Comptia Network+ topics.
So you have a network outage? Real World Scenerio, Not focused of any certification. So you get a call “There is a network outage”, or so they say. Your first task a network engineer is to generate proof it this is indeed an outage, or if the issue got escalated too soon. First means of … Read more
Enter Free Lab Here you can download a free lab to practice SSH, VLAN, & Trunking creation and troubleshooting. With this you can begin to use what you know, and test what you don’t know yet! This Lab is the first lab of this series. Here you will be creating the base, and from this … Read more
Free Knowledge Check (SCOR) Answer: Security Concepts Question #4 TAXII is an open transport mechanism that standardizes the automated echange of cyber-threat information. TAXII TAXII was created by MITRE Corporation. The Entire purpose of this open transport mechanism is for Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence (CTI). What other protocols are in the exam that are made by … Read more
Free Knowledge Check (SCOR) Answer: Security Concepts Question #2 A threat actor can be any of the following; Hacktivist, Script Kiddies, State sponsors and governments. The definition of a threat actor is anyone who attempts to hack a device or organization without permission. The different types of Threat Actors By now you should probably already … Read more
Free Knowledge Check (SCOR) Answer: Security Concepts Question #1 The symptoms of ransomware on any device are; Threats to personal/corporate data. Your data may be encrypted through a bitlocker key, and not returned until ransom is paid. Attackers typically ask for crypto, or giftcards as payment. Once Payment is given, attackers provide key to unlock … Read more
Introduction: This page will discuss features of our free version of our knowledge check for the SCOR exam. Personally I have struggled in finding a centralized place for information regarding the SCOR exam. My aim for this knowledge check is not to replace any of the public information available. It is also not to replace … Read more
Introduction This post is meant to provide ideas, budgeting, and insight for a small lab. The switches and routers I am about to mention are some devices I have used in preparation for the CCNA exam. Packet tracer is great, but you will find limitations pretty quickly. Especially when you step into a live environment. … Read more
Introduction You want to become a network engineer? This post will guide you through a basic setup for you first network lab! We will go through everything you need from physical switches, and routers. Things you need and what you should avoid. For those that do not have the space, or are on a budget, … Read more
Introduction Disclaimer: before we start on discussing top 5 study tips for these exams, I just want to clarify the following. This website and its content are created independently and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks mentioned … Read more
Introduction An EtherChannel is a network protocol. This protocol allows you to connect mutliple ports on a switch (to another switch, or server), and have them all function as one. What I mean by this is if you have only 1 port fail, the rest keep the connection going. You would need to have all … Read more