Stackable Certifications from CompTIA

Have you heard about CompTIAs new stackable certifications? If you've earned more than a couple of CompTIA certifications, you may already have one of them.

As an example, if you an A+ and Network+ certification, you now also have the CompTIA IT Operations Specialist stackable certification.

Check out this blog post for more information. 

Switch Security

Are you planning to take the SY0-401 version or the SY0-501 version of the Security+ exam, you should have a basic understanding of secure network administration principles. This includes deploying switches securely.

See if you can answer this question.

Q. Your organization has several switches within the network. You need to implement a security control to prevent unauthorized access to these switches. Which of the following choices BEST meets this need?

A. Disable unused ports.

B. Implement an implicit deny rule.

C. Disable STP.

D. Enable SSH.

See if you're correct and view the full explanation here.

CompTIA Recertification Exam (RC0-501)

Have you heard about CompTIAs recertification exams (such as the RC0-501 for the Security+ certification).

It's only $175 (compared to $320 USD for SY0-501 exam), includes 35 questions (compared to 90 questions on the SY0-501 exam), and you can take it from home.

Check out this blog post for more information.