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Learn Wireshark with uCertify

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uCertify is introducing the Learn Wireshark course to provide a solid overview of basic protocol analysis using Wireshark. This course will show you how to navigate the Wireshark interface so that you can confidently examine common protocols such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Internet Protocol (IP), and Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). This course is for network administrators, security analysts, students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about packet analysis using Wireshark.

The course will be a complete Wireshark tutorial as it provides a hands-on experience of Wireshark and covers the following concepts thoroughly:

  • Traffic Analysis
  • Exploring the Wireshark Interface
  • Outlining the OSI Model
  • Managing TCP Connections
  • Analyzing IPv4 and IPv6
  • Discovering ICMP
  • Troubleshooting Latency Issues
  • Using CloudShark for Packet Analysis

uCertify’s Learn Wireshark course has well descriptive interactive lessons containing pre and post-assessment questions, knowledge checks, quizzes, live labs, flashcards, and glossary terms to get a detailed understanding of WireShark. The performance labs present in the course will give you a live experience of working in WireShark.

Get your copy of uCertify’s course Learn Wireshark today!

Check Out uCertify’s Latest Cybersecurity Essentials Course

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The Cybersecurity Essentials course has been designed to provide cybersecurity professionals with a practical platform. The course covers topics such as critical infrastructure security systems and devices; security for local area network components and systems; security for local intelligent computing, how to control devices and systems; and cybersecurity for users and networks attached to the Internet. The course also offers LiveLab where students can experiment and configure hardware such as computers, servers, switches or routers in a risk-free environment. With the ease and convenience of the Internet, our LiveLab helps to develop professionals’ practical IT skills – which are crucial in today’s world of complex computer systems and technologies. The course comes with the scenario-based National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Challenges at the beginning of each chapter. This presents descriptions of a particular security setting related to the information that will be presented in the chapter. 

Check Out uCertify’s Latest Cybersecurity Essentials Course

Candidates can also refer to the Cybersecurity Essentials course if they are preparing for a career in IT, networking, or cybersecurity. Professionals who want to improve their network security skills and who need to understand the cybersecurity threats they face and basic options for confronting those threats can also use uCertify’s Cybersecurity Essentials course. If any candidate is also interested in certification for the CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft MTA 98-367 Security Fundamentals, this book can be a great resource for preparation.

Upon the course completion, candidates will learn to apply a systematic approach to securing IT networks and infrastructure. They will also be able to explore the tools and techniques used to protect their data when it leaves the protection of their network and passes through the unprotected territory of the Internet. Candidates will gain a solid understanding of cybersecurity challenges, tools, and techniques, as well as be able to develop the foundations of a professional cybersecurity skillset.

So, start learning the essentials of cybersecurity today with uCertify! This course will help you keep your data secured, protect yourself from cybersecurity threats, and enhance your career prospects.

Chioma Chuku Reviewed Our CompTIA Security+ Course

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Chioma Chuku is an IT Security Analyst at ETHNOS. Her work is focused on policy development, strategy, organizational program development, IT governance, risk management, and data security solutions. She is skilled in risk management, business continuity management, Information Security, data privacy, information governance/assurance, and service management. Her work also involves the identification of Information security control gaps and opportunities for improvement in any identified processes. She has these IT certifications:

  • Database Performance Monitoring
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer – Information Security Certification

She has recently reviewed our CompTIA Security+ course and provided her valuable feedback. Please read it here:

Chioma Chuku Reviewed Our CompTIA Security+ Course

“The uCertify CompTIA Security+ course is very well-designed and has the best learning resources for the preparation of the SY0-501 exam. Its user interface is great and easy to navigate.

Each chapter comes with comprehensive quizzes, flashcards, and exercises for checking the knowledge gained in the chapter. I will totally recommend this course.”

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Thank you, Chioma, we are glad to have your honest and valuable feedback on our course. 

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Topics To Focus For CompTIA Security+ Certification

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CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized vendor neutral credential that validates the expertise of professionals to perform core security functions in an IT security career. Security+ certification focuses on the latest techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management, and intrusion detection. It encompasses hands-on troubleshooting to ensure security professionals have practical security problem-solving skills and establishes the understanding required of any cybersecurity role. This certification is specially designed for the Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Security Administrator, Junior IT Auditor/ Penetration Tester, Security Specialist, Security Consultant, and Security Engineer.

CompTIA Security+ certification topics

CompTIA Security+ is the fundamental security certification that IT professionals must go for. To earn this certification CompTIA recommends that the professional has CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus.

Here are the Security+ certification exam domains and their percentage:

  • Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities: 21%
  • Technologies and Tools: 22%
  • Architecture and Design: 15%
  • Identity and Access Management: 16%
  • Risk Management: 14%
  • Cryptography and PKI: 12%

These domains covered in Security+ have become a baseline for all cybersecurity jobs. These days, organizations prefer Security+ certified employees as they help them mitigate expensive security threats. Security+ acts as a great stepping stone to other vendor-specific certifications and increases professionals’ value in a competitive industry. It helps them advance towards a rewarding career in security and IT system administration. The professionals with the Security+ certification receive a higher salary than their non-certified co-workers. On earning this certification, you can expect an average salary of between USD 42,130 and $95,830 as a network engineer and within a few years, the professional with this certification can earn about USD 66,890 per year.

Interested in being CompTIA Security+ certified? Start your prep for the certification today with uCertify!

Glenn Hobbs Reviewed uCertify CompTIA Cloud+ Course

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Glenn Hobbs has 30+ years of work experience in the IT industry identifying critical operational shortfalls and, creating solutions which result in decreased vendor fees, reduced report generating time, and increased productivity. He is currently working as an Instructor in Intellitec College. Hobbs has also earned a number of IT certifications including CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, CIW JavaScript Specialist, Web Foundations Associate, and more. Recently he reviewed the uCertify CompTIA Cloud+ course and provided the following feedback:

Glenn Hobbs uCertify Review

“I would highly recommend the CompTIA Cloud+ course for those preparing for this certification.  The chapters include interactive learning resources such as flashcards, quizzes, exercises, and labs. For those of us who want to gauge our exam readiness, the uCertify platform is excellent. There is also a section in the course that maps the content of the chapters to the exam objectives.

I believe that this is great compatible material to use in the classroom. The course offers additional ways to encourage student engagement and sharpen their skills.”

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Thank you Glenn Hobbs for your valuable feedback! We are happy that you found our course helpful.

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“I would highly recommend CompTIA Cloud+ course for those preparing for this certification.  The chapters include interactive learning resources such as flashcards, quizzes, exercises, and labs. For those of us, who want to gauge our exam readiness, uCertify platform is excellent. There is also a section in the course that maps the content of the chapters to the exam objectives.

I believe that this ia a great companion material for use in the classroom. The course offers additional ways to foster student engagement and sharpen their skills.”

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Thank you Glenn Hobbs for your valuable feedback. We are happy that you found our course helpful.

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