Freebie: Introduction To Cybersecurity

Posted on May 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Freebie: Introduction To Cybersecurity

Introduction to Cybersecurity

The computer networking students at  Manukau Engineering in Auckland have access to free self-enrol courses. One of these courses is Introduction to Cybersecurity. This is a 20 hour course, which require preferably  basic routing and switching knowledge. Training a cybersecurity workforce is a national priority for many countries, and the demand for these skills has grown three times faster than any other ICT job role. The Introduction to Cybersecurity course covers trends in cybersecurity and provides examples of the need for specialise skills in various industries.  The course integrates recorded presentations with activities, videos, and assessments.

Cybersecurity

Computer Course

After completing this course, students will be able to:
•    Explain the global implications of cyber threats
•    Explain the ways in which networks are vulnerable to attack
•    Explain the impact of cyber-attacks on industries
•    Explain Cisco’s approach to threat detection and defense
•    Explain why cybersecurity is a growing profession
•    Explain the opportunities for pursuing network security certifications

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CCNA topics (Part 2)

Posted on May 14, 2014 | Comments Off on CCNA topics (Part 2)

The Second CCNA Course

The topics included in the second CCNA course, Routing and Switching Essentials, will introduce the concepts and basic configuration of switched networks. The students then move on to VLANs then inter-VLAN routing. On the routing side , basics routing concepts are explained and the students get to configure static routing and single-area OSPF.

The last 3 topics explored in depth are Access Control Lists, DHCP and network address translation for IP version 4.

At the end of the first two courses, our student are ready to take and pass the CCENT certification examination : 100-101 ICND1

CCNA Student

CCNA Student

To enrol on one of our courses, get in touch via the contact page , or ring our administrator in Auckland on 09 968 8712

 

 

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CCNA topics (Part 1)

Posted on April 24, 2014 | Comments Off on CCNA topics (Part 1)

Content of the CCNA courses

Following a few enquiries made via the contact form, I will describe in the next few posts the content covered in the computer networking courses run in Auckland at the Manukau Institute of Technology. Subsequent posts will cover CCNA, CCNP and CCNA Security

Get a CCNA to start a carreer in Network Engineering

Be part of the future of Network Engineering

For the first post in this set of four, I will start with the Cisco Academy course Introduction to Networks.

The main topics are:

Configuring a Network Operating system

Network Protocols and Communications

Network Access

Ethernet

OSI and TCP/IP Models

IP Addressing and Subnetting

This course is next scheduled to run in July 2014, and lasts for 12 weeks.  To enrol, give us a ring on 09 968 8712.  For the purpose of enrolling on the course, it is known as Advanced Networking Technology 1.

The next post will be about Routing and Switching Essentials.

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Network Engineer – 3 month contract

Posted on April 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Network Engineer – 3 month contract

Network Engineer

Spotted this morning

– 3 month contract
– $70 per hour
Due to an increase in projects across the business there is now an opportunity for a contractor to come on board and back fill some extra support work relating to firewalls. Working in 24/7 environment you primary responsibility will be the administration and configuration of this organisations firewalls.

A 3 month contract initially, there is a possibility of further extensions at a later date. In order to be successful in this role you will need to be able to hit the ground running. In particular we are looking for the following skills and experience:

– Specialist experience of 4+ years as a Network Engineer
– Recent experience configuring and administering firewalls
– Previous experience working in a large enterprise sized environment
– Relevant certifications such as a CCNA are a bonus
– Great communication skills are a must

more information on Seek.

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Another Chrome Security Concern

Posted on April 9, 2014 | Comments Off on Another Chrome Security Concern

The Password Security Concern.

We already knew that storing any passwords on Google Chrome was dangerous , and the method to do this is widely available, as for example on this video.

The Microphone Concern.

It has now come to light that people can eavesdrop on you by accessing your microphone, without you being aware of it. It is not a simple process, but Guya.net describes it very well . Chrome is using outdated technology, which can be abused to have a web site accessing your microphone without any warning.

© Nguyen Thai | Dreamstime Stock Photos

Computer bugs
© Nguyen Thai | Dreamstime Stock Photos

The bug has been reported to Google, and let’s hope that a fix come soon. Or may be you might want to swap to another browser.

What browser are you using, and why?

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Cisco Courses Survey

Posted on April 8, 2014 | Comments Off on Cisco Courses Survey

Following feedback from students and potential students for the Cisco Courses at the Manukau Institute of Technology, we would like to know when best schedule our courses to fit your requirements and availability for the second semester of 2014. We would be grateful if you were able to take a short survey if you are intending to study with us from July.

You can find the survey  on http://goo.gl/NKuDF7.

 

 

 

 

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New Attack Discovered on Monday

Posted on March 27, 2014 | Comments Off on New Attack Discovered on Monday

A zero-day attack affecting Microsoft Word as just been detected.

a zero-day attack is a type of attack that might have been used for a while, unknown to users. Zero day indicates that it has just been discovered, and that the security industry is furiously trying to write a patch to stop it from being used. Expect a Microsoft update soon.

How does the attack work?

Microsoft word 2003 to 2013 are all vulnerable. Text file with the extension .rtf can be modified to corrupt the system memory in a way that some code is executed. When a user opens the file in Microsoft Word (default setting in Windows), or previews an malicious .rtf file in Outlook, an attacker can gain the same privileges as the user, and this can lead to a remote takeover of the PC.

How can you protect your system from this attack?

3 easy ways come to mind:

  1. Stop using MSWord by default to open the .rtf file. To do that , right click on a .rtf file, select open with then Choose default program. Select WordPad, then tick Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.
  2. Ignore emails coming from people you do not know; links in them can point towards infected site, and if there are file attached, they are likely to be malicious. In this case, even previewing the file is enough to trigger the attack.
  3. Do not use MSWord if you can. (Libre office is good.)

Let us know if you can think about another way of keeping the computer safe until the patch is issued.

The detailed technical information about this attack are described by Microsoft on their site.

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Aside

No surprise there: after the recent events in Crimea, Anonymous Caucasus is attacking multiple sites and services located in Russia, using DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service Attack). More info on ArsTechnica

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Posted on March 19, 2014

The Constant Evolution of the Cybercrime Industry

Posted on March 17, 2014 | Comments Off on The Constant Evolution of the Cybercrime Industry

Interesting analysis on BetaNews , based on a report from McAfee

“The cybercrime industry is refining its techniques to steal data“

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Vacancies

Posted on March 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Vacancies

APJC (Australia) Cisco Services Lab Operations (Intern) – Services

St. Leonards, St. Leonards, AUSNSW (1 Location)
This position is available to students seeking industrial attachments as part of a IT, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering course. Our internships are for six months, and are full time. Candidates will be required to gain permission from college/university to undertake this as a work experience

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Job Category: Intern – Cisco Services
Job Description: Cisco Services Organization:
Networks function better when services, together with products, create solutions that align to business needs and opportunities. The collaboration that joins Cisco services with skilled partners and customers delivers the best results that intelligently enable networks and applications, and benefit the people who use them.Main Job Responsibility – Build Recreates
A recreate is Cisco’s term for an engineering test bed, which are used to help troubleshoot and isolate customer network and design problems. Recreates can be very complex and involve both foundation and next gen technologies such as cloud computing, borderless networking, content delivery network and much more. As well as providing full on-site training, we empower you to gain industry recognised certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.As a member of this program, you will work closely with our employees in an environment where creativity is encouraged, teamwork is paramount, and results are the measurement of success.

Requirements:
• Major in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
• Interest in communication technologies and an understanding of how these impact the world we live in
• Ability to work independently but also be a strong team player
• Willingness to take on challenges and develop new skills

So why should you join Cisco? A career with Cisco can offer you:
• The opportunity to work in one of the most successful engineering organizations in the world
• Access and exposure to next generation technologies
• Training, coaching and mentoring by experienced industry experts
• Ability to earn industry-leading certifications
• Opportunity to work in a uniquely diverse and socially responsible environment
• Highly competitive salary with great benefits
• A significant investment by Cisco to your ongoing career development and success

Note:
• Students must have Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship.
(Proof will be requested during background check process if offer extended.)
• Applicants to intern roles must be enrolled in full time education both before and after the internship period.
• Applications close Sunday 19th April 2014

APJC (Australia) Customer Support Engineer (Full Time) – Services

St. Leonards, St. Leonards, AUSNSW (1 Location)
This position is available to recent graduates that have graduated within 27 months of the position start date of mid 2014. The position is located in St Leonards.

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Job Category: Full Time – Cisco Services
Job Description: Applications Close: 19th April 2014Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) helps to ensure that Cisco products and network operate efficiently:
• Cisco TAC receives high marks from customers for quick, effective response and issue resolution.
• 1,030+ CCIE® professionals, broad expertise in Cisco technologies and products, ownership of complex issues, commitment to high quality customer experience — rapid issue resolution
• The staff is qualified to execute in several different critical areas:
1. Situation appraisal – where priority issues are resolved through action planning.
2. Problem analysis – where all problems are diagnosed consistently, regardless of the technology
3. Decision analysis – where good, solid, actionable decisions are made to address problems/issues
4. Potential problem analysis – where risks are avoided and mitigatedWe are looking to recruit Graduates keen to develop their career in networking, who are not afraid of change, and eager to grasp complex challenges. Graduates will be trained in-house and will work side by side with seasoned engineers.Responsibilities:
• Provide phone consultation to independently debug complex product and technology solution problems.
• Act as a technical expert and provide systems/product training on a world-wide basis.
• Act as a focal point for large account network/technology solution problem resolution.
• Act as a technical expert. Provided support on a world-wide basis.
• Typically interface with Customer Support Engineers, value added resellers, OEMs, end-users and internal engineering departments. Impact is major.
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Applies known solutions to solve problems.

Requirements:
• MUST be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Educational Background
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a technical field (IT/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Have Graduated in the past two years

• Must have skills/experiences
• Demonstrate an aptitude and appetite for learning new technologies, evidenced by the ability to expand upon core knowledge.
• Crisis management skills.
• Ability to analyze, use and configure small to medium networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Self-motivation, have strong sense of responsibility & team work spirit.
• Have strong time management skills
• Be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Have a desire to learn new and exciting things

• Other preferred skills/experiences
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) desired.
• TCP/IP Knowledge will be a plus.
• Experience or certifications in one or more of the following would be a plus:
 Linux/UNIX knowledge/administration
 Windows Operating System environments
 Database knowledge/administration
 Virtualization technologies (VMware/Citrix)
 Programming in any language (C/Java/Python) or scripting experience

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