Category: Networking & Virtualization

I recently wrote about the use of fiber optic cable for physical intrusion detection. In that post, I mentioned single- and multi-mode fiber. Here, I’d like to discuss the two types in more detail. This is a bit of a technical overview, so if you are looking for deep details or a non-technical explanation, this […]

Are you studying for a cybersecurity certification exam? Some people struggle because they expect the wrong things. So, here’s what you need to know. ACIC — I Also Get To Learn Learning Tree courses include a great added benefit. It’s the After-Course Instructor Coaching session. When I teach a Linux server course, I tell people […]

Security of wireless networks has always been essential. This January the Wi-Fi Alliance® announced a new version of its Wi-Fi Protected Access® or WPA designed to improve the security of 802.11 wireless networks. The four improvements directly address authentication and confidentiality of the networks. Since most of us have Wi-Fi networks in our homes, offices, […]

Solid Permissions create a Microsoft SharePoint Platform that Delivers Better Performance and is Easier to Manage I often tell course Attendees that once they implement a solid Microsoft SharePoint permission construct that they should never have to manage permissions again. The challenge is that here are several ways to assign permissions within the SharePoint environment […]

A Wi-Fi range extender may not be the best idea for improving wireless network performance. My home office is as far away from the master bedroom as possible. That’s generally a good thing, but it’s not good when it comes to the wireless network. The Internet connection enters at my office, and that’s where the […]