Monthly Archives: June 2014

Cisco Networking Classes at the Manukau Institute of Technology

Posted on June 27, 2014 | Comments Off on Cisco Networking Classes at the Manukau Institute of Technology

Get your VIP pass to success!

Cisco computer and networking classes at MIT can help make it happen.

You’re communicating, socializing, researching, playing, creating, exploring. Chances are, you’re doing it on some kind of network.

But if you think digital networks are pervasive now, just wait. By 2015, there will be 15 billion global network connections — twice as many as there are people on Earth.

Learning about networks will give you lots of options. Because your future will be running on them.

With the right network skills, you can embark on an exciting and well-paying career in network engineering. Or you can bring those vital skills to an internship or job in some other industry. You may even catch the entrepreneurial spirit and start your own network-based company.

Get a VIP pass to your future by enrolling in Cisco Networking Academy classes offered at Manukau Institute of Technology.

Become a network insider.

Networking skills are in high demand. The mass of digital information grew 5000% in the last decade, but the number of IT professionals is expected to increase by only 1.5% over the next 10 years. That means opportunities will proliferate. Consider just a few possibilities:
• Network-driven smart grids are greening the power industry—good news for the planet.
• Advanced video-conferencing systems reduce business travel.
• Specialized networks are revolutionizing video and graphics.
• Global companies run their entire operations on networks, from designing and manufacturing to sales and support.
• Non-profit organizations work to solve social problems worldwide, using innovative networks to enable positive change.
• Cloud computing empowers software as a service, data center visualization, and more.
• Schools and universities rely on networks. So do local governments, small businesses and home offices.

Set yourself apart.

Courses can lead to a Cisco certification—an impressive and desired addition to your resumé. Open the door to an exhilarating and opportunity-rich future.

What to expect?

• Learn by doing. Our courses feature simulations, hands-on labs, and gaming— you may get inspired, and you won’t get bored.
• Extend your reach. These classes will add to your personal skill set. Our diverse graduate population proves that you don’t have to be a techie to succeed.
• Join a community. Connect online with Cisco students in 165 countries around the world.
• Make a difference. Here’s your chance to build expertise that has a real impact. Knowledge is power. Especially useful, marketable knowledge.
• Equalize ♀pportunity. Women are assuming an ever-growing role in the technology sphere. Networking Academy aims to reinforce that trend by preparing women for positions in IT and other careers where networking skills are highly rewarded.

It’s your future.

What’s next?

You can ring on 09 968 8765 Ext 8263, or use http://www.technologysecurity.org/contact/ to plan your best path into computer networking offered at MIT, whether it be CCNA, CCNP or specialization options such as CCNA Security or IT Essentials taking you towards A+.

You can also use the same contact page, should you wish to have a look around and meet one of the instructors.

Networking Class

Study Computer Networking in Auckland at the Manukau Institute of Technology

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CCNA Security

Posted on June 17, 2014 | Comments Off on CCNA Security

The Certification

The CCNA Security certification is a CCNA level certification. The pre-requirement to take the certification is to hold a valid CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching, or any CCIE certification.

The code for the  certification examination is 640-554 IINS (Implement Cisco IOS Network Security). The exam lasts 90 minutes, and includes 55 to 65 questions.

How to Prepare for the Exam?

The Cisco Academy in Manukau Engineering (Auckland) is running the Cisco Academy CCNAs course, starting this year on 21st July 2014. The course ends on 31st October, spread over 12 weeks.

Course Content

In Week one, we discover the fundamental principles of a secure network, malware, and attack methodologies.

In week 2, we start securing network devices.

In subsequent weeks, we discover AAA, implement firewall technologies, intrusion prevention. We then learn to secure the LAN.

Before discovering how to implement VPN (Virtual Private Networks), we spend a week learning about Cryptography.

The last two topics are managing a secure network, and implementing the Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance).  This is an advanced stateful firewall  also providing VPN functionality (VPN concentrator) as well as intrusion prevention (IPS).

How to enroll on the course?

You can ring on 09 968 8765 ext 8263 or  use http://www.technologysecurity.org/contact/

You can also use the same contact page, should you wish to have a look around and meet the instructor.

The “official” name for the course is Advanced Network Engineering 1.

The CCNA Security course can be completed as a stand alone (Certificate of Proficiency), or as part of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical), Networking major.

One of the device used in the course.

One of the devices used in the course.

 

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Digital Attack Map

Posted on June 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Digital Attack Map

Interesting interactive map displaying in real-time the Denial of Service attacks taking place worldwide. The map also allows access to historical records. DoS is only one type of attack, and include multiple flavours. Source: http://www.digitalattackmap.com/

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Cold Calling Scam

Posted on June 7, 2014 | Comments Off on Cold Calling Scam

The PC Doctor Scam:

There has recently be an increase in the now classic scam by which so-called technicians are targeting New Zealanders with phone calls informing them that their computer had been infected. The scale of the problem has become such that Microsoft New Zealand and NetSafe have issued an alert this week (Fraud Awareness Week).

– The caller, often from overseas, states they are from Microsoft
– indicates that

  • your computer is infected and harming others on-line users
  • their ISP has identified their system as a problem.

– Con the computer owner to give the caller remote access using a genuine networking service.
– Use the ‘Event Viewer’ tool on the computer to highlight error messages which are supposedly signs of an infection.
–  Offer to clean up the infection and/or install security software and provide an ongoing support service costing anywhere up to $500.

That software, looking like a security software could also be collecting your credentials for identity theft and financial fraud. The credit card number supplied can be used to purchase goods using your account. The remote technician could install ransomware on your device, which means that he or she could encrypt your data, and demand a payment to give you access back to them.

What you can do:

Several possibilities:

  • ignore the call: hang-up
  • if you fell for it, and gave access to your computer, disconnect the machine from the internet immediately then consult a genuine local PC technician to check that nothing serious has been installed on your PC or laptop
  • report the call to NetSafe.
  • If you have paid money, discuss your options with your bank.

This article has been inspired by this post on Geekzone.

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