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CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001 Exam Overview
The PenTest+ exam has been on the scene as long as the CySA+ exam and has quickly become a fan favorite. There hasn't been as much clamoring for this certification in the workplace, but the topics and domains are helpful for those in the assessment space. This isn't...
How to Fix Office Application Unable to Start 0xc0000142 in Office 2019/2016
I had an interesting Office application unable to start error (0xc0000142) today on Windows 10 when the OneNote icon loaded in the notification area. When I tried to open all the other Office 365 applications installed on my computer, they all started with an updating...
The Terribly Long CISSP Endorsement Process
Nothing quite takes the wind out of your sails of passing the CISSP exam like a long CISSP endorsement process. To be clear, I don't hold this against (ISC)², nor am I upset with them. I just happened to be a little unlucky. It doesn't make it any less frustrating...
(ISC)² CISSP CPE Survial Guide
You have earned your CISSP. Now, it's time to maintain it by earning continuing professional education (CPE) credits. A single (ISC)² CISSP CPE credit is one hour and you can earn them by doing all kinds of things related (and some not related) to security. How many...
The Most Important Thing to Maintain in Your Career
What's the most important maintenance schedule to uphold in your IT or cybersecurity career? It's not your hardware, applications, or OS updates. It's even more important than good cyber hygiene. It's the necessity to maintain your health. As an IT or cybersecurity...
Just Passed the CISSP Today With a Month of Study
I just passed the CISSP exam today on the first attempt with about a month of dedicated study all together. I kept feeling like I should have put more time into studying but I just felt like I was ready. You can pass this exam as well if you prepare properly. Since...
CISSP Study Notes
Welcome to the CISSP study notes. You know the type of study guides to expect by now. Prepare for a wall of formatted text. The information in this guide is organized by the CISSP exam objectives, at least by domain, and has the blanks filled in by my notes from the...
(ISC)² CISSP 2018 Update Exam Overview
With a legacy that runs decades, the CISSP certification has earned its place as a requirement for mid to senior information security professionals. This is a much needed certification to unlock the highest paying jobs in the industry. See below for CISSP 2018...
Side Income Project is Now Part of Best of Roy
Side Income Project (sideincomeproject.com) was a fun project with guides, tips, and advice I learned in the last 2 decades on starting and building a side income. The target audience was those who are looking for more money, especially those who work hard and have...
IT Cert Strategy is Now Part of Best of Roy
IT Cert Strategy (itcertstrategy.com), previously old Bit Expanse (bitexpanse.com), was a fun project to present IT and security certification guides, tips, and job advice I learned in the last 2 decades. Before this project was a branded workforce development...
Getting Started with Information Security Policies
Information Security Policies are a big part of a comprehensive cybersecurity program. This blog has its share security policy content as this is something I was heavily involved with 4 years ago. But this topic is so important to review, especially if you are just...
Ways to Make Extra Money Online
For most, the ability to make extra money online gives families a way to take vacations, buy extra holiday gifts, and even accelerate their financial goals. For others, including myself, the ability to earn extra money online has leveled the playing field, giving...
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