StormWind Studios uses proprietary technologies to provide live, interactive IT training courses online in technologies such as Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL, AWS, cybersecurity, project management, and more. Our blog aims to share the goings-on at StormWind Studios, as well as industry news, blog posts, and some fun stuff, too.
George Chanturidze
If you’ve seen any of these this week, it’s time to upgrade your firewall. 1. Q Walker Sends This Guy Walking Across Your Screen 2. The Delyrium Virus That Makes You Take Cover!! 3. The LSD Virus… You can imagine what that does. 4. Flame Virus: No your computer doesn’t actually catch on fire! 5. […] Read More: Those Old-School Computer Viruses You Thought You’d Never See Again
George Chanturidze
Based on a report of 2 million leaked passwords in 2015, a company found a unique trend a little quicker than most online users would like to know. If you’re like most, you keep adding numbers and letters until the password meter no longer insults you with “very weak” or “weak”. Very strong is what […] Read More: 25 Most Hacked Passwords From 2015
George Chanturidze
Video Runtime: 7 minutes 22 seconds Video Summary: The Project Management Profession is growing and has been for the past six years with no signs of stopping any time soon. This blog reviews why the industry needs certified Project Managers and how to pursue or maintain your certification in 2016. What is your New Year’s […] Read More: Why Project Managers Are In High Demand in 2016
George Chanturidze
1. Using Free Hotspots Hotspots are everywhere and will double over the next two years. Unfortunately, the heavy majority aren’t necessarily ones you’d give your hide-a-key to. Many of these are created to obtain your email and login information and then eventually your sensitive accounts. The best defense against these hackers known as “sniffers” is […] Read More: 6 Ways Your Wi-Fi Can Become Your Biggest Threat
George Chanturidze
1. Enterprise-Wide Risk Cyberattacks, data breaches, and other significant events don’t just effect the unit, team, or department. They affect the entire enterprise. It is imperative that the decision makers at the top on down to influencers below engage in such matters. Is it time to mitigate these threats before it’s too late? 2. Lawsuits […] Read More: 5 Reasons CIOs Are Changing Their Minds About Cybersecurity
George Chanturidze
Although starting pay for most IT jobs according to the Robert Half Salary Guide are expected to increase in 2016, there are some out there that are off to the races and not looking back. Here are four tech jobs that may see the largest increase in starting pay next year: 4. Mobile Application Developers […] Read More: The Top 4 Paying Tech Jobs For 2016
George Chanturidze
When it comes to Cisco Routing in Cisco IOS there are multiple ways to get things done quickly. Here are just five of them that could make your life easier. Then again, you’ve probably already figured this out on your own. So we’ll keep it to just five. If you have more don’t be shy. […] Read More: 5 Simply Magical Cisco IOS Tricks
George Chanturidze
We were really excited to receive Robert Half Technology’s 2016 Salary Guide, as the industry is still in an upswing. Find out what positions should expect a raise in the upcoming year. Can’t find your job below? Training for the next level is the quickest way to achieve your career goals! Position 2015 Salary Range […] Read More: The IT Jobs That Should Expect A Raise In 2016
George Chanturidze
1. Create or Close Virtual Desktops Keyboard Shortcut: Windows + Ctrl + D (to create virtual desktop), Windows + Ctrl + F4 (to close them) Alas. Windows 10 finally brings the virtual desktop into the picture. Way back when the Mac OS X Leopard was used they allowed for multiple desktops to let you expand […] Read More: The 8 Windows 10 Shortcuts You Didn’t Know You Needed
George Chanturidze
1. Certified Ethical Hacking Let’s be honest. Either you know you’ve been hacked right away, or you find out from the ransom note the hacker left you. Security breaches are seen in the news almost daily now, and with the help of the Version 9 Certified Ethical Hacker you’ll think like a hacker and start […] Read More: 7 Best IT Certifications for 2016