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.
Colin Schmit
If you haven’t heard by now, there’s a new AI tool called ChatGPT from the OpenAI organization. And if you haven’t tried it, you really should. I myself held back, assuming this AI tool was a lot like my previous exposure to the world of AI, called Midjourney. Midjourney was a neat way for me […] Read More
Colin Schmit
If you are a team leader or manager in an IT team, you doubtless work with individuals with varying levels of expertise and disciplines in the field of IT. Established, seasoned IT professionals grow their knowledge and certifications over time to great heights, sometimes reaching levels where they are deemed to be experts. On the […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Most of us in IT got started in IT because we had some lead-in interest that helped us make the transition easier. For me, the VP of Operations at StormWind, I played video games. And so, the natural hobby that led me to IT was building PCs, gaming rigs, coding games, and optimizing the system […] Read More
Colin Schmit
To get that next certification or block of knowledge under your belt, you’re going to need to study. And to study you need to carve out life’s most precious resource, time. Even with the best intentions, we often struggle to find the time to study consistently. How much thought have you put into analyzing your […] Read More
Colin Schmit
IT certifications have existed for about three decades now. Most people have an opinion of them too. You might feel quite strongly about IT certifications. People either tolerate them, love them, or scorn them. Misconception 1: If you earn a certification, that means you’ll earn more money. Reality: Very few organizations will compensate differently purely […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Twenty years ago, Cisco’s prestigious expert-level certification CCIE was once a common pursuit for those in the IT industry. But the industry and goals for its IT pros have changed over time, and the population of those looking to get their CCIE has diminished. We simply have more diverse needs than ever before. Yet, the […] Read More
Colin Schmit
Last month we announced StormWind’s new Security Awareness program. Of the threats that stem from our users, ransomware and phishing cast the longest shadows. StormWind created specific training classes targeting each of these threats. One of the most eye-opening concerns is related to how ransomware continues to lower the barrier for cybercriminals. Part of the […] Read More
Colin Schmit
The StormWind team is really excited to say the long-anticipated Security Awareness program launched and is available in campus. Our offering provides training that hits on crucial subjects such as phishing, ransomware, social engineering and threats built to deceive unwary users. We’ve made a series of classes that blends the StormWind strength of expert-led and […] Read More
Colin Schmit
If you are an Office365 user, chances get a phishing email at least twice a month trying to steal your Microsoft 365 credentials. Even savvy people sometimes get tripped up by the clever hackers crafting new kinds of phishing emails. In this video from StormWind’s security awareness series, Raymond Lacoste shares the many faces of […] Read More
Colin Schmit
In IT, we should all be deeply sensitized to the threat of ransomware. Frankly, it is going to be a persistent threat for as long as we can see. But there’s actually some great tools you can take advantage of if you are looking to thwart ransomware on your servers. And the biggest of these […] Read More