About Bob Weiss

Screening for Success: What to Consider Before Venturing Into IT/Computer Science

In the digital age, proficiency in IT or computer science is highly valuable. Whether you’re looking to move into development, cybersecurity, system analysis, or even technician roles, it’s possible to earn high wages and enjoy a comfortable working life – here are a few tips to get you started.

Requirements

Despite the wide range of positions available in IT or computer science, requirements are steep across the board. For any role involving the management of computers or code, you’ll benefit from a ...

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Sunday Funnies – Politics

Comedy, satire, opinion, political humor, and stories for your entertainment

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Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created in 2004 as a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally. Learn more on CISA’s website and check out their ...

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Computers and Internet, cybersecurity, Weekend Update

Friday Phish Fry

Phishing Email Alerts

Catch of the Day: Another Voicemail Phish

Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my inbox. Some are sent by clients or readers like you, and other reliable sources on the Internet.

You can send phishing samples to me at phish@wyzguys.com.

My intention is to provide a warning and show current examples of phishing scams, related articles, ...

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account hijacking, email, Friday Phish Fry, Phishing, social engineering

Notes on the New CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Exam

The CompTIA A+ exam may be the best entry-level information technology course and certification exam. I started my certification training career teaching the A+ course for CompTIA’s IT Ready program back in 2014. I have tested for all the versions of the A+ since 200-701 and 702, 220-801 and 802, 220-901 and 902, 220-1001 and 1002.

Last April CompTIA release the latest set ...

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Sunday Funnies – Speaking English is Bad for Your Health?

Comedy, satire, opinion, political humor, and stories for your entertainment.

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Sunday Funnies

Weekend Update

A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.

Void Balaur | The Sprawling Infrastructure of a Careless Mercenary

TOM HEGEL / SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Executive Summary

The cyber mercenary group known as ...

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APT, botnet, ransomware, Weekend Update

Friday Phish Fry

Phishing Email Alerts

Catch of the Day: PayPal Phish
Chef’s Special: Mass Mail Phish

Examples of clever phish that made it past my spam filters and into my inbox. Some are sent by clients or readers like you, and other reliable sources on the Internet.

You can send phishing samples to me at phish@wyzguys.com.

My intention is to provide a warning and show current examples of ...

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12 Free Cybersecurity Certifications for You

By Bob Weiss

I often get the question from people looking to move into a cybersecurity career, “Where should I start.” The standard answer used to be, “Get an entry-level help desk position and work your way up to cybersecurity.” But with the plethora of IT and cybersecurity university degree programs, technical college programs, and the critical need for cybersecurity professionals in government, ...

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