Develop These IT Skills!

10 Skills an IT professional should be thinking about developing to keep on top of things in the tech world in the next five years:

1. Voice Over IP


2. Unified Communications


3. Hybrid Networks


4. Wireless Technology


5. Remote User Support


6. Mobile User Support


7. Software As a Service


8. Virtualization


9. IPv6


10. Security

Download the full text in pdf format here:
http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=305505&tag=nl.e108

Project Management and Leadership

I have always had a special interest in management topics specially Project Management. TechRepublic is one of the greatest sources available for IT Project Managers. It is not intended to be for professional project managers but helps IT specialist to improve their project management skills and visions. Here is a quick topic I found interesting on their latest newsletter:

Exhibit leadership on challenging projects

The Best Practices For Network Security In 2007

I got many Draft posts in blogger and when I feel like posting something new and I got nothing in mind I just go and review my drafts and today I came across a topic highlighting Best practices for network security in 2007.
In this topic 7 practices are mentioned in order of importance:

1. Roll out corporate security policies
2. Deliver corporate security awareness and training
3. Run frequent information security self-assessments
4. Perform regulatory compliance self-assessments
5. Deploy corporate-wide encryption
6. Value, protect, track and manage all corporate assets
7. Test business continuity and disaster recovery planning

For the complete article click bellow. If you interested in security from the management perspective don't miss the link. You will find lots of interesting links to valuable resources you can not find in one place.

Computerworld - The best practices for network security in 2007

Started CCSP Path with SNPA

After a relatively long time I took the 642-522 exam known as "Securing Networks with PIX and ASA - SNPA" today and passed smoothly. I could achieve this by studying Cisco Press SNPA official certification study guide and hands on experience on cisco PIX devices.
SND is the next stop...