1st Rule of Certifications

Now we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty of things, and you see that a computer’s brain can be overstimulated, which can cause an error regarding High CPU Usage. Mind you, this may not be the only cause, but it provides details on navigating the hardware landscape when breaking down errors.

Getting back on topic, the A+ certification discusses things of this nature. CompTIA’s A+ comes in two exams. The first exam covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization, and cloud computing. The second exam covers operating systems, security, software, and operational procedures. I could never get past the hardware portion of the exam. Out of the two times I failed, I realized that I already possessed this knowledge and was not interested in studying for it any further. After some sadness, some unkind words to myself, and just utter turmoil, I determined that it was time for more research.

The following exam I looked at was CompTia’s Network+. I will stop here and say I researched, planned, and set up my home network for maximum coverage because I am a gamer, and my family members are also gamers, and lag is a real fucking problem. Being able to do that let me know that networking would not be as enjoyable as I thought. However, during my research phase, I enjoyed finding all the different ways to secure my network. Doing this caused me to get butterflies in my stomach whenever I found new information. I was developing a crush, and that crush was called Cybersecurity.  

This crush led me to research CompTIA’s Security+ certification. The study materials for this exam go over generalized information on securing a company’s systems and making suggestions on the proper setup to meet security measures. What to keep an eye on and how to protect different types of environments, like the cloud, mobile devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets, while following the necessary laws and policies, covering governance, risk, and compliance. Plus, it makes you aware of what to look for if any security issues appear, how to figure out what’s going on, and what actions to take to address them. To me, these were all green flags; this certification was calling my name, and I was obligated to hop on the study train and ride it to victory.

Now that the first rule of certifications is complete, making sure I was interested in the topic was guaranteed. Join me in my next post on the second rule of certifications. Gather your materials!

Thanks for being part of this adventure. Together, let’s make the IoT a safer place, one correctable mistake at a time! Can’t wait to share my methods for stacking the odds in our favor.