The Power of Python in the Cybersecurity Space
We’ve noticed a trend that IT Career Pathway Learners are seeking more knowledge and skills on Python, and it makes sense given the power of automation for information gathering and analysis. The best part of Python is it’s the most accessible programming language, easy to learn and can be written and executed much faster than other programming languages.
We want to help you power up your skills toolbox with a $500 BONUS opportunity to break into a high-paying cybersecurity career, leveraging your Sec+ certification and earn a FREE Python Course, designed specifically for those that are new to cybersecurity.
Watch the video below to learn more about this career transformation opportunity.
Register & Attend one of these Free Live Info Sessions to learn about your Early Bird savings and Intro to Python for Cybersecurity Course ($500 Value). This course will be offered for free only for a limited time.
Saturday, Feb 4, 11 am ET: https://bit.ly/Feb4-InfoSession-PythonBonus
Saturday, Feb 11, 11am ET: https://bit.ly/Feb11-InfoSession-PythonBonus
Tell ‘em Mike sent ya!
P.S. Here’s a sneak peek at what this Python course will cover:
Want to learn how to turn your Security+ Certification into a high-paying Cybersecurity Job?
Every New Year’s we rethink where we are in life. Often people join a gym or go on a diet. But sometimes we think about a career change or advancing in our current career. How about a career in a field with over 700,000 job openings that pays $90,000 for entry-level analysts. How about getting into a field that desperately needs your help to make our country safe?
What if you could leverage your Security+ certification in a program that not only trains you to meet this need but also includes job placement?
What if you could attend a program that provides practice on live enterprise-level cybersecurity tools fighting real hackers?
ATTEND TO WIN: Attend CyberNow Lab’s one-hour Virtual Info Session this Saturday (1.7.23) or Tuesday (1.10.23) to find out how, PLUS be entered to win $500 in Security+ study materials including my best-selling Security+ Video Training & Certification Guide Ebook and Total Seminars’ award-winning Security+ practice test software, TotalTester! The winner will be announced live at the Info Session – you must be in attendance to claim your prize.
Watch the video below and join me live to get in on this opportunity!
Register for the live session here:
Jan 7: https://bit.ly/UdemyLearnersJan7
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See you there!
–Mike
CompTIA Is Raising Exam Prices – Buy Vouchers before we raise our prices
Effective February 1, 2023 CompTIA is raising prices on all their exams. Total Seminars sells US and International Discount Vouchers and we are holding our 2022 discount voucher prices as long as supplies last. Here’s a summary of the retail pricing:
Exam Old Retail Price New Retail Price TS Discount Vouchers (while they last)
A+ (each) $239 $246 $214.99
Network+ $348 $358 $312.99
Security+ $381 $392 $342.99
CySA+ $381 $392 $342.99
PenTest+ $381 $381 $341.99
ITF+ $130 $134 $116.99
Cloud+ $348 $358 $312.99
Linux+ $348 $358 $312.99
Here’s how it works: CompTIA member companies like Total Seminars are able to purchase vouchers for the CompTIA exams and resell them to students at a discount
A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Analyst – Passwords
Why Your Passwords Stink and How to Fix Them

Passwords…we all have them…lots of them!! And to be safe, we need a different password for each log-in site. Why? Because otherwise, if one gets compromised, then they all get compromised.
In 2021, 123456 was the most commonly used password. What does this tell you? Yup, we aren’t giving much thought to our passwords. And do you suppose we’re changing them frequently, as we should? Nope.
Ah, you say, we now have multi-factor authentication confirming our identity, so passwords are less important. True, multi-factor authentication protects us a bit more, but NOT TRUE that we can be less diligent about password management.
Strong passwords do help to protect your accounts. But a strong, compromised password that’s used on every one of your accounts is still a compromised password that potentially opens all of your accounts to the bad guys. Too many people use the same password for every account, and the bad guys know this.
What to do?
New A+ Exam Available
The new CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 Exams are out! Ready to take on the challenge of being an IT Tech superhero? Check out the details:
From CompTIA:
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
CompTIA A+ is the only industry recognized credential with performance testing to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles. CompTIA A+ appears in more tech support job listings than any other IT credential.
The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) covering the following new content, emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce.