This LinkedIn course was slightly dififcult for me as I am used to Apple MAC systems and use them primarily so Windows is not my native computer system> However, most workplaces where your cybersecurity skills might be tested rely on primarily Windows Servers so it is essential to know how…
Today we were again out campaigning for Catherine Fookes as Labour candidate for Monmouthshire at the next general election. We were out and about in Town Ward, Monmouth, an area that Catherine knows well as she is the councillor there. Andy and Cath were among the workers I met today…
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This LinkedIn Learning course looks at cryptography which is an essential element of cybersecurity. Network security is often dependant on cryptography in order to secure networks and communications.
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Firewalls are critical in defending computer networks and websites and as a cybersecurity expert we are supposed to understand how they work, how to configure them and how to troubleshoot them. This was an introductory LinkedIn Learning course on firewall administration.
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Computers are networked up and it is critical for a cybersecurity expert to be able to understand network configurations and to be able to troubleshoot them in the event of problems. This LinkedIn Learning course was part of my Masterschool education programme.
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It is essential to learn the basics of how networks are constructed and operate. This is a certificate for a LInkedIn course on Network Routing.
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This was my second day actually out doing #labourdoorstep – Today it was sunny Caldicot, my hometown. We met up at the local car park of Gray Hill surgery, near the town centre. We would be out today campaigning on behalf of our current MP, Jessica Morden, Newport East. It…
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Today was my first day out proper canvassing, doing #labourdoorstep – We were out in Garden City, Chepstow. It is part of the Chepstow Castle ward. Today was important as it was election day. We had a young lady candidate, Gemma Rosser, standing up against some pretty tough Conservative opposition,…
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Wireshark is a useful free tool that can assess connections going in and out from a computer across the internet. It anaylses packets that can be put under scrutiny and is an essential tool is assessing cyberattacks and protecting cybersecurity.
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I use macOS so I enjoyed doing this LinkedIn Learning course and found it relatively straightforward. Most cybersecurity work is done on Micorsoft Windows operating systems as these are what the majority of companies and users prefer. A knowledge of all core Operating systems is essential so macOS is one…
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What’s a grown 45 year old male doing reading a little Bosnian girl’s diary you might ask yourself. Well, it cropped up as a recommendation in a documentary on the war in the former Yugoslavia, a subject to which I have passionately researched from its genesis. The Balkans conflict is…
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In “Forty Nights,” Chris shares his journey through addiction and struggles on the margins of society, contrasting the glamorous perceptions of drug culture. The book paints a raw picture of his life in Devon, exploring themes of mental health and societal oppression. Despite challenges, it offers a hopeful narrative of recovery and transformation.
View More Review: Forty Nights – by Chris Thrall
I have spent many years supporting the UK Labour Party. I have always voted for them when possible and I have found over the years the support of both Jessica Morden MP and John Griffiths MS, to be second-to-none, especially when helping with my End Of Terror Mental Health issues.…
View More Labour Party: Getting to Work for Catherine Fooke’s Election Campaign in Monmouthshire