Certification Tip: Predictions for Microsoft security exams

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April 22, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip Issue Sponsored By: Win a Rio S35S Sport digital audio player! IN THIS ISSUE: Predictions for Microsoft security exams Microsoft puts security into developer curriculum Microsoft's new online training options Security roll call: Online resources to the rescue Ask the Experts: Should I get certified on Win2k if I work at a non-profit? Oops! True IT Bloopers: Submit your blooper and win a hat! Predictions for Microsoft security exams [Ed Tittel] Between Bill Gates' executive e-mail (Microsoft Progress Support: Security) and an upcoming 20-city, two-month security training blitz, Microsoft has clearly sharpened its focus on security. This security focus is interesting on a number of fronts that relate to certification. Win a Rio S35S Sport digital audio player! Browse the SearchWin2000.com tips for the latest updates in Windows Administration, Security, Active Directory, Certification and more! Submit a tip this month and you could win a Rio S35S Sport digital audio player! Visit today! Microsoft puts security into developer curriculum [Ed Tittel] Last month, Microsoft started beefing up its security coverage in the developer side of its certification exams. Both of the two new exams aim squarely at developer knowledge about implementing application security for Microsoft's two primary programming languages (VB and C#) and its primary development environment (.NET). Microsoft's new online training options [Ed Tittel] Microsoft recently announced a battery of e-learning courses for Windows Server 2003 topics. What's interesting is that these offerings either partially or completely meet published training requirements for a number of Windows Server 2003 certification exams. At $199 per course, they are a real bargain. Security roll call: Online resources to the rescue [SearchExchange.com] There are a number of resources that can help you keep Outlook secure. Familiarize yourself with them, or you may be leaving yourself open to potential security perils. Ask the Experts: Should I get certified on Win2k if I work at a non-profit? [Ed Tittel] Dear Ed, After completing my MCSE track on NT4 five years ago, I was promoted to Network Admin in a non-profit hospital. I was told by a headhunter that staying here longer will hurt my career, because companies like people that move every few years because they get varied experience. Being non-profit, there is not much money for training, and the pay is mediocre. I am still not certified on Win2k yet. Should I stay here and self study to upgrade my certification before moving on, or cut the cord now and make a jump into a more progressive environment? TOPICS: Secrets of Terminal Services Going with a Terminal Services solution has its pluses and minuses. But if you're looking for some expert advice, tips and insights to guide you, you'll find what you need here. TOPICS: Oops! True IT Bloopers: Submit your blooper and win a hat! We've all had our Homer Simpson-like "D'oh!"-moments at work. Share your best stories with us and walk away a winner! The authors of the five most hilarious IT Bloopers sent in between now and April 30th will receive a cool TechTarget hat. You can be anonymous if you wish, just make sure to send us your story -- we want to hear it! TOPICS: Tip Contest: Win a Rio S35S Sport digital audio player! Have you been thinking about participating in one of our monthly tip contests? Start fresh in April and get your Windows-related IT tips submitted early for a crack at this month's awesome prize: a Rio S35S Sport digital audio player! Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: SQL Server Tip Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Certification Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-126 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494