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Author Archives: minhsao

About minhsao

Just a guy inside the Mintrix

Security Vendors and ISO 17799 and ISO 27002

So it’s interesting, yesterday, I was in a vendor presentation about Building Automation Systems (BAS) and cabling systems.  On one of their slides, it talked about how their products meets the ISO standards (ISO 17799).  Since I’ve been studying for my CISSP, I was thinking that I should know that one, but it was a … Continue reading »

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CISSP Study Updates: vBookz vs. Voice Dream

I am 4 Chapters in to the Shon Harris’ CISSP all in one book, I’ve been getting 60% to 70% on the end of the chapter question answers on the first try.  Few initial thoughts are as follows. The Shon Harris’ book is good with lots of material, but her writing style is very wordy … Continue reading »

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Other certifications to be considered

I know that I am barely stared on my CISSP certification, but I am already looking at what will becoming up next. As I stated from the beginning, I already started on my CWNA certification study as well, however, I will not continue full on with that certification until I complete my CISSP certification in … Continue reading »

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Question of the Day for CWNA studies

Although, I sort of put my CWNA studies on the back burner because I am focusing fulling on the CISSP studies, I still trying to do some simple reviews on CWNA once a day. The CWNP.com offers a really good Questions of the Day multiple choice quiz every day.  It is a new question every … Continue reading »

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More study help and downloading flash streaming podcast as mp3s

So I am really bad at trying to stop looking for more ways to getting free training information and start studying more… so I will share what I’ve found. I thinks these overview should not be your primary study material, but it is good to listen to refresh what you read or to get your … Continue reading »

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Access Control Authentication Factor based on Location

While I was listening to the Eric Conrad’s podcast, which by the way is another free CISSP resource, I learned something new that I thought was interesting.  When I was getting my masters in Information Assurance from ISU, when we talk about multi factor authentications, we always talked about 3 unique factors. Something you know … Continue reading »

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Free CISSP Class from IT Masters and Charles Sturt University in Australia

Amazing!!!Watch Full Movie Online Streaming Online and Download IT Masters and Charles Sturt University in Australia is offering, free, a six weeks online course designed to prepare students for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Security Certification.  This type of course is typically around $1500 to  $3800 US. The course will run over six weeks … Continue reading »

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CISSP Study Guides

The following are the two study guides that we are using as the bases for our study guide.  The current plan is to use the following as the primary text for our study group.watch full Lights Out 2016 filmwatch full Get Out film CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 8th Edition by Shon Harris ~ $50 Eleventh Hour … Continue reading »

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About: Min

Hello My name is Min. I  received my bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University and my masters in Information Assurance from Iowa State University.  I am also a Washington State licensed Professional Engineering (PE) in Electrical Engineering.  I was a formerly Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA).  But all that is irrelevant…. since I am … Continue reading »

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Welcome to Certification Circus

This project or goal has been a long time coming.   After many years in the telecommunications and information security business, I finally decided to get back in to re-upping my certifications and improve my technical credibility.  This website will capture what I’ve learned each day and highlight some key points and tips to help … Continue reading »

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