Skills - Microsoft vs. Linux. Why personnel in IT should have both.

Presented at PhreakNIC 21 (2017), Nov. 4, 2017, 11 a.m. (60 minutes)

With the IT world using both Microsoft and Linux, what skills do you need to break into and survive in this career? Everyone knows the difference between a skilled certified IT professional and someone who just gets certifications. Learn why the classroom isn't enough and why certifications and hands-on are essential. See what security skills you need and how to stay current in information technology. Demos in basic hacking that include IoT, PLC and wireless.


Presenters:

  • Steve Mallard
    25+ years in Information Technology - Private security consultant for Business, Industry and Government Master Instructor of Information Technology and Information Management with the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology-Shelbyville. Awards - 2001 Instructor of the Year 2005 Computer Forensics Award - TTC Shining Star 2011 Computerworld Laureate 2012 TechTarget Mid-Market Leadership Award 2012 TCAT Shining Star - Learning Management System 2014 CTE Excellence in Action 2015 White House "Celebrating Innovations in Career and Technical Education" 2016 "State Leadership Playbook" NRCCTE 2016 Dean's List: EdTech's 50 Must-Read Higher Ed IT Blogs

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