TechStep – Make Tech Your Next Step
TechStep – Make Tech Your Next Step TechStep believe technology has the power to change the world. Through technology, they believe we can bring our ideas to life, empower our whānau and communities and ultimately create change. Whether you’re curious about the tech world, thinking about a career change, or you want to find a […]
The Successes and Challenges of Working in an IT Help Desk environment
Hello, I’m Kieran, one of the Helpdesk Engineers at IT Works. I have been fortunate enough to have my very first job at IT Works. In August this year, I will have been at IT Works for two years. A little bit of background on me – I grew up in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, have […]
Embracing the Challenge: The True Nature of Work in IT
I wrote this blog post exactly one year on from my first day at IT Works and what a journey it has been this year gone by and those that came before it! Growing up in the remote and rural areas of South Australia (Yes, I’m an Aussie – shhh!😜) modern technology wasn’t exactly at […]
Can Gaming Lead To A Career In IT?
Ever since I was a kid I was always interested in computers. A family member got a PC when I was 8 or so, and I was introduced to DOS based games (Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein 3D etc). It was such a rewarding experience figuring out how to load the game and reap the rewards. A […]
Do I have what it takes. Am I smart enough to do IT?
From time to time, I get asked this very real and important question from people who are not overly happy in their current role or are wanting to change their career, but are unsure if they have what it takes or if they’re smart enough to make the leap into the world of IT. Or […]
How I became a Cybersecurity Architect Expert with Microsoft Sentinel
Hello, everyone. I’m a Support Team Lead at IT Works, an MSP (Managed Service Provider) that helps various organisations with their IT needs. In this blog post, I want to share with you my journey of becoming a Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert and how I use Microsoft Sentinel to configure SIEM security operations for […]
