Mark Amory
After leaving a career as a mechanical and electrical engineer in 1998, Mark started out with a fresh career as an IT trainer. Spending the first few years as an applications trainer, Mark excelled in delivering Microsoft Office and Adobe products. In line with his background as an engineer, Mark soon shifted focus to more technical deliveries, including hardware and networking topics, a field he has remained in ever since.
As a natural progression of his career, Mark started to explore the security aspect of his existing competencies and since 2005 has specialised in the cyber security domain. Mark has been the author of a number of QA cyber security courses and was the design authority and author of the 2017 NCSC Cyber First Academy. Mark is a C|EH, a Certified EC-Council Instructor, and a CISSP.
Massive cyber attack on US government and companies underway
Cyber SecurityMark Amory, Cyber Security Technical Learning Consultant at QA, reports on a major cyber incident unfolding this weekend against US government organisations and comp…
What is a DDos attack? And how can I protect my devices against botnets?
Cyber SecurityMark Amory, QA Cyber Security Training Delivery Manager, explains exactly what a DDoS attack is, how botnets can use compromised devices in DDoS attacks, and how you…
Pi-Hole: The DIY ad-blocker & malware defender all in one box
Cyber SecurityMark Amory explains the Pi-Hole DNS proxy that provides a nearly ad-free web surfing experience.
What is an ethical hacker?
Cyber SecurityWant to know more about the world of ethical hacking? Read on to learn what being an ethical hacker involves and how you can become certified.
Mac attack! Apple malware on the rise
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Training Delivery Manager, Mark Amory, explains that while Mac users used to be relatively safe from viruses and malware attacks, that is no longer the case…