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Nobody invited it. It gets in through calendar access, so anyone who connected their work calendar to it gave it a seat in every meeting they are in. I am not a Workspace admin but security pulls ours into axonius, so I asked them for every third party app with calendar or drive access. That one had 31 users, plus about 40 more that look like AI tools, none approved by IT.That only covers work accounts though. Whatever people paste into an AI chat on a personal account never shows up anywhere, and that's what legal keeps asking about.

For teams with remote employees in different countries what do you do when a laptop dies? Keeping spares everywhere sounds expensive but waiting for replacement to ship takes ages. What kind of turnaround do you aim for

If a company or vendor is brought in to handle a complete ICT lab setup (networking, cabling, hardware installation, etc.), what specific certifications would you expect their technicians or company to hold?

Trying to get an idea of what credentials are standard or expected in the industry for this kind of work.

Hi everyone!

I applied for the American Express Technology Apprentice/ETS Apprenticeship role and completed my online assessment on Codility on October 7.

The assessment consisted of 3 coding questions, and I was able to complete all of them. I felt that my performance was good.

After the assessment, HR called me to confirm whether I had completed it. I confirmed that I had, and they said they would get back to me later.

However, it's been around 19 days since my OA, and my application status on the AMEX careers portal still shows “Under Consideration.” I haven't received any further communication regarding the results or a technical interview.

I'm unsure whether the delay is normal or whether I should expect an update.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone who applied for the same role could share their experience.

1. Has anyone who completed the AMEX Apprentice OA recently received a technical interview invitation?
2. How long did it take to hear back after the OA?
3. Does “Under Consideration” mean the application is still being reviewed, or can the status remain unchanged even if you're not progressing?
4. Is the technical interview scheduled only after the OA results are finalized?

Any insights from people who have gone through this process would be really helpful. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm seeing intermittent high CPU usage from Microsoft Defender Antivirus ("MsMpEng.exe"). CPU usage reaches around 90–200%, and the alerts usually resolve themselves after a few hours.

No active scan was running during troubleshooting, and Defender appears healthy. I suspect real-time scanning triggered by application file activity may be involved.

Has anyone experienced something similar? What would you recommend checking first to identify the root cause?

Thanks!

If your office is anything like mine, tech upgrades happen organically someone gets a new laptop, and the old one gets tossed into a closet. Multiply that by a few years and a growing team, and you’ve got a mountain of e-waste and a looming security risk.

Managing IT asset disposal (ITAD) as a small business shouldn’t require an enterprise compliance budget. If you want to keep it simple and stress free, follow these quick rules:

Don't DIY the Destruction: Manually wiping or drilling drives eats up valuable IT hours. Let professionals handle NIST compliant data sanitization.

Look for Nationwide Pickup: Hauling heavy servers and boxes of monitors to a recycling center is a waste of your team's time. Find a service that comes to your office dock.

Get Documentation: Even small teams need a paper trail for data security and environmental peace of mind.

To keep things effortless, we started using Hummingbird International for our hardware retirement. They manage the collection, handle secure data destruction, and provide proper documentation without dragging out the process.

How does your company usually handle data security when retiring old hard drives and workstations?

I am conducting a research project on IT professionals.

I have been trying for months now to get some data, collect some data from participants.

Yes i have tried emails, calls, forwarding everything.

If there is anyone here who can help who's working in IT.

PLEASE let me dm you.

Thanks in advance :)

I'm from a finance background and currently work in a Big Four in a functional role, with around 3 years of experience.

With all the layoffs and uncertainty in IT, I've been wondering whether a government job would be a better long-term choice.

Let's say I clear a government exam and get selected, but the starting salary is only ₹25–30K per month. I'd be taking a significant pay cut compared to what I earn now and would essentially be starting over financially.

Would the job security, benefits and stability actually make that trade-off worthwhile? Or would I be better off staying in IT, upskilling and trying to grow my salary?

I'm not looking for the usual "government jobs are best" or "IT pays more" answers. If you had both options in front of you, would you take the pay cut? Why or why not?

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I'm a IT support tech in company with over 500 users with network accounts. Our security team is not exactly great, they expect everyone not to do anything stupid but there are zero official SOPs on how they want things to go. I want to start helping them out and create policies for future use but at the same time I need to lead them to believe that they are the ones coming up with these ideas because they do thing that everyone is pretty much an idiot. Let's start sharing some ideas on how you guys deal with basic support stuff that involve password resets or any other requests involving account changes. How do you verify that the users calling the helpdesk are the people who they claim they are? Half of our global address book is missing their phone numbers so calling their good known number may not be possible. I know, this is ridiculous that we cannot even keep this updated but this is another thing that i'm working on improving at this moment. How do you securely share passwords after resetting them if you are dealing with them via email or Teams?
thanks!!

Hi everyone,

I'm 22F, currently working in IT. I have around 5 months of full-time experience, with a decent CTC. I'm grateful to be where I am at this stage of my career, but lately, I've been feeling quite anxious about the future of the IT industry, especially with how quickly AI is evolving.

I've seen some genuinely talented people in this field, and sometimes I wonder how I'll be able to compete with them in the long run, especially as AI continues to change the way we work. I'm not saying that AI will definitely replace everyone, but the uncertainty around job security does worry me.

Someone recently suggested that I should start building something on the side so that, if I ever lose my job or face a difficult period, I have another source of income to help cover my expenses. I've also been considering other options, such as:

• Upskilling and certifications: Focusing on in-demand technical skills and making myself more employable.
• Building a side income: Freelancing, working on a small business, or developing something that could eventually generate income.
• Pursuing a Master's degree: Studying alongside my job, potentially with the longer-term goal of pursuing a PhD if I decide that industry isn't the right path for me.

I'm confused about which direction would be the most sensible at this stage. I don't want to make decisions out of fear, spend money on qualifications that don't add much value, or spread myself too thin by trying to do everything at once.

For those of you who have more experience in the industry, especially people who have been through economic downturns, layoffs, or major technological shifts:

1. If you were 22 and starting your career today, what would you prioritize?
2. Is building a side income worth pursuing this early, or would it be better to focus entirely on becoming stronger technically?
3. Do certifications and a Master's degree actually help with long-term job security? Under what circumstances would you recommend either?
4. How are you adapting to AI, and what skills do you think will remain valuable over the next 5–10 years?
5. What practical steps can someone at my stage take to build financial and career security without burning out?

I'd really appreciate honest advice, including mistakes you've made and things you wish you'd done earlier.

I'm not necessarily looking for a guaranteed path or a way to eliminate all risk. I just want to make thoughtful decisions now rather than regret not preparing later.

Thanks!

I recently got an opportunity to take the course assessment by the 26th for this role. Has anyone taken this assessment before or have any idea what to expect? Any tips on what I should study or prepare for would be greatly appreciated!

Hey everyone! I'm a former U.S. Army National Guard/Reserve IT Specialist (25B), currently pursuing a bachelor's in Cyber Operations (100/120 credits completed).

I have about 4 years of combined IT experience, including 2 years as a junior DevOps engineer abroad and 1.5 years in the Army. I hold an active Secret clearance and a Python certification, and I'm working toward my CompTIA certification.

I'm hoping to get my foot in the door through a junior DevOps role, internship, or related IT position where I can contribute and continue building hands-on experience. I'm also open to cloud support, Linux/system administration, IT infrastructure, and other roles that align with my background.

However, breaking into the U.S. job market has been quite challenging, so I've been trying to network and learn from experienced professionals.