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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This beginner course is for personnel who are assessing and planning to deploy flash storage and solutions. Overview The objectives of this course are as follows:- Summarize the various types of solutions available when using the IBM flash portfolio- Classify the architecture and features of the flash storage family- Compare the products within the flash storage family- Recognize the high-level components associated with flash storage This course is designed to provide a brief overview of flash storage Outline Unit 1: Flash storage fundamentals: An overview Unit 2: Introduction to flash storage Unit 3: Flash storage portfolio Unit 4: IBM FlashSystem family Unit 5: IBM FlashSystem solutions Lab 1: Settings menu Lab 2: Access menu Lab 3: Volume menu Lab 4: Host menu Lab Exercise Activity Additional course details: Nexus Humans SSFS1 IBM Flash Storage Fundamentals training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the SSFS1 IBM Flash Storage Fundamentals course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for DevelopersConsultants Overview Explore SAP Gateway architecture and deployment optionsPerform OData queries and operations with SAP GatewayDefine data model and implement CRUD operationsExtend SAP Gateway services and build new ones with CDS ViewsConfigure routing, multiple origin, and SAP Workflow supportImplement advanced OData operations and introduce OData V4Handle security and consume OData services using SAP Web IDE Students will explore SAP Gateway architecture and deployment options. SAP Gateway Overview SAP Gateway Architecture SAP Gateway Deployment Options OData Overview OData and REST OData Operations OData Queries Consuming OData using SAP Web IDE SAP Gateway Service Implementation Defining a Data Model Implementing Read Operations Implementing Navigation Implementing Query Options Implementing Change Operations SAP Gateway Service Generation RFC/BOR Generator Search Help Generator SAP Gateway Service Redefinition Redefining a Data Service Redefining a Gateway Service SAP Gateway and CDS Views SAP Fiori Programming Model CDS/SADL Generator Data Source Reference CDS View Annotations SAP Gateway Hub Functionalities Multiple Back-End Systems Support Configuring Routing Capabilities Multiple Origin Composition SAP Workflow Support Advanced OData Options Implementing Function Imports Implementing Expand Operations Implementing Deep Insert Operations Handling ETags Batch Requests Media Links Offline Support Server Side Caching SAP Gateway Security Authentication Data Security SAP Gateway OData V4 Support OData V4 Implementation OData V4 Publishing

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals taking this course are business professionals seeking to develop or increase their emotional intelligence. Overview In this course, you will explore the concept of emotional intelligence. You will: Identify the components of emotional intelligence and recognize how emotional intelligence benefits organizations. Assess and develop your personal emotional intelligence competencies. Assess and develop your social emotional intelligence competencies. Practice emotional intelligence in common workplace scenarios. It was once believed that intelligence was the metric that would determine a person's success in the workplace. Intelligence matters because it contributes to your ability to do your job. But intelligence is not the best indicator of whether or not you'll succeed. Your ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and get along well with others, has at least as much impact on your performance and effectiveness as intelligence. In this course, you'll explore strategies to increase your awareness of your emotions, develop your ability to manage your emotions, and improve your social skills. Recognizing the Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Define Emotional Intelligence Recognize EQ's Impact on Work Experience Increasing Your Personal Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Develop Your Level of Self-Awareness Develop Your Self-Regulation Skills Develop Your Motivation Increasing Your Social Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Develop Your Empathy Develop Your Social Skills Practicing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Practice Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Build an Emotionally Intelligent Team Manage Change Manage Conflict Coach for Performance Additional course details: Nexus Humans Emotional Intelligence for Business Professionals (Second Edition) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Emotional Intelligence for Business Professionals (Second Edition) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Database Administrators Data Warehouse Administrator Support Engineer Technical Consultant Technical Administrator Overview Describe Oracle Database backup methods and recovery operations that can be used to resolve database failure. Describe the Oracle Database architecture components related to backup and recovery operations. Plan effective backup and recovery procedures. Configure the database for recoverability. Use Recovery Manager (RMAN) to create backups and perform recovery operations. Use the Data Recovery Advisor to diagnose and repair failures. Use Oracle Flashback Technologies to recover from human error. Perform an encrypted database backup and restore. Perform tablespace point-in-time recovery. Describe additional high availability features such as Oracle Data Guard. This Oracle Database 12c: Backup and Recovery Workshop will teach you how to evaluate your own recovery requirements. You'll develop appropriate strategies for backup, restore and recovery procedures from provided scenarios. This Oracle Database 12c: Backup and Recovery Workshop will teach you how to evaluate your own recovery requirements. You'll develop appropriate strategies for backup, restore and recovery procedures from provided scenarios. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Oracle Database 12c - Backup and Recovery Workshop training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Oracle Database 12c - Backup and Recovery Workshop course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Data platform engineers Architects and operators who build and manage data analytics pipelines Overview In this course, you will learn to: Compare the features and benefits of data warehouses, data lakes, and modern data architectures Design and implement a batch data analytics solution Identify and apply appropriate techniques, including compression, to optimize data storage Select and deploy appropriate options to ingest, transform, and store data Choose the appropriate instance and node types, clusters, auto scaling, and network topology for a particular business use case Understand how data storage and processing affect the analysis and visualization mechanisms needed to gain actionable business insights Secure data at rest and in transit Monitor analytics workloads to identify and remediate problems Apply cost management best practices In this course, you will learn to build batch data analytics solutions using Amazon EMR, an enterprise-grade Apache Spark and Apache Hadoop managed service. You will learn how Amazon EMR integrates with open-source projects such as Apache Hive, Hue, and HBase, and with AWS services such as AWS Glue and AWS Lake Formation. The course addresses data collection, ingestion, cataloging, storage, and processing components in the context of Spark and Hadoop. You will learn to use EMR Notebooks to support both analytics and machine learning workloads. You will also learn to apply security, performance, and cost management best practices to the operation of Amazon EMR. Module A: Overview of Data Analytics and the Data Pipeline Data analytics use cases Using the data pipeline for analytics Module 1: Introduction to Amazon EMR Using Amazon EMR in analytics solutions Amazon EMR cluster architecture Interactive Demo 1: Launching an Amazon EMR cluster Cost management strategies Module 2: Data Analytics Pipeline Using Amazon EMR: Ingestion and Storage Storage optimization with Amazon EMR Data ingestion techniques Module 3: High-Performance Batch Data Analytics Using Apache Spark on Amazon EMR Apache Spark on Amazon EMR use cases Why Apache Spark on Amazon EMR Spark concepts Interactive Demo 2: Connect to an EMR cluster and perform Scala commands using the Spark shell Transformation, processing, and analytics Using notebooks with Amazon EMR Practice Lab 1: Low-latency data analytics using Apache Spark on Amazon EMR Module 4: Processing and Analyzing Batch Data with Amazon EMR and Apache Hive Using Amazon EMR with Hive to process batch data Transformation, processing, and analytics Practice Lab 2: Batch data processing using Amazon EMR with Hive Introduction to Apache HBase on Amazon EMR Module 5: Serverless Data Processing Serverless data processing, transformation, and analytics Using AWS Glue with Amazon EMR workloads Practice Lab 3: Orchestrate data processing in Spark using AWS Step Functions Module 6: Security and Monitoring of Amazon EMR Clusters Securing EMR clusters Interactive Demo 3: Client-side encryption with EMRFS Monitoring and troubleshooting Amazon EMR clusters Demo: Reviewing Apache Spark cluster history Module 7: Designing Batch Data Analytics Solutions Batch data analytics use cases Activity: Designing a batch data analytics workflow Module B: Developing Modern Data Architectures on AWS Modern data architectures

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This in an intermediate-level Java development course geared for students experienced with Java and Spring programming essentials. This course does not cover Java or Spring development basics. Overview Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will: Understand the ReactiveX specification Understand the basics of Reactive Programming Discuss the advantages and limitations of Observables Write a client application capable of handling Reactive events Apply operators to event streams to filter, modify and combine the objects emitted by event publishers Select the appropriate type of Event Source Use both Cold and Hot Observables Deal with backpressure problems in reactive programming Develop a reactive web application using Spring WebFlux Define application flows of a WebFlux application Use the WebClient API to work with both synchronous and streaming APIs Develop Unit and Integration tests to test WebFlux endpoints Creating a reactive REST endpoint Become familiar with the basics of WebSockets Create a WebSocket endpoint using Spring Create a WebSocket client Understand the basics of NoSQL Become familiar with the basics of MongoDB Understand how the data in MongoDB can be retrieved using a Reactive API Define Spring Data MongoDB repositories Query the MongoDB using Spring Data Define a reactive repository using MongoDB Explore the Spring Data R2DBC API to perform reactive CRUD operations against a relational database Spring Data reative allow us to implement database operations relying on Reative Programming APIs. While the Spring R2DBC initiative aims to bring reactive programming to relational databaes, several NoSQL databases already provide this possibility. After an introduction to NoSQL and the MongoDB, this courses covers the APIs available to communicate with this NoSQL database using both blocking and reactive APIs.Introdcution to Reactive Spring is a comprehensive Java training workshop geared for experienced developers who wish to explore concurrent, asynchronous and reactive programming APIs and techniques using Spring. After an introduction to reactive programming, Reactive Streams and the Project Reactor APIs, this course will show how this APIs are integrated into Spring. Spring 5 includes Spring WebFlux, providing a reactive programming model for web applications, including support for Reactive REST APIs. Spring WebSocket assists in the creation of web applications which provide a full-duplex, two-way communication between client and server. Introduction to Reactive Programming Reactive Manifesto Introduce ReactiveX ReactiveX implementations The Observer, Iterator pattern and functional programming Discuss hot and cold publishers Reactive Streams API Introduce the Reactive Streams specification Publisher and Subscribers java.util.concurrent.Flow Transformation of Messages (Processor) Controlling messages Tutorial: Setup Eclipse for Using Maven Introduction Introduce the Reactor Building blocks Flux and Mono Creating observables Subscribing to a stream Testing Event Sources (introduction) Testing reactive implementations StepVerifier : test sequence of emitted items Defining expectations TestPublisher: produce test data to test downstream operators Reactive Operators Introduce Operators Show the use of marble diagrams Explain some commonly used operators Callback operators Schedulers (Multithreading) Thread usage of subscriber and consumer Using the subscribeOn method Introduce the Scheduler interface Using the observeOn method Backpressure Strategies for dealing with Backpressure ?reactive pull? backpressure Exception Handling Handling errors in onError Exception handling strategies Using onErrorReturn or onErrorNext operators Using the retry operators The Global Error Handler Spring Data Review Quick review of Spring Data repositories Query return types Defining Query methods Pagination and sorting R2DBC Reactive Relational Database Connectivity DatabaseClient Performing CRUD operations Reactive Query annotated methods Spring WebFlux: Introduction Annotated Controllers Functional Endpoints WebFlux configuration Creating a reactive REST endpoint Defining flows Defining the application flow Actions Defining decision Navigating flows RouterFunction View Technologies View technologies Using Thymeleaf to create the view View Configuration Spring WebClient: Introduction to WebClient Working with asynchronous and streaming APIs Making requests Handling the response Lab: WebClient WebTestClient Testing WebFlux server endpoints Testing controllers or functions Define integration tests Introduction to Spring Reactive WebSockets Be familiar with the basics of WebSockets Understand the HTTP handshake and upgrade Name some of the advantages of WebSockets Defining the WebSocket WebSocket Message Handling WebSocketSession Implementing the WebSockethandler Creating a Browser WebSocket Client WebSocket STOMP Streaming (or Simple) text-orientated messaging protocol Introduce SockJS Connecting to the STOMP endpoint Configuring the message broker STOMP destinations Reactive WebSocket Reactive WebSocket support Implement the reactive WebSocketHandler BigData Introduce Big Data Explain the need for enhanced data storage Introduction to MongoDB JavaScript Object Notation Overview Introduce Binary JSON (BSON) Starting the database Creating Collections and Documents Executing ?simple? database commands Introduce the ObjectID Searching for documents using query operators Updating and deleting documents MongoDB Compass Spring and MongoDB MongoDB Support in Spring Data MongoClient and MongoTemplate Spring Data MongoDB configuration @EnableMongoRepositories Adding documents to the database The @Document and @Field annotations Polymorphism and the _class property The Criteria object Spring Data MongoDB MongoRepository Field naming strategy Using JSON queries to find documents The @PersistenceConstructor annotation Reactive Repositories with MongoDB Using reactive repositories ReactiveMongoTemplate RxJava or Reactor Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Reactive Spring (TT3355 ) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Introduction to Reactive Spring (TT3355 ) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for existing Python programmers who have at least one year of Python experience and who want to expand their programming proficiency in Python 3. Overview In this course, you will expand your Python proficiencies. You will: Select an object-oriented programming approach for Python applications. Create object-oriented Python applications. Create a desktop application. Create data-driven applications. Create and secure web service-connected applications. Program Python for data science. Implement unit testing and exception handling. Package an application for distribution. Python continues to be a popular programming language, perhaps owing to its easy learning curve, small code footprint, and versatility for business, web, and scientific uses. Python is useful for developing custom software tools, applications, web services, and cloud applications. In this course, you'll build upon your basic Python skills, learning more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming patterns, development of graphical user interfaces, data management, creating web service-connected apps, performing data science tasks, unit testing, and creating and installing packages and executable applications. Lesson 1: Selecting an Object-Oriented Programming Approach for Python Applications Topic A: Implement Object-Oriented Design Topic B: Leverage the Benefits of Object-Oriented Programming Lesson 2: Creating Object-Oriented Python Applications Topic A: Create a Class Topic B: Use Built-in Methods Topic C: Implement the Factory Design Pattern Lesson 3: Creating a Desktop Application Topic A: Design a Graphical User Interface (GUI) Topic B: Create Interactive Applications Lesson 4: Creating Data-Driven Applications Topic A: Connect to Data Topic B: Store, Update, and Delete Data in a Database Lesson 5: Creating and Securing a Web Service-Connected App Topic A: Select a Network Application Protocol Topic B: Create a RESTful Web Service Topic C: Create a Web Service Client Topic D: Secure Connected Applications Lesson 6: Programming Python for Data Science Topic A: Clean Data with Python Topic B: Visualize Data with Python Topic C: Perform Linear Regression with Machine Learning Lesson 7: Implementing Unit Testing and Exception Handling Topic A: Handle Exceptions Topic B: Write a Unit Test Topic C: Execute a Unit Test Lesson 8: Packaging an Application for Distribution Topic A: Create and Install a Package Topic B: Generate Alternative Distribution Files

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for technical professionals who support, install, deploy or administer Check Point products. This course is recommended for technical professionals who perform advanced deployment configurations of Check Point products. Overview CCSA Know how to perform periodic administrator tasks. Describe the basic functions of the Gaia operating system. Recognize SmartConsole features, functions, and tools. Understand how SmartConsole is used by administrators to give user access. Learn how Check Point security solutions and products work and how they protect networks. Understand licensing and contract requirements for Check Point security products. Describe the essential elements of a Security Policy. Understand the Check Point policy layer concept. Understand how to enable the Application Control and URL Filtering software. Blades to block access to various applications. Describe how to configure manual and automatic NAT. Identify tools designed to monitor data, determine threats and recognize opportunities for performance improvements. Describe different Check Point Threat Prevention solutions for network attacks. Articulate how the Intrusion Prevention System is configured, maintained and tuned. Understand the Infinity Threat Prevention system. Knowledge about Check Point's IoT Protect. CCSE Provide an overview of the upgrade service and options available. Explain how to perform management upgrade and migration. Articulate the process using CPUSE features. Articulate the purpose and function of Management High Availability. Explain Primary vs Secondary, Active vs Standby and Synchronization. Explain disaster recovery steps in case the primary management server becomes unavailable. Provide overview of Central Deployment in SmartConsole. Articulate an understanding of Security Gateway cluster upgrade methods. Explain about Multi Version Cluster (MVC) upgrades. Discuss Gaia Commands and how they are used. Explain the main processes on s and s. Describe how to work with scripts and SmartTasks to configure automatic actions. Explain the Management Data Plane Separation (MDPS) Explain kernel operations and traffic flow Articulate Dynamic and Updatable Objects in Security Gateways Explain the policy installation flow and files used. Describe the use of policy installation history. Explain concurrent and accelerated install policy. Describe an overview of APIs and ways to use and authenticate. Explain how to make changes in GAIA and management configuration. Explain how to install policy using API. Explain how the SecureXL acceleration technology enhances and optimizes Security Gateway performance. Learn basic concepts and develop skills necessary to administer IT security fundamental tasks. CCSA Outline Configure the Security Management Server. Use the WebUI to run the First Time Wizard. Install the Smart Console. Install the Alpha Gateway using the network detailed in the course topology. Demonstrate how the Security Management Server and Gateway communicate. Test SIC Status. Create multiple administrators and apply different roles and permissions for simultaneous administration. Validate existing licenses for products installed on the network. Create and configure host, network and group objects. Create a simplified Security Policy. Demonstrate how to use Security Zones in policy. Demonstrate how to share a layer between Security Polices. Configure Network Address Translation for server and network objects. Enable Identity Awareness. Deploy user access roles for more granular control of the security Policy. Generate network Traffic and use traffic visibility tools to monitor the data. Use SmartConsole and SmartView Monitor to view status, alerts, and block suspicious traffic. CCSE Outline Prepare for a Security Management Server Upgrade Upgrade the Security Management Server Deploy a Secondary Security Management Server Configure a Distributed Log Server Upgrade a Security Gateway from SmartConsole Work with the Command Line Use Scripts and SmartTasks Configure Dynamic Objects Monitor Traffic Verify Policy Installation and Status Work with Gaia and Management APIs Work with Acceleration Features Configure a Locally Managed Site to Site VPN Configure a Site to Site VPN with an Interoperable Device Configure Remote Access VPN Configure Mobile Access VPN Configure a High Availability Cluster Work with ClusterXL Configure Policy Compliance Deploy SmartEvent

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Implementers and administrators who are new to IBM Spectrum Protect data management. Overview Describe the purpose of IBM Spectrum Protect Install and configure the IBM Spectrum Protect components Use the administrative and client interfaces Discuss storage methodology options and create storage pool Customize data movement and retention policies to meet business requirements Configure the IBM Spectrum Protect database and storage pools for protection Optimize client configuration Perform backup, restore, archive and retrieve operations Organize daily tasks required to protect the IBM Spectrum Protect environment Automate and monitor client and administrative tasks and events IBM Spectrum Protect 8.1.12 is a data backup and recovery solution designed to help you manage your data retention, reduce the cost of storage, and provide appropriate recovery point objectives to meet any service level agreement. IBM Spectrum Protect offers improved efficiency and flexibility using object-based data management and policy driven retention.This five-day course will focus on implementation and basic administration of an IBM Spectrum Protect environment. The hands-on lab exercises are performed on a Windows 2016 environment. The course materials include examples of AIX and Linux commands, when different from Windows. Unit 1 Concepts and components Unit 2 Installation and configuration Unit 3 Interfaces and monitoring Unit 4 Storage pools and devices Unit 5 Policy management, data movement, and expiration Unit 6 Server database and storage pool management Unit 7 Client configuration and management Unit 8 Client data protection Unit 9 Daily operations and maintenance Unit 10 Schedules and reports Additional course details: Nexus Humans TS619G IBM Spectrum Protect version 8.1.12 Implementation and Administration training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the TS619G IBM Spectrum Protect version 8.1.12 Implementation and Administration course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course assumes the student has successfully taken and passed the NCSF Foundation 2.0 course based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework version 1.1, release April 2018. Following the course introduction, the course provides an introduction to the intersection between digital transformation and cybersecurity, which is followed by an overview of the threat landscape. Following an approach to the implementation of cybersecurity controls, the course delves into an organizational approach to cybersecurity that starts governance, management, and a supportive culture,Finally, the course provides additional guidance for the cybersecurity practitioner to determine the current state, the desired state, and a plan to close the gap - and to do this over and over again to inculcate it into organizational DNA. Overview This course looks at the impact of digital transformation on cybersecurity risks, an understanding of the threat landscape, and an approach to the application of cybersecurity controls. It provides guidance for students on the best approach to design and build a comprehensive cybersecurity program. Executives are keenly aware of the risks but have limited knowledge on the best way to mitigate these risks. This course also enables our executives to answer the critical question - Are we secure? The class includes lectures, informative supplemental reference materials, quizzes, exercises, and formal examination. The exercises are a critical aspect of the course; do not skip them. Outcomes and benefits from this class is a practical approach that students can use to build and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity and cyber-risk management programs. This course is targeted at IT and Cybersecurity professionals looking to become certified on how to operationalize the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSP) across an enterprise and its supply chain. Digital Transformation Explores what the Practitioner needs to know about the relationship between digital transformation and cybersecurity Explain how to determine the impact of cybersecurity on DX. Explain the relationships between culture and digital transformation from the perspective of a practitioner. Explain the delivery of value to stakeholders in a DX & cybersecurity environment. Illustrate the interdependent relationship between cybersecurity and DX. Threat Landscape The Practitioner needs to understand what threat actors do and their capabilities. Compare the evolving attack type impact to the threat environment. Apply knowledge about the threat landscape to maintain a readiness to respond. Develop a risk profile based on business impact analysis Establish the relationship between awareness and training in the continual improvement of cybersecurity posture. Develop and treat training & awareness as a critical aspect of deterrence Use knowledge about the threat landscape as a predicate to the adoption and adaptation of your cybersecurity posture. The Controls This chapter provides a sample set of controls based on an informative reference. Understand the purpose goals & objectives for each control. Characterize & explain the informative reference controls Discover how to apply the controls in an organizational context. Adopt & Adapt Adopt is a decision about governance; adapt is the set of management decisions that result from the decision to adopt. Distinguish Adopt, Adapt, Management & Governance. Develop an approach to adoption & adaptation. Distinguish & demonstrate the impact of organizational culture on developing cybersecurity as a capability. Develop an assessment approach to define current state. Adaptive Way of Working Threat actors are agile and highly adaptive. The cybersecurity Practitioner must develop the same capabilities Break down what constitutes an adaptive approach. Characterize & apply the need for crossfunctional teams. Recognize and prioritize the first steps (get started). Demonstrate & establish cybersecurity phases. Break down the impact of the flows. Rapid Adoption & Rapid Adaptation FastTrack FastTrack? is an approach to allow organizations to learn to adapt to an evolving threat landscape rapidly. Approach: Establish what it takes to adopt CS. Determine how that impacts management adaptation of CS. Determine how that impacts the capability to assess. CS Capability: Determine the gap between existing & needed capabilities. Establish what must be developed. Develop appropriate risk management profile. Discover how cybersecurity impacts people, practice & technology impacts organization. Differentiate CIS Implementation groups. Determine appropriate implementation group & approach. Develop appropriate phase approaches. CIIS Practice Cybersecurity is an ongoing game of cat and mouse. Organizations must learn how to inculcate cybersecurity improvement into their DNA. Break down & develop mechanisms for ongoing cybersecurity improvement that includes developing a learning organization. Illustrate an improvement plan based on the NIST 7-Step Approach. Illustrate an improvement plan based on the Improvement GPS Demonstrate understanding of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Break down the balancing loop & how it fits into the escalation archetype Use the Fast Track? (improvement & implementation) cycles.