Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for any individual who might need to perform project management activities in their job role on either a formal or informal basis, or any individual who wants to build upon their current project management knowledge to be more productively involved on a project team. This course is not specifically designed for students who are seeking project management-related certification. Rather, it is designed to introduce a structure to help students more effectively manage projects as well as participate fully on a project team. Overview In this course, you will apply recognized practices of project management to manage a project from start to finish. You will: - Identify the basic concepts of project management. - Launch a project. - Estimate project work. - Create a project schedule. - Plan project costs. - Plan for project risks. - Plan for project quality and compliance. - Manage human and physical resources for the project. - Manage project procurements. - Plan for change management and monitor the project scope. - Monitor and optimize project schedule and cost. - Monitor the quality of the project work and the risks involved. - Plan communication strategies and manage stakeholder relationships. - Close a project. If you are taking this course, you probably have some exposure to managing projects, or you may be considering embarking on a career as a professional project manager. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management on the job is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management to successfully manage projects. Project managers are always under severe pressure to complete projects on time and within budget. However, most projects fail to meet these demands, and, as a result, many projects are terminated early. Successful project management requires knowledge and experience. This course is designed to provide you with the skills needed to be a successful project manager in today's rapidly changing world. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession. Getting Started with Project Management Define Project Management Basics Identify Influencing Factors Define Project Management Certifications Launching Projects How Organizations Choose the Right Project Identify Project Stakeholders and Their Expectations Authorize a Project Identify the Project Scope Estimating Project Work Develop a WBS Identify the Relationships Between Work Packages Identify Resources Estimate Time Creating a Project Schedule Develop a Project Schedule Create a Schedule Baseline Planning Project Costs Establish Project Costs Establish the Cost Baseline Reconcile Funding and Costs Planning for Risk Create a Risk Management Plan Identify Risks and Their Causes Analyze Risks Develop a Risk Response Plan Planning for Quality and Compliance Deliver the Desired Project Results Verify Compliance Requirements Managing the Project Team Plan Your Project Team Assemble the Team Develop the Team Manage the Team Managing Project Procurements Plan for Project Procurements Obtain Responses from Vendors Select the Right Vendor Manage Vendors and Procurements Managing Change During Project Execution Prepare for Project Execution Manage Project Changes Monitor the Project Scope Monitoring and Controlling Project Schedule and Cost Monitor and Control the Project Schedule Optimize the Project Schedule Monitor and Control Project Cost Monitoring and Controlling Risk and Quality Monitor and Control Risks Put Quality Plans into Action Control Project Quality Communicating and Reporting Communicate During a Project Distribute Project Information Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations Report on Project Performance Closing the Project Deliver the Final Product Close Project Procurements Close the Project
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Security architects System designers Network administrators Operations engineers Network managers, network or security technicians, and security engineers and managers responsible for web security Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe Cisco WSA Deploy proxy services Utilize authentication Describe decryption policies to control HTTPS traffic Understand differentiated traffic access policies and identification profiles Enforce acceptable use control settings Defend against malware Describe data security and data loss prevention Perform administration and troubleshooting This course shows you how to implement, use, and maintain Cisco© Web Security Appliance (WSA), powered by Cisco Talos, to provide advanced protection for business email and control against web security threats. Through a combination of expert instruction and hands-on practice, you?ll learn how to deploy proxy services, use authentication, implement policies to control HTTPS traffic and access, implement use control settings and policies, use the solution?s anti-malware features, implement data security and data loss prevention, perform administration of Cisco WSA solution, and more.This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (300-725 SWSA). Describing Cisco WSA Technology Use Case Cisco WSA Solution Cisco WSA Features Cisco WSA Architecture Proxy Service Integrated Layer 4 Traffic Monitor Data Loss Prevention Cisco Cognitive Intelligence Management Tools Cisco Advanced Web Security Reporting (AWSR) and Third-Party Integration Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA) Deploying Proxy Services Explicit Forward Mode vs. Transparent Mode Transparent Mode Traffic Redirection Web Cache Control Protocol Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP) Upstream and Downstream Flow Proxy Bypass Proxy Caching Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) Files FTP Proxy Socket Secure (SOCKS) Proxy Proxy Access Log and HTTP Headers Customizing Error Notifications with End User Notification (EUN) Pages Utilizing Authentication Authentication Protocols Authentication Realms Tracking User Credentials Explicit (Forward) and Transparent Proxy Mode Bypassing Authentication with Problematic Agents Reporting and Authentication Re-Authentication FTP Proxy Authentication Troubleshooting Joining Domains and Test Authentication Integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Creating Decryption Policies to Control HTTPS Traffic Transport Layer Security (TLS)/Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Inspection Overview Certificate Overview Overview of HTTPS Decryption Policies Activating HTTPS Proxy Function Access Control List (ACL) Tags for HTTPS Inspection Access Log Examples Understanding Differentiated Traffic Access Policies and Identification Profiles Overview of Access Policies Access Policy Groups Overview of Identification Profiles Identification Profiles and Authentication Access Policy and Identification Profiles Processing Order Other Policy Types Access Log Examples ACL Decision Tags and Policy Groups Enforcing Time-Based and Traffic Volume Acceptable Use Policies, and End User Notifications Defending Against Malware Web Reputation Filters Anti-Malware Scanning Scanning Outbound Traffic Anti-Malware and Reputation in Policies File Reputation Filtering and File Analysis Cisco Advanced Malware Protection File Reputation and Analysis Features Integration with Cisco Cognitive Intelligence Enforcing Acceptable Use Control Settings Controlling Web Usage URL Filtering URL Category Solutions Dynamic Content Analysis Engine Web Application Visibility and Control Enforcing Media Bandwidth Limits Software as a Service (SaaS) Access Control Filtering Adult Content Data Security and Data Loss Prevention Data Security Cisco Data Security Solution Data Security Policy Definitions Data Security Logs Performing Administration and Troubleshooting Monitor the Cisco Web Security Appliance Cisco WSA Reports Monitoring System Activity Through Logs System Administration Tasks Troubleshooting Command Line Interface
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Channel Partner System Engineers System Administrators Architects Security Professionals Overview Upon successful completion of this course, the student will gain the following knowledge:How to describe and position Cisco UmbrellaDiscuss Secure Internet Gateway and Ransomware ProtectionLearn about DNS & IP layer enforcement & Intelligent ProxyDescribe Command and control callback blockingDiscuss Threat IntelligenceCompare Umbrella PackagesUnderstand Roaming SecurityBasic understanding of Cisco Roaming ClientUnderstand how to use Cisco Umbrella Virtual ApplianceExplain the ease of Integrating Cisco Umbrella into Active DirectoryDiscuss Umbrella ReportingUnderstand Utilize Multi-Organization Tools Cisco Umbrella? is a cloud security platform that provides the first line of defense against threats on the Internet. Being able to understand and position how Cisco Umbrella? works and what are the features is the key focus of this 2-day Cisco© online IT class. Students who enter the course with a basic understanding of Cisco© products and IT solutions will be able to describe the Cisco Umbrella?, understand Secure Internet Gateway and Ransomware Protection, discuss Threat Intelligence, use Cisco© Roaming Client. Cisco Umbrella- Security Solution Discuss Security Internet Gateway Explain Ransomware Protection DNS & IP layer enforcement Intelligent Proxy Command & control callback blocking Threat Intelligence Umbrella Packages Implementing Cisco Umbrella Overview of Cisco Umbrella How do you Protect your network Review how to Point your DNS to Cisco Umbrella What are the custom policies? Discuss Intelligent Proxy Umbrella Policy Tester Policy Precedence Roaming Client Introduction to Umbrella Roaming Client Prerequisites Downloading and Installing Adding IP Layer Enforcement Status, States, and Functionality Virtual Appliances Internal Domains Umbrella Roaming Security AnyConnect: Cisco Umbrella Roaming Security Client Administrator Guide Cisco Umbrella Dashboard at a glance Cisco Certificate Import Virtual Appliance Setup Guide Discuss Deployment Guidelines How to Deploy the VAs Review via VMware Review via Hyper-V Understand Your VAs Local DNS Forwarding Overview of DNS Explain Sites and Internal Networks Sizing Active Directory Overview of Active Directory Discuss Up DNS Forwarding with your VAs Active Directory Environment Route DNS Traffic Communication Flow Multiple Active Directory and Umbrella Sites Reporting Overview Reporting Basics Understanding Security Categories Scheduled Reports: Overview Security Overview Report Activity Search Report Security Activity Report Destinations Report Identities Report Cloud Services Report Admin Audit Log Report Umbrella Multi-Org Overview Cisco Umbrella Multi-Org Overview Centralized Settings Centralized Reports: Service Status Centralized Reports: Cloud Services Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Administering and Positioning Cisco Umbrella Operations (ADMUMB) 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 Cisco Administering and Positioning Cisco Umbrella Operations (ADMUMB) 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.
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