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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an introductory- level course appropriate for those who are developing applications using relational databases, or who are using SQL to extract and analyze data from databases and need to use the full power of SQL queries. Overview This course combines expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert practitioner, attendees will learn to: Maximize the potential of SQL to build powerful, complex and robust SQL queries Query multiple tables with inner joins, outer joins and self joins Construct recursive common table expressions Summarize data using aggregation and grouping Execute analytic functions to calculate ranks Build simple and correlated subqueries Thoroughly test SQL queries to avoid common errors Select the most efficient solution to complex SQL problems A company?s success hinges on responsible, accurate database management. Organizations rely on highly available data to complete all sorts of tasks, from creating marketing reports and invoicing customers to setting financial goals. Data professionals like analysts, developers and architects are tasked with creating, optimizing, managing and analyzing data from databases ? with little room for error. When databases aren?t built or maintained correctly, it?s easy to mishandle or lose valuable data. Our SQL Programming and Database Training Series provides students with the skills they require to develop, analyze and maintain data and in correctly structured, modern and secure databases. SQL is the cornerstone of all relational database operations. In this hands-on course, you learn to exploit the full potential of the SELECT statement to write robust queries using the best query method for your application, test your queries, and avoid common errors and pitfalls. It also teaches alternative solutions to given problems, enabling you to choose the most efficient solution in each situation. Introduction: Quick Tools Review Introduction to SQL and its development environments Using SQL*PLUS Using SQL Developer Using the SQL SELECT Statement Capabilities of the SELECT statement Arithmetic expressions and NULL values in the SELECT statement Column aliases Use of concatenation operator, literal character strings, alternative quote operator, and the DISTINCT keyword Use of the DESCRIBE command Restricting and Sorting Data Limiting the Rows Rules of precedence for operators in an expression Substitution Variables Using the DEFINE and VERIFY command Single-Row Functions Describe the differences between single row and multiple row functions Manipulate strings with character function in the SELECT and WHERE clauses Manipulate numbers with the ROUND, TRUNC and MOD functions Perform arithmetic with date data Manipulate dates with the date functions Conversion Functions and Expressions Describe implicit and explicit data type conversion Use the TO_CHAR, TO_NUMBER, and TO_DATE conversion functions Nest multiple functions Apply the NVL, NULLIF, and COALESCE functions to data Decode/Case Statements Using the Group Functions and Aggregated Data Group Functions Creating Groups of Data Having Clause Cube/Rollup Clause SQL Joins and Join Types Introduction to JOINS Types of Joins Natural join Self-join Non equijoins OUTER join Using Subqueries Introduction to Subqueries Single Row Subqueries Multiple Row Subqueries Using the SET Operators Set Operators UNION and UNION ALL operator INTERSECT operator MINUS operator Matching the SELECT statements Using Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements Data Manipulation Language Database Transactions Insert Update Delete Merge Using Data Definition Language (DDL) Data Definition Language Create Alter Drop Data Dictionary Views Introduction to Data Dictionary Describe the Data Dictionary Structure Using the Data Dictionary views Querying the Data Dictionary Views Dynamic Performance Views Creating Sequences, Synonyms, Indexes Creating sequences Creating synonyms Creating indexes Index Types Creating Views Creating Views Altering Views Replacing Views Managing Schema Objects Managing constraints Creating and using temporary tables Creating and using external tables Retrieving Data Using Subqueries Retrieving Data by Using a Subquery as Source Working with Multiple-Column subqueries Correlated Subqueries Non-Correlated Subqueries Using Subqueries to Manipulate Data Using the Check Option Subqueries in Updates and Deletes In-line Views Data Control Language (DCL) System privileges Creating a role Object privileges Revoking object privileges Manipulating Data Overview of the Explicit Default Feature Using multitable INSERTs Using the MERGE statement Tracking Changes in Data

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Operators, administrators, and architects for VMware Horizon should enroll in this course. These individuals are responsible for the creation, maintenance, and or delivery of remote and virtual desktop services. Additional duties can include the implementation, support, and administration of an organization's end-user computing infrastructure. Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Assess the business and application requirements of an environment Analyze design choices and design an EUC infrastructure architecture that addresses the needs of the environment Design an EUC architecture that addresses the needs of the organization and follows VMware best practices Document a design that can be implemented Design a comprehensive VMware EUC solution This five-day course presents a methodology for designing a VMware end-user computing (EUC) solution. The design methodology includes recommendations for the types of information and data that must be gathered and analyzed to make sound design decisions for the client systems, the desktop options, the VMware vSphere© infrastructure, VMware Horizon©, VMware Horizon© Cloud ServiceTM, VMware Workspace ONE© UEM, VMware Workspace ONE© AccessTM, VMware NSX-TTM, and VMware Unified Access GatewayTM. VMware best practices are presented for each phase of the design process. In this course, you apply your new knowledge by working with other participants to design a VMware EUC solution for a real-world project. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives VMWare EUC Design Methodology Recognize the characteristics of a good design. Identify the phases of VMware EUC Design Methodology Presenting Solutions to Executive Management Identify behaviors that can affect team performance negatively List common mistakes when working in a team Describe how to tailor a presentation to the company?s values, and stakeholders? backgrounds and roles List questions you should ask to identify how to address a problem a client is trying to solve Infrastructure Assessment and Services Definition Define customer business objective Define a use case for your virtual desktop and application infrastructure Convert customer requirements to use-case attributes Horizon Architecture and Components Determine the components required for a Horizon on-premises or Horizon Cloud deployment Implement the design considerations and recommendations for various Horizon components Analyze the use-case scenarios for various the Horizon deployment options Component Design: Horizon Pods Design a single-site Horizon desktop block and pod configuration for a given use case Design Cloud Pod Architecture for multisite pool access Design Control Plane Services Architecture for multisite pool access Component Design: App Volumes and Dynamic Environment Manager Identify the functionalities of the components in App Volumes Logical Architecture Implement the recommended practices when designing an application delivery mechanism using App Volumes Component Design: Workspace ONE Map the Horizon desktop building block and the Horizon management building block to VMware vSphere. Identify factors and design decisions that determine the sizing for ESXi hosts Workspace ONE & Horizon Infrastructure Design Design the environment resources required to support a Workspace ONE and Horizon deployment Identify factors and design decisions that determine the sizing for ESXi host Discuss the factors that determine the sizing for shared storage Identify the design decisions related to bandwidth utilization Discuss the implications of using load balancing and traffic management Identify factors and design decisions that determine the sizing of the Azure pods Design Integration and Delivery List the platform components that needs to be integrated along with their dependent services. Integrate Workspace ONE and Horizon platform components. Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware End User Computing: Design 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 VMware End User Computing: Design 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 2.5 Days 15 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those with a basic understanding of Tableau who want to pursue mastery of the advanced features. Overview The goal of this course is to present essential Tableau concepts and its advanced functionalities to help better prepare and analyze data. This course will use Tableau Hyper, Tableau Prep and more. Getting Up to Speed ? a Review of the Basics Connecting Tableau to your data Connecting to Tableau Server Connecting to saved data sources Measure Names and Measure Values Three essential Tableau concepts Exporting data to other devices Summary All About Data ? Getting Your Data Ready Data mining and knowledge discovery process models CRISP?DM All About Data ? Joins, Blends, and Data Structures All About Data - Joins, Blends, and Data Structures Introduction to joins Introduction to complex joins Exercise: observing join culling Introduction to join calculations Introduction to spatial joins Introduction to unions Understanding data blending Order of operations No dimensions from a secondary source Introduction to scaffolding Introduction to data structures Exercise: adjusting the data structure for different questions Summary Table Calculations Table Calculations A definition and two questions Introduction to functions Directional and non-directional table calculations Application of functions Summary Level of Detail Calculations Level of Detail Calculations Building playgrounds Playground I: FIXED and EXCLUDE Playground II: INCLUDE Practical application Exercise: practical FIXED Exercise: practical INCLUDE Exercise: practical EXCLUDE Summary Beyond the Basic Chart Types Beyond the Basic Chart Types Improving popular visualizations Custom background images Tableau extensions Summary Mapping Mapping Extending Tableau's mapping capabilities without leaving Tableau Extending Tableau mapping with other technology Exercise: connecting to a WMS server Exploring the TMS file Exploring Mapbox Accessing different maps with a dashboard Creating custom polygons Converting shape files for Tableau Exercise: polygons for Texas Heatmaps Summary Tableau for Presentations Tableau for Presentations Getting the best images out of Tableau From Tableau to PowerPoint Embedding Tableau in PowerPoint Animating Tableau Story points and dashboards for Presentations Summary Visualization Best Practices and Dashboard Design Visualization Best Practices and Dashboard Design Visualization design theory Formatting rules Color rules Visualization type rules Compromises Keeping visualizations simple Dashboard design Dashboard layout Sheet selection Summary Advanced Analytics Advanced Analytics Self-service Analytics Use case ? Self-service Analytics Use case ? Geo-spatial Analytics Summary Improving Performance Improving Performance Understanding the performance-recording dashboard Exercise: exploring performance recording in Tableau desktop Performance-recording dashboard events Behind the scenes of the performance- recording dashboard Hardware and on-the-fly techniques Hardware considerations On-the-fly-techniques Single Data Source > Joining > Blending Three ways Tableau connects to data Using referential integrity when joining Advantages of blending Efficiently working with data sources Tuning data sources Working efficiently with large data sources Intelligent extracts Understanding the Tableau data extract Constructing an extract for optimal performance Exercise: summary aggregates for improved performance Optimizing extracts Exercise: materialized calculations Using filters wisely Extract filter performance Data source filter performance Context filters Dimension and measure filters Table-calculation filters Efficient calculations Boolean/Numbers > Date > String Additional performance considerations Avoid overcrowding a dashboard Fixing dashboard sizing Setting expectations Summary Additional course details: Nexus Humans Advanced Tableau 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 Advanced Tableau 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 geared for Python experienced attendees who wish to learn and use basic machine learning algorithms and concepts. Students should have skills at least equivalent to the Python for Data Science courses we offer. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to Understand the main concepts and principles of predictive analytics Use the Python data analytics ecosystem to implement end-to-end predictive analytics projects Explore advanced predictive modeling algorithms w with an emphasis on theory with intuitive explanations Learn to deploy a predictive model's results as an interactive application Learn about the stages involved in producing complete predictive analytics solutions Understand how to define a problem, propose a solution, and prepare a dataset Use visualizations to explore relationships and gain insights into the dataset Learn to build regression and classification models using scikit-learn Use Keras to build powerful neural network models that produce accurate predictions Learn to serve a model's predictions as a web application Predictive analytics is an applied field that employs a variety of quantitative methods using data to make predictions. It involves much more than just throwing data onto a computer to build a model. This course provides practical coverage to help you understand the most important concepts of predictive analytics. Using practical, step-by-step examples, we build predictive analytics solutions while using cutting-edge Python tools and packages. Hands-on Predictive Analytics with Python is a three-day, hands-on course that guides students through a step-by-step approach to defining problems and identifying relevant data. Students will learn how to perform data preparation, explore and visualize relationships, as well as build models, tune, evaluate, and deploy models. Each stage has relevant practical examples and efficient Python code. You will work with models such as KNN, Random Forests, and neural networks using the most important libraries in Python's data science stack: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seabor, Keras, Dash, and so on. In addition to hands-on code examples, you will find intuitive explanations of the inner workings of the main techniques and algorithms used in predictive analytics. The Predictive Analytics Process Technical requirements What is predictive analytics? Reviewing important concepts of predictive analytics The predictive analytics process A quick tour of Python's data science stack Problem Understanding and Data Preparation Technical requirements Understanding the business problem and proposing a solution Practical project ? diamond prices Practical project ? credit card default Dataset Understanding ? Exploratory Data Analysis Technical requirements What is EDA? Univariate EDA Bivariate EDA Introduction to graphical multivariate EDA Predicting Numerical Values with Machine Learning Technical requirements Introduction to ML Practical considerations before modeling MLR Lasso regression KNN Training versus testing error Predicting Categories with Machine Learning Technical requirements Classification tasks Credit card default dataset Logistic regression Classification trees Random forests Training versus testing error Multiclass classification Naive Bayes classifiers Introducing Neural Nets for Predictive Analytics Technical requirements Introducing neural network models Introducing TensorFlow and Keras Regressing with neural networks Classification with neural networks The dark art of training neural networks Model Evaluation Technical requirements Evaluation of regression models Evaluation for classification models The k-fold cross-validation Model Tuning and Improving Performance Technical requirements Hyperparameter tuning Improving performance Implementing a Model with Dash Technical requirements Model communication and/or deployment phase Introducing Dash Implementing a predictive model as a web application Additional course details: Nexus Humans Hands-on Predicitive Analytics with Python (TTPS4879) 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 Hands-on Predicitive Analytics with Python (TTPS4879) 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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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is appropriate for advanced users, system administrators and web site administrators who want to use Python to support their server installations, as well as anyone else who wants to automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts. Students can apply the course skills to use Python in basic web development projects or automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts. Overview This skills-focused course is about 50% hands-on lab to lecture ratio, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor, you'll learn how to: Create working Python scripts following best practices Use python data types appropriately Read and write files with both text and binary data Search and replace text with regular expressions Work with with the standard library and its work-saving modules Create 'real-world', professional Python applications Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets Work with Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators Write robust code using exception handling Introduction to Python Programming Basics is a hands-on Python programming course that teaches you the key skills you?ll need to get started with programming in Python to a solid foundational level. The start of the course will lead you through writing and running basic Python scripts, and then guide you through how to use more advanced features such as file operations, regular expressions, working with binary data, and using the extensive functionality of Python modules. Extra emphasis is placed on features unique to Python, such as tuples, array slices, and output formatting. This course provides you with an excellent kick start for users new to Python and scripting, enabling you to quickly use basic Python skills on the job in a variety of ways. You?ll be able use Python in basic web development projects, or use it to automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts. The course also serves as a solid primer course / foundation for continued Python study in support for next level web development with Python, using Python in DevOps, Python for data science / machine learning or Python for systems admin or networking support. Python Quick View What is Python? Python timeline Advantages/disadvantages Installing Python Getting help The Python Environment Starting Python Using the interpreter Running a Python script Editors and IDEs Getting Started with Python Using variables Builtin functions String data Numberic data Converting types Console input/output Command line parameters Flow Control About flow control The if statement Relational and Boolean operators while loops Exiting from loops Array Types About array types Lists and list methods Tuples Indexing and slicing Iterating through a sequence Sequence functions, keywords, and operators List comprehensions and generators Working with Files File overview Opening a text file Reading a text file Writing to a text file Dictionaries and Sets About dictionaries Creating dictionaries Iterating through a dictionary About sets Creating sets Working with sets Functions Defining functions Returning values Parameters and arguments Variable scope Sorting The sorted() function Custom sort keys Lambda functions Sorting in reverse Using min() and max() Errors and Exception Handling Exceptions Using try/catch/else/finally Handling multiple exceptions Ignoring exceptions Modules and Packages Creating Modules The import statement Module search path Using packages Function and module aliases Getting Started with Object Oriented Programming and Classes About object-oriented programming Defining classes Constructors Understanding self Properties Instance Methods and data Class methods and data Inheritance Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Python Programming Basics (TTPS4800) 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 Python Programming Basics (TTPS4800) 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 New or junior administrators and operators; system managers accountable for staffing and training Horizon operators and administrators. Experienced system operators, administrators, and integrators responsible for managing and maintaining VMware Horizon solutions Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Implement a structured approach to troubleshooting Resolve common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon environment Troubleshoot issues with linked and instant clones Configure the Windows client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Optimize protocols for best end-user experience Discuss Horizon Connection Server advanced configurations List troubleshooting techniques for Horizon Connection Server common issues Interpret Horizon 8 Connection Server logs Identify Unified Access Gateway configuration and certificate issues List troubleshooting steps for Unified Access Gateway common issues Describe BLAST configuration verification using logs and settings Describe BLAST optimization recommendations for different use cases Describe Horizon 8 Connections and how to troubleshoot related issues Describe Horizon 8 certificates List troubleshooting steps for common issues with Horizon 8 certificates Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issues  This five-day course builds your skills in resolving common issues that occur in a VMware Horizon© environment. You engage in a series of lab exercises to bring existing environment issues to resolution. The exercises mirror real-world troubleshooting use cases. These exercises equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills to manage typical challenges faced by virtual desktop administrators and operators and provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities to troubleshoot VMware Horizon© 8 infrastructure related issues. This workshop teaches the required skill and competence for troubleshooting VMware Horizon© Connection Server?, VMware Unified Access Gateway?, protocols, connections, and certificates Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Overview of Virtual Desktop Troubleshooting Structured approach to troubleshooting configuration and operational problems Applying troubleshooting methods Documenting the steps to resolving the problem Command-Line Tools and Backup Options Using command-line tools Backing-up and restoring VMware Horizon databases Troubleshooting Horizon Linked Clone Desktops Only applicable for Horizon 7.x environments Describe the components that make up a VMware Horizon desktop Explain how the View Agent Direct-Connection plug-In is useful for diagnosing problems Highlight the best practice for optimizing a VMware Horizon desktop Troubleshoot common problems with VMware Horizon desktops Troubleshooting Instant Clones Discuss how instant clones are created Discuss what gets logged when an instant clone is created Discuss the keywords to look for in the logs when troubleshooting instant clones Discuss how to troubleshoot problems with instant clones Windows Client Correctly configure the Windows Client Identify the correct log level for gathering logs Enable the required SSL configuration level for the environment Ports and Protocols Discuss the key ports on a Horizon Environment Discuss protocols used in the Horizon Environment Understand the benefit of optimizing Blast Become familiar with the optimization features for Blast Implement GPO changes for Blast Become familiar with the causes for Black Screens Discuss how to troubleshoot Black Screen problems Identify problems encountered when applying GPOs Discuss how to troubleshoot GPO-related problems Horizon Connection Server Troubleshooting Discuss Horizon Connection Server general troubleshooting techniques Identity Horizon Connection Server common issues through logs Describe AD LDS replication Discuss Horizon Connection Server replication common issues Review and Interpret Horizon Connection Server logs Compare successful and unsuccessful logs from everyday infrastructure administration tasks Unified Access Gateway Troubleshooting List and identify common Unified Access Gateway deployment issues Monitor the Unified Access Gateway deployment to identify health and issues Identify and troubleshoot Unified Access Gateway certificate issues Monitor, test, and troubleshoot network problems Discuss general Unified Access Gateway troubleshooting processes BLAST Configuration Verification Discuss BLAST Codecs and Encoder Switch settings. Describe how to verify BLAST configuration using logs and settings BLAST Optimization List general BLAST optimization recommendations Summarize BLAST tuning recommendations that apply to WAN connections Summarize BLAST tuning recommendations that apply to work-from-home and home-office-to-cloud use cases Describe recommended tuning options to increase display protocol quality for all use cases and applications. VMware Horizon Connections Troubleshooting Explain Horizon connections Describe the role of Primary and Secondary protocols in Horizon connections Describe HTML client access connections Describe Horizon connections load balancing Describe timeout settings, supported health monitoring string, and suitable load balancer persistence values Identify troubleshooting steps for failing Horizon load balancer connections List troubleshooting steps for Horizon connections VMware Horizon Certificates Troubleshooting List Horizon certificate functions Describe Horizon certificates scenarios. Discuss potential challenges related to certificates in Horizon Describe the troubleshooting approach to Horizon certificate issues VMware Horizon Challenge Lab Leverage Horizon infrastructure troubleshooting steps to resolve issues

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Blockchain Architects Blockchain DevelopersApplication Developers Blockchain System AdministratorsNetwork Security Architects Cyber Security ExpertsIT Professionals w/cyber security experience Overview Those who attend the Security for Blockchain Professionals course and pass the exam certification will have a demonstrated knowledge of:Identifying and differentiating between security threats and attacks on a Blockchain network.Blockchain security methods, best practices, risk mitigation, and more.All known (to date) cyber-attack vectors on the Blockchain.Performing Blockchain network security risk analysis.A complete understanding of Blockchain?s inherent security features and risks.An excellent knowledge of best security practices for Blockchain System/Network Administrators.Demonstrating appropriate Blockchain data safeguarding techniques. This course covers all known aspects of Blockchain security that exist in the Blockchain environment today and provides a detailed overview of all Blockchain security issues, including threats, risk mitigation, node security integrity, confidentiality, best security practices, advanced Blockchain security and more. Fundamental Blockchain Security Cryptography for the Blockchain Hash Functions Public Key Cryptography Elliptic Curve Cryptography A Brief Introduction to Blockchain The Blocks The Chains The Network Promises of the Blockchain Blockchain Security Assumptions Digital Signature Security Hash Function Security Limitations of Basic Blockchain Security Public Key Cryptography Review Real-Life Public Key Protection Cryptography and Quantum Computers Lab 1 (Tentative) Finding Hash Function Collisions Reversible hash function Hash function with poor non-locality Hash function with small search space Breaking Public Key Cryptography Brute Forcing a Short Private Key Brute Forcing a Poorly-Chosen Private Key Consensus in the Blockchain Blockchain Consensus and Byzantine Generals Blockchain Networking Review Byzantine Generals Problem Relation to Blockchain Byzantine Fault Tolerance Introduction to Blockchain Consensus Security Blockchain Consensus Breakthrough Proof of Work What is Proof of Work? How does Proof of Work Solve BGP? Proof of Work Security Assumptions Attacking Proof of Work Proof of Stake What is Proof of Stake? How does Proof of Stake Solve BGP? Proof of Stake Security Assumptions Attacking Proof of Stake General Attacks on Blockchain Consensus Other Blockchain Consensus Algorithms Lab 2 (Tentative) Attacking Proof of Work Performing a 51% Attack Performing a Selfish Mining Attack Attacking Proof of Stake Performing a XX% Attack Performing a Long-Range Attack Malleable Transaction Attacks Advanced Blockchain Security Mechanisms Architectural Security Measures Permissioned Blockchains Checkpointing Advanced Cryptographic Solutions Multiparty Signatures Zero-Knowledge Proofs Stealth Addresses Ring Signatures Confidential Transactions Lab 3 (Tentative) Permissioned Blockchains 51% on a Checkpointed Blockchain Data mining on a blockchain with/without stealth addresses Zero-Knowledge Proof Simulation Trying to fake knowledge of a ZKP Module 4: Blockchain for Business Introduction to Ethereum Security What is Ethereum Consensus in Ethereum Smart Contracts in Ethereum Ethereum Security Pros and Cons of Ethereum Blockchains Introduction to Hyperledger Security What is Hyperledger Consensus in Hyperledger Smart Contracts in Hyperledger Hyperledger Security Pros and Cons of Hyperledger Blockchains Introduction to Corda Security What is Corda Consensus in Corda Smart Contracts in Corda Corda Security Pros and Cons of Corda Blockchains Lab 4 Blockchain Risk Assessment What are the Risks of the Blockchain? Information Security Information Sensitivity Data being placed on blockchain Risks of disclosure Regulatory Requirements Data encryption Data control PII protection Blockchain Architectural Design Public and Private Blockchains Open and Permissioned Blockchains Choosing a Blockchain Architecture Lab 5 Exploring public/private open/permissioned blockchains? Basic Blockchain Security Blockchain Architecture User Security Protecting Private Keys Malware Update Node Security Configuring MSPs Network Security Lab 6 (TBD) Smart Contract Security Introduction to Smart Contracts Smart Contract Security Considerations Turing-Complete Lifetime External Software Smart Contract Code Auditing Difficulties Techniques Tools Lab 7 (Tentative) Try a couple of smart contract code auditing tool against different contracts with built-in vulnerabilities Module 8: Security Implementing Business Blockchains Ethereum Best Practices Hyperledger Best Practices Corda Best Practices Lab 8 Network-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks Introduction to Blockchain Network Attacks 51% Attacks Denial of Service Attacks Eclipse Attacks Routing Attacks Sybil Attacks Lab 9 Perform different network-level attacks System-Level Vulnerabilities and Attacks Introduction to Blockchain System Vulnerabilities The Bitcoin Hack The Verge Hack The EOS Vulnerability Lab 10 Smart Contract Vulnerabilities and Attacks Introduction to Common Smart Contract Vulnerabilities Reentrancy Access Control Arithmetic Unchecked Return Values Denial of Service Bad Randomness Race Conditions Timestamp Dependence Short Addresses Lab 11 Exploiting vulnerable smart contracts Security of Alternative DLT Architectures What Are Alternative DLT Architectures? Introduction to Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) DAGs vs. Blockchains Advantages of DAGs DAG Vulnerabilities and Security Lab 12 Exploring a DAG network

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Unlock the Power of Teams: Elevate your leadership with our Building and Leading Effective Teams course. Learn the art of collaboration, communication, and synergy to create high-performing teams that drive success Course overview Duration: 1 day (6 hours) Everyone works in teams today in one way or another. Whatever we do in the workplace we need to interact with another person or a number of people at various times. It is important that we know how to communicate, how to listen, how to work together and how to overcome conflict when it arises in our workplace. Challenges are often created by a lack of trust, poor conflict handling skills, a lack of shared vision and confusion over roles and responsibilities. This course will help delegates understand how to encourage more productive team working in the workplace. By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe what makes a High Performing Team and realistically assess their current strengths and weaknesses. Delegates will also be able to identify and plan behavioural changes that will improve the team’s performance. The course is experiential based with lots of learning by doing activities, reflecting and discussion. This will allow team members to get to know/improve their knowledge of team colleagues and energise or re-energise teams. Objectives  Know more about their colleagues Be able to describe what makes a high performing team Understand the importance of playing to different strengths and skills Recognise the need for clear and effective communication Content The Importance of Team Work The importance of teamwork The ‘third dimension’ – how working together has the potential to achieve more The dangers of an overly competitive workplace culture Psychological Safety Team Development Models Stages of Team Development Behaviours at each stage Dysfunctional Teams – what does good and bad look like Characteristics of high performing and elite teams Teaming and Leadership Skills Teaming competencies Active Listening Proactive Language Values and Beliefs Building Mental Fitness of Teams Becoming an inspirational leader Establishing a climate of psychological safety Team Challenges The importance of Accountability The Team Charter Smart Teams:Building TrustBuilding CollaborationOvercoming ConflictGaining CommitmentDeveloping Shared Goals The importance of shared goals Effective Team communication