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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Risk managersBusiness Process OwnersBusiness Finance ManagersBusiness Risk ManagersRegulatory Compliance ManagersProject ManagementPersons responsible for information security or conformity within an organization Overview To understand the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques allowing an effective risk managementaccording to ISO 31000To understand the relationship between the risk management and the compliance with the requirements ofdifferent stakeholders of an organizationTo acquire the competence to implement, maintain and manage an ongoing risk management program accordingto ISO 31000To acquire the competence to effectively advise organizations on the best practices in risk management In this three-day intensive course participants develop the competence to master a model for implementing risk management processes throughout their organization using the ISO 31000:2009 standard as a reference framework. Day 1 Introduction to the Risk Management framework according to ISO 31000 Concepts and definitions related to Risk Management Risk Management standards, frameworks and methodologies Implementation of a Risk Management framework Understanding an organization and its context Day 2 Risk identification and assessment, risk evaluation, treatment, acceptance, communication and surveillance according to ISO 31000 Risk identification Risk analysis and risk evaluation Risk treatment Risk acceptance and residual risk management Risk communication and consultation Risk monitoring and review Day 3 Risk assessment methodologies according to ISO 31000 and Certification Exam Presentation of risk assessment methodologies Certification Exam

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Network professionals and who design, build, operate, manage, and troubleshoot software-defined networking and security, and application owners who need visibility across multi-cloud environments Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain the features and architecture of vRealize Network Insight Describe the vRealize Network Insight installation processes and requirements Navigate the vRealize Network Insight GUI Describe major use cases for vRealize Network Insight and their benefits Deploy vRealize Network Insight Use vRealize Network Insight to monitor, operate, analyze, and troubleshoot the infrastructure supporting your applications This two-day, hands-on course gives you the skills to deploy and use VMware vRealize© Network Insight? to ensure an optimized, highly available, and secure infrastructure for your applications. You will learn the features, components, architecture, and benefits of vRealize Network Insight and how to use it to simplify daily operation and troubleshooting tasks. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vRealize Network Insight Identify the use cases for vRealize Network Insight Access the vRealize Network Insight Home page View vRealize Network Insight entity data Perform searches for specific entity data Create entity search queries Find and use event data vRealize Network Insight Architecture and Components Identify the components of vRealize Network Insight Describe the function of each component and how the components interact Check the health of vRealize Network Insight components vRealize Network Insight Installation Deploy vRealize Network Insight components Configure the pairing relationship between the platform VM and the collector VM Troubleshoot platform VM and collector VM configuration problems Explain how data sources export flow information Add VMware vCenter Server© to vRealize Network Insight Add a VMware NSX-T© data source to vRealize Network Insight Configure IPFIX Distinguish between the mechanisms used to scale vRealize Network Insight Select the appropriate scaling mechanism for your environment Describe how clusters are expanded Integrate VMware vRealize© Operations? with vRealize Network Insight Import a vRealize Network Insight instance into VMware vRealize© Suite Lifecycle Manager? vRealize Network Insight Use Cases Explain use cases for vRealize Network Insight Create vRealize Network Insight applications Perform application discovery Plan and optimize micro-segmentation and security for applications Explain the use of flow analytics Use flow information from physical devices in security planning Generate virtual machine path topologies between entities using flows Extract useful information from path topologies Validate NSX-T and NSX for vSphere deployments Monitor and troubleshoot NSX-T events Operations and Troubleshooting Common Issues Perform vRealize Network Insight operations by using VMware vSphere© tags Use the flow analytics dashboards to perform flow analysis Set and configure thresholds to identify aberrations in the behavior of entities Use vRealize Network Insight tools to troubleshoot common problems Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware vRealize Network Insight: Install, Configure, Manage [v6.1] 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 vRealize Network Insight: Install, Configure, Manage [v6.1] 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 This course is intended for professional web developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio in an individual-based or team-based, small-sized to large development environment. Candidates for this course are interested in developing advanced web applications and want to manage the rendered HTML comprehensively. They want to create websites that separate the user interface, data access, and application logic. Overview Describe the Microsoft Web Technologies stack and select an appropriate technology to use to develop any given application. Design the architecture and implementation of a web application that will meet a set of functional requirements, user interface requirements, and address business models. Configure the pipeline of ASP.NET Core web applications using middleware, and leverage dependency injection across applications. Develop a web application that uses the ASP.NET Core routing engine to present friendly URLs and a logical navigation hierarchy to users. Create Views in an application that display and edit data and interact with Models and Controllers. Connect an ASP.NET Core application to a database using Entity Framework Core. Implement a consistent look and feel across an entire web application. Write JavaScript code that runs on the client-side and utilizes the jQuery script library to optimize the responsiveness of an web application. Add client side packages and configure Task Runners. Run unit tests and debugging tools against a web application in Visual Studio 2022. Write an application that authenticates and authorizes users to access content securely using Identity. Build an application that resists malicious attacks. Use caching to accelerate responses to user requests. Use SignalR to enable two-way communication between client and server. Describe what a Web API is and why developers might add a Web API to an application. Describe how to package and deploy an ASP.NET Core web application from a development computer to a web server. In this 5-day course, professional web developers will learn to develop advanced ASP.NET Core applications using .NET tools and technologies. The focus will be on coding activities that enhance the performance and scalability of the Web site application. Module 1: Exploring ASP.NET Core Introducing of Microsoft Web Technologies Getting Started with Razor Pages in ASP.NET Core Introducing ASP.NET Core MVC Module 2: Designing ASP.NET Core MVC Web Applications Planning in the Project Design Phase Designing Models, Controllers and Views Module 3: Configure Middleware and Services in ASP.NET Core Configuring Middlewares Configuring Services Module 4: Developing Controllers Writing Controllers and Actions Configuring Routes Writing Action Filters Module 5: Developing Views Creating Views with Razor Syntax Using HTML Helpers and Tag Helpers Reusing Code in Views Module 6: Developing Models Creating MVC Models Working with Forms Validating User Input Module 7: Using Entity Framework Core in ASP.NET Core Introduction to Entity Framework Core Working with Entity Framework Core Use Entity Framework Core to connect to Microsoft SQL Server Module 8: Using Layouts, CSS and JavaScript in ASP.NET Core Using Layouts Using CSS and JavaScript Using JavaScript Libraries Module 9: Client-Side Development Applying Styles and Responsive Design Using Task Runners Looking at ASP.NET Core Blazor Module 10: Testing and Troubleshooting Testing ASP.NET Core Applications Implementing an Exception Handling Strategy Logging ASP.NET Core Applications Module 11: Managing Security Authentication in ASP.NET Core Authorization in ASP.NET Core Defending from Common Attack Module 12: Performance and Communication Implementing a Caching Strategy Managing State Supporting Two-way Communication Module 13: Implementing Web APIs Introducing Web APIs Developing a Web API Calling a Web API Module 14: Hosting and Deployment Hosting and Deploying On-premises Deploying to Microsoft Azure Looking at Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for IT professionals with baseline skills in computer hardware, software support, and development who want to learn how to design, develop, implement, operate, and manage Internet of Things devices and related systems. It is for those interested in learning more about embedded systems, microcontroller programming, IoT security, and the development life cycle for IoT projects. While students will gain hands-on experience assembling a prototype IoT device and using software development tools, these activities are closely guided, so previous experience in electronics assembly and programming are not required. This course prepares students for taking the CertNexus Certified Internet of Things (IoT) Practitioner (Exam ITP-110). Overview In this course, you will learn how to apply Internet of Things technologies to solve real-world problems. You will: Construct and program an IoT device. Communicate with an IoT device using wired and wireless connections. Process sensor input and control an actuator on an IoT device. Manage security, privacy, and safety risks on IoT projects. Plan an IoT prototyping and development project. In this course, you will learn general strategies for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an IoT system through various case studies and by assembling and configuring an IoT device to work in a sensor network. You will create an IoT device based on an ESP8266 microcontroller, implementing various common IoT features, such as analog and digital sensors, a web-based interface, MQTT messaging, and data encryption. The instructor led course includes an exam voucher for the Certified Internet of Things Practitioner (CIoTP) exam (exam ITP-110). Planning an IoT Implementation Select a General Architecture for an IoT Project Identify Benefits and Challenges of IoT Constructing and Programming an IoT Device Select and Configure a Processing Unit Select a Microcontroller Power Source Use a Software Development Kit to Program an IoT Device Communicating with an IoT Device Communicate Using Wired Connections Communicate Using Wireless Connections Communicate Using Internet Protocols Processing IoT Data Process IoT Device Input and Output Process Data in the Cloud Provide Machine to Machine Communication Managing Risks on IoT Projects Identify IoT Security and Privacy Risks Manage IoT Security and Privacy Risks Manage IoT Safety Risks Undertaking an IoT Project Identify Real World Applications for IoT Follow the IoT Development Lifecycle Additional course details: Nexus Humans CertNexus Certified Internet of Things Practitioner (CIoTP) 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 CertNexus Certified Internet of Things Practitioner (CIoTP) 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.

3Com switches training course description A hands on course covering the product specifics of 3Com switches. Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting are all covered in a practical oriented way. What will you learn Install 3Com switches. Use the command line interface and the web based interface to manage 3Com switches. Configure and troubleshoot 3Com switches. Configure and troubleshoot 3Com switches. Perform software upgrades. 3Com switches training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with 3Com switches. Particularly aimed at engineers and technicians supporting 3Com switches. Prerequisites: None. Duration 2 days 3Com switches training course content Introduction How Ethernet works with hubs, How Ethernet works with switches. Installing 3Com switches. Hands on Building a network with a hub, building a network with a 3Com switch. Basic troubleshooting The 3Com switch range, LEDs, cabling issues, system resets, default settings. Hands on Building a network with multiple 3Com switches. Configuration methods Managed vs. unmanaged switches, Console port access, telnet, web based access, SNMP, saving configurations, NVRAM, switch stacks. Hands on Accessing the switch using the console, IP address configuration, telnet. Console interface Default users, passwords, the menus, menu options, online help, CLI commands. Hands on Setting passwords, displaying the switch configuration. Web based interface Getting started, basic format. Hands on Configuring the switch using the web interface. Port configuration Common port configuration tasks, port aggregation, resilient links. Hands on Configuring ports. STP configuration What is STP? Configuring STP. Hands on Enabling and disabling STP, configuring STP. VLAN configuration What are VLANS? 802.1Q, tagged/untagged, creating VLANS, applying VLANS. Hands on Setting up VLANS, setting up 802.1Q, Inter VLAN traffic. Housekeeping TFTP, software upgrades Hands on Software upgrade. SNMP SNMP configuration, Transcend, other NMS's. Hands on Using SNMP to manage a 3Com switch, putting it all together: troubleshooting.

OpenView training course description A hands-on course focusing on network management using HP OpenView network node manager on Microsoft Windows or UNIX. What will you learn Recognise the benefits of ADSL. Describe the network management architecture. Use HP OpenView. Diagnose faults using HP OpenView. Recognise the MIB structure. OpenView training course details Who will benefit: Technical staff wanting to learn DNS. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation Duration 2 days OpenView training course contents Network management What is network management?, Benefits, issues, demonstration. Getting started with HP OpenView Starting HP OpenView, IP discovery, IP monitoring, controlling IP discovery. Using HP OpenView Mapping devices, map layouts, maps and submaps, objects and symbols, object attributes, colour codings, polling. Agents Configuring Cisco devices for SNMP support, communities, traps, syslog. Parts of SNMP SNMP architecture, MIB's, The protocol. HP OpenView SNMP configuration HP OpenView alarm browser HP OpenView alarms, alarm categories, filtering alarms, alarm details window. MIB's MIB1, MIB2, The MIB2 groups, additional MIB's, MIB compilers, vendor MIB's. HP OpenView MIB loader and browser. Monitoring devices Polling, obtaining MIB information. Diagnostic tools Poll node, the ping window, protocol test, locate route HP OpenView fault management Alarms, polling, fault management, setting thresholds and configuring traps.

Carrier Ethernet training course description Ethernet is now the interface of choice for nearly all networking. This comprehensive course looks at the ways carriers can provide this Ethernet interface for their WANs and MANs. The course assumes delegates already have a solid foundation in Ethernet switching and so concentrates on just the Ethernet technologies for Carrier Ethernet. What will you learn Describe the main Carrier Ethernet services. Evaluate transports for Carrier Ethernet. Explain how Ethernet can work over MPLS and SDH. Explain the Ethernet technologies used to enable Carrier Ethernet. Carrier Ethernet training course details Who will benefit: Network engineers. Staff working for carriers. Prerequisites: Definitive Ethernet switching for engineers. Duration 2 days Carrier Ethernet training course contents Introduction What is Ethernet? LANs, MANs, WANs, Ethernet and switches in the LAN. Traditional LAN/WAN integration, routers. The Ethernet interface for the WAN. Standards: IEEE, MEF, OIF, Ethernet Alliance. Carrier Ethernet Services E-line: EPL, EVPL. E-LAN: EP-LAN, EVP-LAN. E-Tree: EP-Tree, EVP-Tree. Ethernet Services attributes. Applications: Carrier Ethernet for businesses, Mobile backhaul. Multicasting. Service attributes Bandwidth profiles, bandwidth parameters, Class of Service, QoS, MTU, Protection mechanisms: STP, RSTP, MSTP, Link aggregation, G.8031, G.8032. Transporting Carrier Ethernet The main options. 'Pure' Ethernet, Ethernet over SDH, Ethernet over WDM, Ethernet over MPLS. Ethernet switching, addresses and MAC address tables. Carrier Ethernet access technologies. EFM. Ethernet over MPLS What is MPLS, MPLS-TE, MPLS-VPN, L2 VPNs, VPLS, VPWS. MPLS Fast Reroute. CET 'Pure' Ethernet, Provider bridging 802.1d, Provider Backbone Bridges 802.1ah. Traffic engineering 802.1Qay. Carrier Ethernet technologies 802.1ad VLAN stacking, 802.1AX Link aggregation. 802.1Q QoS. OAM Standards, layers, interworking

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have some experience working with Windows Server and are looking for a single five-day course that covers core administration components and technologies in Windows Server. This course also helps server administrators from previous Windows Server versions to update their knowledge and skills related to Windows Server. The course is also for individuals from a service desk role who wish to transition into server maintenance. This five-day instructor-led course is designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who will be responsible for managing identity, networking, storage and compute by using Windows Server, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and options that are available and applicable to Windows Server. The course teaches IT professionals the fundamental administration skills required to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations. Module 1: Windows Server Administration Overview  Introducing Windows Server Windows Server Core Overview Windows Server administration principles and tools overview Module 2: Identity Services in Windows Server  AD DS Overview Deploying Windows Server domain controllers Azure AD overview Implementing Group Policy Active Directory Certificate Services overview Module 3: Network Infrastructure services in Windows Server  Deploying and managing DHCP Deploying and managing DNS service Deploying and managing IPAM Remote Access Services in Windows Server Module 4: File Servers and Storage management in Windows Server  Volumes and File Systems in Windows Server Implementing sharing in Windows Server Implementing Storage Spaces in Windows Server Implementing Data Deduplication Implementing iSCSI Deploying Distributed File System Module 5: Hyper-V virtualization and containers in Windows Server  Hyper-V in Windows Server Configuring VMs Securing virtualization in Windows Server Containers in Windows Server Overview of Kubernetes Module 6: High Availability in Windows Server Planning for failover clustering implementation Creating and configuring failover cluster Overview of stretch clusters High availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V VMs Module 7: Disaster recovery in Windows Server Hyper-V Replica Backup and restore infrastructure in Windows Server Module 8: Windows Server security Credentials and privileged access protection Hardening Windows Server JEA in Windows Server Securing and analyzing SMB traffic Windows Server update management Module 9: RDS in Windows Server Overview of RDS Configuring a session-based desktop deployment Overview of personal and pooled virtual desktops Module 10: Remote access and web services in Windows Server Implementing VPNs Implementing Always On VPN Implementing NPS Implementing Web Server in Windows Server Module 11: Server and performance monitoring in Windows Server  Overview of Windows Server monitoring tools Using Performance Monitor Monitoring event logs for troubleshooting Module 12: Upgrade and migration in Windows Server AD DS migration Storage Migration Service Windows Server migration tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55371 Windows Server 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 55371 Windows Server 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Network professionals and who design, build, operate, manage, and troubleshoot software-defined networking and security, and application owners who need visibility across multi-cloud environments Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Explain the features and architecture of VMware Aria Operations for Networks Describe the VMware Aria Operations for Networks installation processes and requirements Navigate the VMware Aria Operations for Networks GUI Recognize major use cases for VMware Aria Operations for Networks and their benefits Deploy VMware Aria Operations for Networks Use VMware Aria Operations for Networks to monitor, operate, analyze, and troubleshoot the infrastructure supporting your applications This two-day, hands-on course gives you the skills to deploy and use VMware Aria Operations? for Networks to ensure an optimized, highly available, and secure infrastructure for your applications. You will learn the features, components, architecture, and benefits of VMware Aria Operations for Networks and how to use it to simplify daily operation and troubleshooting tasks. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to VMware Aria Operations for Networks Identify the use cases for VMware Aria Operations for Networks Access the VMware Aria Operations for Networks Home page View VMware Aria Operations for Networks entity data Perform searches for specific entity data Create entity search queries Find and use event data VMware Aria Operations for Networks Architecture and Components Identify the components of VMware Aria Operations for Networks Describe the function of each component and how the components interact Check the health of VMware Aria Operations for Networks components VMware Aria Operations for Networks Installation Deploy VMware Aria Operations for Networks components Configure the pairing relationship between the platform VM and the collector VM Troubleshoot platform VM and collector VM configuration problems Explain how data sources export flow information Add VMware vCenter Server© to VMware Aria Operations for Networks Add a VMware NSX to VMware Aria Operations for Networks Configure IPFIX Distinguish between the mechanisms used to scale VMware Aria Operations for Networks Select the appropriate scaling mechanism for your environment Describe how clusters are expanded Integrate VMware Aria Operations with VMware Aria Operations for Networks Import a VMware Aria Operations for Networks instance into VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle VMware Aria Operations for Networks Use Cases Explain use cases for VMware Aria Operations for Networks Create VMware Aria Operations for Networks applications Perform application discovery Plan and optimize micro-segmentation and security for applications Explain the use of flow analytics Use flow information from physical devices in security planning Generate virtual machine path topologies between entities using flows Extract useful information from path topologies Validate NSX deployments Monitor and troubleshoot NSX events Operations and Troubleshooting Common Issues Perform VMware Aria Operations for Networks operations by using VMware vSphere© tags Use the flow analytics dashboards to perform flow analysis Set and configure Intents to identify aberrations in the behaviour of entities Use VMware Aria Operations for Networks tools to troubleshoot common problems Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Aria Operations for Networks: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.8] 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 Aria Operations for Networks: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.8] 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 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Cybersecurity analysts and engineers Security operations specialists Overview Successful completion of this instructor-led course with hands-on lab activities should enable participants to: Investigate and manage incidents Describe the Cortex XDR causality and analytics concepts Analyze alerts using the Causality and Timeline Views Work with Cortex XDR Pro actions such as remote script execution Create and manage on-demand and scheduled search queries in the Query Center Create and manage the Cortex XDR rules BIOC and IOC Working with Cortex XDR assets and inventories Write XQL queries to search datasets and visualize the result sets Work with Cortex XDR's external-data collection This instructor-led course teaches you how to use the Incidents pages of the Cortex XDR management console to investigate attacks. It explains causality chains, detectors in the Analytics Engine, alerts versus logs, log stitching, and the concepts of causality and analytics. You will learn how to analyze alerts using the Causality and Timeline Views and how to use advanced response actions, such as remediation suggestions, the EDL service, and remote script execution. Multiple modules focus on how to leverage the collected data. You will create simple search queries in one module and XDR rules in another. The course demonstrate how to use specialized investigation views to visualize artifact-related data, such as IP and Hash Views. Additionally, it provides an introduction to XDR Query Language (XQL). The course concludes with Cortex XDR external-data collection capabilities, including the use of Cortex XDR API to receive external alerts. This class is powered by Cloud Harmonics. Course Outline Module 1 - Cortex XDR Incidents Module 2 - Causality and Analytics Concepts Module 3 - Causality Analysis of Alerts Module 4 - Advanced Response Actions Module 5 - Building Search Queries Module 6 - Building XDR Rules Module 7 - Cortex XDR Assets Module 8 - Introduction to XQL Module 9 - External Data Collection