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MAGIC BALKAN MUSIC ACADEMY Balkan Melody Mastery Learn great Balkan tunes and how to play them amazingly. When? Wednesday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30h GMT Where? Online on ZOOM, limited spaces in-person in Kenton, London HA3 This course will explore authentic Balkan tunes, emphasizing essential techniques for playing with precision and expression. The curriculum is taught via a mixture of by-ear learning and sheet music, allowing participants to delve into dynamic phrasing, articulation, ornamentation, tone, and speed. The course also offers exercises to enhance overall technique and flexibility. Details Wednesday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30h GMT Start on the 17th January 2024. The course will run weekly throughout the year, expect school holidays. Booking either annually on a 6-weekly direct debit or by booking 5-lesson units (more info below) Location: Online on zoom – limited in-person spaces in London HA3 Participants: players of melodic instruments from intermediate to advanced. Fee: £60/£45 concessions for 1 Unit of 5 weeks (half a term). Discounts when signing up until the end of the academic year   Booking Page: Click here to read details of payment and sign up for the course. Read below for extra events, extra discounts and all-inclusive fees. Watch Information Videos and including small demonstrations. Detailed Information The Balkan region is known for its rich and diverse musical heritage, which has been influenced by various cultures and traditions over the centuries. I am launching this new course to share the finer things about Balkan music. The correct notes can be played by any musician, but how often do I find myself in tears when listening to a great musician who gets it so wrong, simply because they did not have the opportunity to travel, listen, and learn from native masters? Instead, they might have learned it third-hand or from a piece of sheet music. Western classical music notation cannot fully capture the essence of other types of music, and a metronome can stifle the authentic phrasing of asymmetric Balkan rhythms. I am not a native Balkan music master either, but I feel very privileged that I had the opportunity to learn from several of them, and engage in endless, wild jam sessions. In this course, I aim to convey not only the right musical feel but also the fervour and passion for this music. The weekly course primarily targets melodic instruments. Tunes will be taught by ear, initially using the voice (sheet music will be sent out beforehand), and then practiced on the instrument. Special attention will be devoted to phrasing, articulation, and, of course, the typical charisma of Balkan music to give it that truly magical sound. Whilst I am a violinist and will demonstrate and lead with the violin and voice, the course is suitable for any melodic instrument. The level is aimed at intermediate to advanced players, although ambitious and diligent lower-intermediate players will also do well. We will briefly cover accompaniment aspects, including chord progressions, rhythm patterns, and techniques. Dedicated workshops for chordal instruments and percussion will be offered as we progress. The course will run weekly and continuously, with no regular sessions during usual UK school holidays. Booking will be in advance in 5-session units. Each unit can be booked individually, or you can sign up for an annual booking and pay in 6 instalments distributed over the whole year, receiving a 20% discount on the total course fee. For precise dates and a detailed payment plan please visit the BOOKING page. Information Videos about the general aims and philosophy of the course how to achieve expressive ornamentation how the accompaniments relate to the tunes Additional Events Balkan Academy Jam Session: A music making session, 3 times a year (towards the end of each term), online and in person, where course participants and their friends can play the studied material with a full-on group, including rhythm section and vocals.  Fee: £9 for course participants, £12 for others - sheet music downloads included Dates to be announced.   Chord Progressions and Accompaniment Special: A special workshop three times a year for guitars, accordions, pianos, bass players, and similar instruments, both online and in person. This workshop delves into the details of chord progressions and accompaniment patterns, including riffs and breaks. It will be co-hosted by an experienced guitarist. Fee: £9 for course participants, £12 for others. Dates to be announced. Balkan Percussion Special: A workshop designed for percussionists to study the rhythm patterns and techniques related to the course material. This workshop will be co-hosted by an experienced Balkan percussionist. It is tailored to friends and bandmates of the Balkan Melody Mastery course participants, allowing the pieces to be performed together in your own groups and jam sessions.  Fee: £9 for course participants, £12 for others. Dates to be announced.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is open to engineers, administrators, and security-minded users of public, private, and hybrid cloud infrastructures responsible for implementing security in cloud environments: Security architects Cloud architects Security engineers Cloud engineers System engineers Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Contrast the various cloud service and deployment models. Implement the Cisco Security Solution for SaaS using Cisco Cloudlock Micro Services. Deploy cloud security solutions using Cisco AMP for Endpoints, Cisco Umbrella, and Cisco Cloud Email Security. Define Cisco cloud security solutions for protection and visibility using Cisco virtual appliances and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud. Describe the network as a sensor and enforcer using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise, and Cisco TrustSec. Implement Cisco Firepower NGFW Virtual (NGFWv) and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud to provide protection and visibility in AWS environments. Explain how to protect the cloud management infrastructure by using specific examples, defined best practices, and AWS reporting capabilities. This course shows you how to implement Cisco© cloud security solutions to secure access to the cloud, workloads in the cloud, and software as a service (SaaS) user accounts, applications, and data. This course covers usage of Cisco Cloudlock, Cisco Umbrella?, Cisco Cloud Email Security, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints, Cisco Stealthwatch© Cloud and Enterprise, Cisco Firepower© NGFW (next-generation firewall), and more. Introducing the Cloud and Cloud Security Describe the Evolution of Cloud Computing Explain the Cloud Service Models Explore the Security Responsibilities Within the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Service Model Explore the Security Responsibilities Within the Platform as a Service (PaaS) Service Model Explore the Security Responsibilities Within the SaaS Service Model Describe Cloud Deployment Models Describe Cloud Security Basics Implementing the Cisco Security Solution for SaaS Access Control Explore Security Challenges for Customers Using SaaS Describe User and Entity Behavior Analytics, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Apps Firewall Describe Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Describe Cisco CloudLock as the CASB Describe OAuth and OAuth Attacks Deploying Cisco Cloud-Based Security Solutions for Endpoints and Content Security Describe Cisco Cloud Security Solutions for Endpoints Describe AMP for Endpoints Architecture Describe Cisco Umbrella Describe Cisco Cloud Email Security Design Comprehensive Endpoint Security Introducing Cisco Security Solutions for Cloud Protection and Visibility Describe Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Describe Cisco Secure Architectures for Enterprises (Cisco SAFE) Describe Cisco NGFWv/Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual Describe Cisco ASAv Describe Cisco Services Router 1000V Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud Describe Cisco Tetration Cloud Zero-Trust Model Describing the Network as the Sensor and Enforcer Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise Describe Cisco ISE Functions and Personas Describe Cisco TrustSec Describe Cisco Stealthwatch and Cisco ISE Integration Describe Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) Implementing Cisco Security Solutions in AWS Explain AWS Security Offerings Describe AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Discover Cisco Security Solutions in AWS Explain Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud in AWS Describing Cloud Security Management Describe Cloud Management and APIs Explain API Protection Illustrate an API Example: Integrate to ISE Using pxGrid Identify SecDevOps Best Practices Illustrate a Cisco Cloud Security Management Tool Example: Cisco Defense Orchestrator Illustrate a Cisco Cloud Security Management Tool Example: Cisco CloudCenter? Describe Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Describe AWS Reporting Tools Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Securing Cloud Deployments with Cisco Technologies v1.0 (SECCLD) 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 Securing Cloud Deployments with Cisco Technologies v1.0 (SECCLD) 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 benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Overview After successfully completing this course, you should be able to: Describe the basic design architecture of the Junos OS. Identify and provide a brief overview of Junos devices. Navigate within the Junos CLI. Perform tasks within the CLI operational and configuration modes. Restore a Junos device to its factory-default state. Perform initial configuration tasks. Configure and monitor network interfaces. Describe user configuration and authentication options. Perform secondary configuration tasks for features and services such as system logging (syslog) and tracing, Network Time Protocol (NTP), configuration archival, and SNMP. Monitor basic operation for the Junos OS and devices. Identify and use network utilities. Upgrade the Junos OS. Perform file system maintenance and password recovery on a Junos device. Navigate within the Junos J-Web interface. Explain basic routing operations and concepts. View and describe routing and forwarding tables. Configure and monitor static routing. Configure and monitor OSPF. Describe the framework for routing policy and firewall filters. Explain the evaluation of routing policy and firewall filters. Identify instances where you might use routing policy. Write and apply a routing policy. Identify instances where you might use firewall filters. Write and apply a firewall filter. Describe the operation and configuration for unicast reverse path forwarding (RPF). This three-day course provides students with the foundational knowledge required to work with the Juniper Networks Junos operating system and to configure Junos devices. The course provides a brief overview of the Junos device families and discusses the key architectural components of the software. Key topics include user interface options with a heavy focus on the command-line interface (CLI), configuration tasks typically associated with the initial setup of devices, interface configuration basics with configuration examples, secondary system configuration, and the basics of operational monitoring and maintenance of Junos devices. The course then delves into foundational routing knowledge and configuration examples including general routing concepts, routing policy, and firewall filters. Course Outline COURSE INTRODUCTION Junos Operating System Fundamentals The Junos OS Traffic Processing Overview of Junos Devices User Interface Options: The Junos CLI User Interface Options The Junos CLI: CLI Basics The Junos CLI: Operational Mode The Junos CLI: Configuration Mode User Interface Options: The J-Web Interface User Interface Options The Junos CLI: CLI Basics The Junos CLI: Operational Mode The Junos CLI: Configuration Mode Initial Configuration Factory-Default Configuration Initial Configuration Interface Configuration Secondary System Configuration User Configuration and Authentication System Logging and Tracing Network Time Protocol Archiving Configurations SNMP Operational Monitoring and Maintenance Monitoring Platform and Interface Operation Network Utilities Maintaining the Junos OS Password Recovery System Clean-Up Interface Configuration Examples Review of the Interface Configuration Hierarchy Interface Configuration Examples Using Configuration Groups Routing Fundamentals Routing Concepts: Overview of Routing Routing Concepts: The Routing Table Routing Concepts: Routing Instances Static Routing Dynamic Routing Routing Policy Routing Policy Overview Case Study: Routing Policy Firewall Filters Firewall Filters Overview Case Study: Firewall Filters Unicast Reverse-Path-Forwarding Checks Class of Service CoS Overview Traffic Classification Traffic Queueing Traffic Scheduling Case Study: CoS JTAC Procedures Opening a Support Case Customer Support Tools Transferring Files to JTAC Juniper Security Concepts Security Challenges Juniper Networks? Security Focus A IPv6 Fundamentals IPv6 Addressing Protocols and Services Configuration Additional course details: Nexus Humans Juniper - Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) 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 Juniper - Introduction to the Junos Operating System (IJOS) 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 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 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

Bespoke bass guitar and music theory & harmony lessons for young students and adults in a friendly environment by a professional bass player. Whether you're a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced player, I can give you the proper tools to take your bass playing to the next level. I provide tailored lessons to the individual that are specifically designed to enhance the right skills and to help you achieve your goals as a player and a musician. Musical Subjects Being Taught: • Bass Technique and Fretboard Knowledge • Sight Reading • Music Theory & Harmony • Ear Training • Styles & Bassline Creation • Groove, Feel & Timing • Bass Gear & Tone Tips • Exam Preparation

Are you suffering from back pain? Has your doctor suggested you join a yoga class? If so, these masterclasses are for you. Our increasingly sedentary lives have contributed greatly to the back pain epidemic spreading across the Western world, which affects 8 out of 10 of us at some point during our lives. Join us for this series of classes to improve your understanding of your anatomy and make lasting improvements to your posture and movement, changing your experience of movement on the yoga mat and in everyday life.

Look at the in depth features of charts and some specialist tools to make your charts come to life. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Our Excel Charting Specialist course examines how to unlock the full potential of Charts in Excel. It investigates the useful tools needed for creating bespoke Charts, allowing you to creatively present data more visually. By the end of the course, you will have an awareness of the tools used for creating more advanced Charts and will be able to create your own Dynamic Charts. The course is designed for existing users of Excel who are looking at more advanced ways to visualise data in Excel using Charts. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Create and Amend Charts Format multiple areas of a Chart Use a Combo Chart Apply Conditional Formatting to a Chart Create Dynamic Charts Work with Custom Formatting Create an Advanced Dynamic Chart Content Creating and amending charts Creating Simple Charts Using the Chart Design tab Adding Chart Elements Changing the type of Chart Formatting charts Format Chart Area Format Data Series Format Data Point Format Axis Working with combo charts Adding additional data to a Chart Customising Chart types Creating Clustered Column/line Charts Applying conditional formatting on charts Using IF Statements Highlighting Max/Min Data points in Charts Using Series Overlap Dynamic charts Creating dynamic Target vs Actual Charts Introducing the NA function Hiding data used for Charts Custom formatting charts Formatting Data Labels Customising number formats Using Trend Arrows to show changes Editing Format Code Advanced dynamic charts Pivot Chart rules Creating a Pivot Chart Working with your Pivot Chart Creating calculations Combining all elements to create an Advanced Chart Using Error Bars to create a line Adding a scroll bar and linking with data

This workshop equips employees to recognise and respond to signs of suicidal intentions. Participants will learn about the causes of suicidal thoughts and gain tools to help individuals stay safe.