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Duration 4.875 Days 29.25 CPD hours This course is intended for VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage features intensive hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size and forms the foundation for most otherVMware technologies in the software-defined data center. Overview Describe the software-defined data center (SDDC) Explain the vSphere components and their function in the infrastructure Describe the benefits and capabilities of VMware Skyline Install and configure ESXi hosts Deploy and configure VMware vCenter Server Appliance™ Use VMware vSphere Client™ to manage the vCenter Server inventory and the vCenter Server configuration Manage, monitor, back up, and protect vCenter Server Appliance Create virtual networks with vSphere standard switches Describe the storage technologies supported by vSphere Configure virtual storage using iSCSI and NFS storage Create and manage VMware vSphere VMFS datastores Use the vSphere Client to create virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Manage virtual machine resource use Migrate virtual machines with VMware vSphere vMotion and VMware vSphere Storage vMotion Create and manage a vSphere cluster that is enabled with VMware vSphere High Availability and VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler ™ Discuss solutions for managing the vSphere life cycle Use VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager™ to perform upgrades to ESXi hosts and virtual machines This is an official VMware IT Academy course with official courseware and labs. Course introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to vSphere and the Software-Defined Data Center Explain basic virtualization concepts Describe how vSphere fits into the software-defined data center and the cloud infrastructure Explain how vSphere interacts with CPUs, memory, networks, and storage Recognize the user interfaces for accessing the vCenter Server system and ESXi hosts Describe the ESXi host architecture Navigate the Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) to configure an ESXi host Recognize ESXi host user account best practices Install an ESXi host Use VMware Host Client? to configure ESXi host settings Describe how to proactively manage your vSphere environment using VMware Skyline Virtual Machines Create and provision a virtual machine Explain the importance of VMware Tools? Install VMware Tools Identify the files that make up a VM Recognize the components of a VM Recognize virtual devices supported by a VM Describe the benefits and use cases for containers Identify the parts of a container system vCenter Server Describe the vCenter Server architecture Discuss how ESXi hosts communicate with vCenter Server Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance Use vSphere Client to manage the vCenter Server inventory Add data center, organizational objects, and hosts to vCenter Server Use roles and permissions to enable users to access objects in the vCenter Server inventory Back up vCenter Server Appliance Monitor vCenter Server tasks, events, and appliance health Use VMware vCenter Server© High Availability to protect a vCenter Server Appliance Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks Create and manage standard switches Describe the virtual switch connection types Configure virtual switch security, traffic-shaping, and load-balancing policies Compare vSphere distributed switches and standard switches Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage Identify storage protocols and storage device types Discuss ESXi hosts using iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Create and manage VMFS and NFS datastores Explain how multipathing works with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage Recognize the components of a VMware vSAN? configuration Virtual Machine Management Use templates and cloning to deploy new virtual machines Modify and manage virtual machines Create a content library and deploy virtual machines from templates in the library Use customization specification files to customize a new virtual machine Perform vSphere vMotion and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations Describe the Enhanced vMotion Compatibility feature Create and manage virtual machine snapshots Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Replication? Describe the benefits of VMware vSphere© Storage APIs ? Data Protection Resource Management and Monitoring Discuss CPU and memory concepts in a virtualized environment Describe what overcommitment of a resource means Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage Use various tools to monitor resource use Create and use alarms to report certain conditions or events vSphere Clusters Describe the functions of a vSphere DRS cluster Create a vSphere DRS cluster Monitor a vSphere cluster configuration Describe options for making a vSphere environment highly available Explain the vSphere HA architecture Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster Examine the features and functions of VMware vSphere© Fault Tolerance Describe the function of the vSphere© Cluster Service vSphere Lifecycle Management Recognize the importance of vCenter Server Update Planner Describe how VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? works Describe how to update ESXi hosts using baselines Validate ESXi host compliance using a cluster image Describe how to upgrade VMware Tools and VM hardware Describe VMware vSphere© Lifecycle Manager? and VMware vSAN? integration

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Channel partners and reseller engineers installing, configuring, and maintaining scalable and resilient deployments of Cisco Meeting Server Channel partners and reseller engineers providing presales support for scalable and resilient Cisco Meeting Server deployments Customer engineers supporting scalable and resilient Cisco Meeting Server deployments Overview Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to meet the following objectives: Cisco Meeting Server API commands Scalable and resilient deployments Customization Recording In this 3-day course Cisco Meeting Server Advanced (COLLAB350), you will learn advanced techniques in installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a single server and single server split deployment of Cisco Meeting Servers. The recently purchased Acano collaboration hardware and software includes video and audio-bridging technology that allows customers to connect video systems from multiple vendors across both cloud and hybrid environments. Cisco has incorporated Acano collaboration technologies into the new Meeting Server tool. Module 1: Reviewing Cisco Meeting Server Intermediate Component parts of a Cisco Meeting Solution Configuration steps for a Cisco Meeting Solution Module 2: APIs Purpose of APIs Benefits of APIs Types of APIs Function of the GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE commands Module 3: Configuring Software with an API How a user can interact with software using an API Download and install Chrome Postman Other API software Download the Cisco Meeting Server API guide Module 4: Configuring Spaces with the Cisco Meeting Server API Cisco Meeting Server API structure Use Chrome Postman for information on calls and spaces with the GET command Use Chrome Postman to post a new call space with the POST command Use Chrome Postman to place changes in a space, including adding a member, with the PUT command Use Chrome Postman to delete a space with the DELETE command Module 5: Customization Configuration Create and modify a user profile and assign users Create and modify a dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) profile and apply to a user profile Modify the interactive voice response (IVR), color scheme, and background Module 6: Planning a Resilient and Scalable Cisco Meeting Server Deployment Resilient server solutions Scalable server solutions Geographically dispersed configurations and GeoDNS Domain Name System (DNS) records required for a resilient and scalable solution Certificate requirements for a resilient and scalable solution Module 7: Configuring a Database Cluster Relationship between cluster master and cluster slaves in a database cluster Certificate requirements for a secure database cluster Configure the certificates for a database cluster Configure a database cluster Module 8: Configuring a Call Bridge Cluster Relationship between the Call Bridge and the Database How cross-cluster spaces behave Configure certificates for Call Bridge clustering Storage of configuration when entering with the API and the individual web interfaces for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Call Bridge clustering Configure a Call Bridge Cluster Connect XMPP server to multiple Call Bridges Module 9: Configuring Load Balancers and Trunks Relationship between the XMPP server, Trunk and Load Balancer Configure certificates for multiple trunks and load balancers Configure multiple Trunks to multiple Load Balancers Module 10: Configuring Multiple Web Bridges Relationship between multiple Web Bridges and Call Bridges Internal and external DNS records support for both internal and external Web Bridges Configure certificates for multiple Web Bridges Configure multiple Web bridges Connect multiple Call Bridges to multiple Web Bridges Module 11: Configuring Multiple TURN Servers Relationship between multiple TURN servers and multiple Call Bridges Configure certificates for multiple TURN servers Configure multiple TURN servers Connect multiple Call Bridges to multiple TURN servers Module 12: Configuring Multiple Recorders Features of the recording capability Software, hardware, and licensing requirements for recording DNS records Configure the Recorder Relationship between multiple Recorders and multiple Call Bridges Configure a Call Bridge to use a Recorder Configure certificates for multiple Recorders servers Configure multiple Recorder servers Connect multiple Call Bridges to multiple Recorder servers Module 13: Integrating with a Resilient and Scalable Cisco Meeting Server Deployment Integration with Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) or Cisco Unified Communications Manager and multiple Call Bridges Integration with Cisco Expressway technology and multiple Call Bridges Integration with Microsoft Skype for Business and multiple Call Bridges Integration with Cisco TelePresence Management Suite and multiple Call Bridges Module 14: Deploying an H.323 Gateway Cisco preferred architecture for H.323 and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) interoperability Functionality of the Cisco Meeting Server H.323 gateway Configuration the Cisco Meeting Server H.323 gateway Module 15: Multitenancy Options Purpose of the multitenancy capabilities Options for multitenancy capabilities on the Cisco Meeting Server Module 16: Customization Options Options available to customize Cisco Meeting Apps License keys required for customization Web Server requirements for customization Options available to customize recorded messaging Customization options available for invitation text

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This section specifies the primary and secondary target audiences of this course by job roles and notes the relevance to each job role. Collaboration Engineers and Administration Primary audiences: Collaboration engineers involved in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of Cisco collaboration core technologies. Secondary audiences: Administration involved in support and troubleshooting of Cisco collaboration technologies. Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these objectives: Describe the Cisco Expressway - C features and functionality within the collaboration architecture Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco expressway Series integration Describe the Cisco Expressway - C additional features Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Collaboration solutions for B2B calls Describe how to secure B2B communication with Cisco Expressway Series Describe the MRA feature Describe the Cisco Expressway MRA security and integration options, including integration with Cisco Unity Connection and Cisco IM&P Configure Cisco Webex Hybrid Services This course provides students knowledge about Cisco Expressway Series solutions, such as B2B calls, Cisco Mobile and Remote Access for remote workers, authentication options, and additional Cisco Expressway Series features. Configuring and Troubleshooting the Cisco Expressway Series Cisco Expressway Series Architecture Discovery 1: Deploy virtualized Cisco Expressway Discovery 2: Perform the initial Cisco Expressway series configuration Describe SIP and H.323 in the Cisco Expressway series Describe interworking in the Cisco Expressway series Discovery 3: Register endpoints on Cisco Expressway series Zones Digital string manipulation Search rules Transforms Discovery 4: Call search history and registrations Troubleshoot call processing on Cisco Expressway series Discovery 5: Troubleshooting tools Backup and restore Rerference Configuring Cisco Expressway Additional Freatures Describe bandwidth management Hardening local endpoint registrations Discovery 6: Configure Cisco Expressway series bandwidth management and registration restrictions Discovery 7: Troubleshoot Cisco Expressway series endpoint registration and local dial plan Describe Cisco Expressway security and clustering features Discovery 8: Configure Cisco Expressway series security features Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Expressway Series Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway-C integration overview Dian plan overview Call policy Discovery 9: Configure Cisco unified communications manager to connect with Cisco Expressway-C Troubleshooting options for Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway-C intergration Discovery 10: Troubleshoot Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway series integration Discovery 11: Configure and troubleshoot Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway series integration (practice activity) References Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Collaboration Solutions for Bussiness-to-Bussiness Describe supported services for B2B collaboration Describe prerequisites for business to business collaboration Call flow including Cisco unified communications manager endpoints Network address translation in a collaboration environment Discovery 12: Implement a B2B Cisco collaboration solution Cisco Expressway series B2B call troubleshooting Discovery 13: Troubleshoot B2B calls on the Cisco Expressway series References Discovery 14: Troubleshoot B2B calls on the Cisco Expressway series (practice activity) Securing Business-Business Communication Firewall Traversal Secure media Secure media between Cisco unified communications manager and Cisco Expressway series Toll fraud prevention Discovery 15: Secure a B2B Cisco collaboration communication Refrences Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile and Remote Access Describe prerequisites for mobile and remote access Describe service discovery Explore Expressway settings for MRA Certificates HTTP proxy Cisco jabber registration procedure Cisco jabber registration procedure in Hybrid deployment Cisco jabber configuration file Discovery 16: Configure MRA on the Cisco Expressway series MRA troubleshooting Discovery 17: Troubleshoot MRA on the Cisco Expressway series Integrating and Securing Mobile and Remote Access Secure Cisco unified communications integration Cisco unity connection integration Cisco MRA access control options Additional Cisco MRA features Discovery 18: Configure MRA with additional application integrations References Configuring Cisco Webex Hybrid Services Cisco Webex teams Describe Cisco Webex control hub Describe Cisco Webhex hybrid media services Describe Cisco Expressway requirements for using hybrid call service connect Explore Cisco Expressway requirements for using hybrid call service connect Describe Cisco Webex video mesh Discovery 19: Prepare for Cisco Webex teams integration Discovery 20: Configure Cisco Webex hybrid services Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions v1.0 (CLCEI) 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 Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions v1.0 (CLCEI) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Application developers who want to increase their understanding of Spring and Spring Boot with hands-on experience and a focus on fundamentals Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Spring configuration using Java Configuration and Annotations Aspect oriented programming with Spring Testing Spring applications using JUnit 5 Spring Data Access - JDBC, JPA and Spring Data Spring Transaction Management Simplifying application development with Spring Boot Spring Boot auto-configuration, starters and properties Build a simple REST application using Spring Boot, embedded Web Server and fat JARs or classic WARs Implementing REST client applications using RestTemplate and WebClient Spring Security Enable and extend metrics and monitoring capabilities using Spring Boot actuator Utilize Spring Boot enhancements to testing This course offers hands-on experience with the major features of Spring and Spring Boot, which includes configuration, data access, REST, AOP, auto-configuration, actuator, security, and Spring testing framework to build enterprise and microservices applications. On completion, participants will have a foundation for creating enterprise and cloud-ready applications. Introduction to Spring Java configuration and the Spring application context @Configuration and @Bean annotations @Import: working with multiple configuration files Defining bean scopes Launching a Spring Application and obtaining Beans Spring JAVA Configuration: A Deeper Look External properties & Property sources Environment abstraction Using bean profiles Spring Expression Language (SpEL) Annotation-based Dependency Injection Component scanning Autowiring using @Autowired Java configuration versus annotations, mixing. Lifecycle annotations: @PostConstruct and @PreDestroy Stereotypes and meta-annotations Factory Pattern in Spring Using Spring FactoryBeans Advanced Spring: How Does Spring Work Internally? The Spring Bean Lifecycle The BeanFactoryPostProcessor interception point The BeanPostProcessor interception point Spring Bean Proxies @Bean method return types Aspect-oriented programming What problems does AOP solve? Defining pointcut expressions Implementing various types of advice Testing a Spring-based Application Spring and Test-Driven Development Spring 5 integration testing with JUnit 5 Application context caching and the @Dirties Context annotation Profile selection with @Active Profiles Easy test data setup with @Sql Data Accss and JDBC with Spring How Spring integrates with existing data access technologies Data Access Exception hierarchy Spring?s Jdbc Template Database Transactions with Spring Transactions overview Transaction management with Spring Transaction propagation and rollback rules Transactions and integration testing Spring Boot Introduction Introduction to Spring Boot Features Value Proposition of Spring Boot Creating a simple Boot application using Spring Initializer website Spring Boot Dependencies, Auto-configuration, and Runtime Dependency management using Spring Boot starters How auto-configuration works Configuration properties Overriding auto-configuration Using Command Line Runner JPA with Spring and Spring Data Quick introduction to ORM with JPA Benefits of using Spring with JPA JPA configuration in Spring Configuring Spring JPA using Spring Boot Spring Data JPA dynamic repositories Spring MVC Architecture and Overview Introduction to Spring MVC and request processing Controller method signatures Using @Controller, @RestController and @GetMapping annotations Configuring Spring MVC with Spring Boot Spring Boot packaging options, JAR or WAR Rest with Spring MVC An introduction to the REST architectural style Controlling HTTP response codes with @ResponseStatus Implementing REST with Spring MVC, @RequestMapping, @RequestBody and @ResponseBody Spring MVC?s HttpMessageConverters and automatic content negotiation Spring Security What problems does Spring Security solve? Configuring authentication Implementing authorization by intercepting URLs Authorization at the Java method level Understanding the Spring Security filter chain Spring security testing Actuators, Metrics and Health Indicators Exposing Spring Boot Actuator endpoints Custom Metrics Health Indicators Creating custom Health Indicators External monitoring systems Spring Boot Testing Enhancements Spring Boot testing overview Integration testing using @SpringBootTest Web slice testing with MockMvc framework Slices to test different layers of the application Spring Security Oauth (Optional Topic) OAuth 2 Overview Implementing OAuth 2 using Spring Security OAuth Reactive Applications with Spring (Optional Topic) Overview of Reactive Programming concepts Reactive Programming support in Spring Using Spring?s reactive WebClient Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Spring: Core Training 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 Spring: Core Training 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 The primary audience for this course is as follows: Server Administrators Systems Engineers Storage Administrators Technical Solutions Architects Integrators and Partners Consulting Systems Engineers Network Administrators Network Engineers Network Managers Architects Overview Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to meet these overall objectives: Understand, describe, and configure Cisco Intersight (on prem and SaaS models) Understand, describe, and configure Intersight Advanced features (IST, ICO, IWOM) Understand, describe, and configure IMM and UMM mode for UCS Understand, describe, and configure Cisco X-Series (FI, IFM, X210c Server, Adv Fabric Module) Create Intersight Pools, Policies, and Management for X-Series Design and operate Cisco UCS with Intersight Managed Mode Solutions This deep-dive training covers Cisco UCS X-Series server family and how Intersight can be the enablement platform for all UCS servers. We will cover Intersight features such as IWOM, IST, ICO, and programmability either On-Prem or in the Cloud. Attendees will learn the breadth of the physical X-Series (pools, policies, firmware, so much more) platform as well as maintaining existing infrastructure with Intersight Infrastructures Services. Also covered is how to manage physical, virtual, cloud platforms and deploy to any or all. Section 1: Intersight Foundations Intersight Architecture Flexible Deployment Models Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service Licensing Intersight Essentials License Tier Intersight Advantage License Tier Intersight Premier License Tier Section 2: Monitoring and Maintaining UCS Infrastructure with Intersight Device Health and Monitoring Standalone Management for UCS C-Series Servers Server Compatibility (HCL), Advisories (CVEs), and Contract Status Firmware Upgrades Section 3: Designing & Operationalizing Cisco UCS Solutions with Intersight Implementing Cisco Hyperflex with Intersight Managing Cisco HyperFlex in vSphere Environment Section 4: Cisco UCS M5, M6, X Overview and Configuration Cisco UCS X-Series with Intersight Deployment Architecture X-Series Fabric Interconnects Compute X-Series Power/Cooling Efficiency Cooling Capacity Airflow Thermal Policies Future-Proof Cooling Power Policies Compute Series Architecture ? C220 M6 Architecture ? C240 M6 Cisco VIC Offerings for M6 GPU Offerings for X-Series Management Options for C220 / C240 M6 Rack Servers UCS 7th Generation Intel Rack Servers Architecture ? C220 M7 Architecture ? C240 M7 Intel 4th Gen Intel© Xeon© SP Sapphire Rapids High Level Features M7 Memory DIMMs Architecture ? C225 M6 Architecture ? C245 M6 Section 5: Designing Cisco UCS LAN and SAN Connectivity LAN Connectivity Overview Gen 4 End Host Mode Requirements for Configuring VLANs in Cisco UCS Manager Role of the vNIC in Abstracting MAC Addresses Configuring Compute Node SAN Connectivity Fibre Channel Switching Fibre Channel Operating Modes EHM and N-Port Virtualization Configuring VSANs in Cisco UCS Manager Creating VSANs and FCoE VLANs in Cisco UCS Role of vHBAs when Abstracting WWNNs and WWPNs into a Service Profile Configuring Manual Uplink Pinning and Recovery from Failure Section 6: Configuring Cisco UCS-X in IMM Mode IMM and Domain Profiles Domain Policy Concepts and Usage Cisco Intersight Server Profiles Creating and Deploying a UCS C-Series Server Profile ? Process Overview Importing a Server Profile ? Process Overview Upgrading Firmware Cisco IMM Transition Tool Thermal Policies Power Policies Section 7: Implementing Cisco UCS-X Firmware Updates Intersight Platform Firmware Operations Overview Intersight Firmware Bundles Cisco Stand-Alone Firmware Management Cisco HX Firmware Management UCS Managed Infrastructure Firmware Management UCS Intersight Managed Mode Firmware Management Hardware Compatibility List Section 8: Intersight Workload Optimizer (IWO) Intersight Workload Optimizer Overview IWO Delivery and Tiers Workload Optimizer ? What?s New? IWO Value Proposition Application Resource Management IWO Market Section 9: Intersight Cloud Orchestrator (ICO) Sample Scenario Workflow Designer Validate and Execute a Workflow ICO ? Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Infrastructure Orchestration Infrastructure as Code with ICO Immutability with Intersight Cloud Orchestrator Workflow Versions Rollback Tasks (Task Designer) Section 10: Intersight API Overview Intersight API Resources SDKs / Ansible Modules Use Case Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Administering Cisco UCS X-Series Solutions with Intersight (INTUCSX) 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 Anyone with the need to understand how business analysis is performed to support agile projects or who must transition their existing business analysis skills and practices from waterfall to agile. Overview In this course, students will: Understand the fundamentals of agile delivery and agile business analysis Compare and contrast business analysis on waterfall and agile projects Explain the value proposition for agile product development Define the 4 main types of project life cycles Complete an in-depth walkthrough of the agile delivery life cycle Explain the major flavors of agile Understand the major standards available to assist in transition of skills Define business analysis tailoring and understand how to apply it Learn over 20 business analysis techniques commonly used on agile projects In this course, students will gain an understanding about agile business analysis. Students will learn how business analysis on an agile project is ?the same? and ?different? than business analysis performed on waterfall projects. Students will understand how the business analysis role changes on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, students will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring ? the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments ? regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Introduction What is agile The Agile Manifesto Agile principles Agile benefits Hands-on activity Learning and course objectives The current state of agile Agile trends Agile skills Value proposition The business case for agile The BA role changes on an agile project Hands-on activity Understanding project life cycles Project life cycle Product life cycle Incremental versus Iterative Hybrid approaches to delivery Choosing a project life cycle An in-depth look at Agile The agile development life cycle A sequence of iterations Essential concepts Inside each iteration Iteration goal Iteration planning Sequence of tasks Work period Testing End of iteration activities Evaluation and feedback Structured walkthroughs Evaluation guidelines The BA role in structured walkthroughs Scripting scenarios Defect list Retrospectives Hands-on exercise Type of Agile Delivery Approaches The flavors of agile Scrum Scrum roles Extreme Programming (XP) Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM) Feature Driven Development (FDD) Testing Best practices used by FDD Kanban Kanban Boards Agile Unified Process Scaling Frameworks Introduction to Agile Business Analysis What is business analysis? What is agile business analysis? Framework for agile business analysis Business analysis components International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA©) Project Management Institute (PMI©) Context to business analysis Our industry BA standards Our industry Agile BA standards Product Owners What stays the same What is expected to change Agile requirements deliverables Lightweight documentation Requirements repository Where business analysis fits in The BA workload Hands-on exercise Business Analysis Tailoring Business analysis tailoring (defined) Tailoring considerations What tailoring looks like The PMI Guide to Business Analysis Determining the ?best? BA approach Methodology vs Standard Why use methodologies Determining your methodology Business analysis impacts Tools and techniques for agile business analysis Agile BA techniques Backlog refinements Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Burndown chart Collaborative games Definition of done Definition of ready INVEST Iteration planning Kanban board Minimum marketable features (MMF) Minimum viable product (MVP) MoSCoW Narrative writing Persona analysis Product roadmap Progressive Elaboration Prototyping Purpose alignment model Retrospectives Story slicing Hands-on Exercise Prioritization Techniques Requirements prioritization Prioritizing on agile projects Prioritization criteria Business benefit MoSCoW Pair-choice comparison Setting priorities with multi-voting Cost to acquire and operate Determining business value Story point estimating Planning poker Project velocity Hands-on activity Course wrap-up Making the transition to agile How my role will be different Course summary Retrospective Questions Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts 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 BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts 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 designed for the professional tasked with implementing, designing, architecting, installing, and configuring Symantec Client Management Suite (CMS) to manage the software and hardware in their company. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Identify the types of information you need to collect to help determine what type of CMS configuration to implement. Install Client Management Suite. Discover and import computer and user resources that you want to manage. Deploy the Symantec Management Agent and plug-ins. Create Organizational Views and Groups and assign resources to them. Create and configure policies, tasks, and jobs and assign them to targets. Troubleshoot common problems with installation and managing of Client Management Suite. Creating reports and installing and configuring IT Analytics. This course teaches students theory and concepts, and provides technical know-how on implementing Client Management Suite. Course Introduction Course objectives Course overview Lab environment introduction Understanding the Symantec Management Platform Introducing the Symantec Management Platform Symantec management Platform components used by Client Management Suite Symantec Management Platform concepts How Client Management Suite works Architecture of Client Management Suite Understanding Architecture Hardware Recommendations Installing and configuring Client Management Suite Installing and using the Symantec Installation Manager Installing the Notification Server, suite and solution software The Symantec Management Console Accessing the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the Symantec Management Console Configuring the Notification Server after installation Getting to know the ITMS Management views Discovering resources Introducing resource discovery methods Importing resources from Microsoft Active Directory Discovering computers using domain resource discovery Discovering network resources using Network Discovery Creating and Managing Organizational Views and Groups Learning about organizational views and groups Creating custom organizational views and groups Managing organizational views and groups Installing and Configuring the Agents and Plug-ins Managing computers with the Symantec Management Agent Installing the Symantec Management Agent Verifying the Symantec Management Agent installation Configuring the Symantec Management Agent settings Introducing solution plug-ins for the Symantec Management Agent Upgrading Client Management Suite Introducing agent, Notification Server and site server communications Introducing Notification Server event queues Resource Filters Introducing resource filters Managing and working with existing filters Creating and modifying filters Filters and Targets Introducing targets Working with targets in the computer management view Policies Getting to know policies Understanding user-based policies Understanding how the Symantec Management Agent receives policies Configuring automation policies Managing shared schedules Creating and Managing Tasks and Jobs Overview of task management Creating and scheduling tasks and jobs Task management communication and processing Security Learning about security Managing user accounts, security roles, and privileges Managing permissions Reporting Introducing reports Using and creating classic reports Configuring and using IT Analytics Site Management Introducing site management Managing sites, subnets and site servers Reviewing site server plug-ins to the Symantec Management Agent Configuring site services Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Introducing Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Understanding the cloud-enabled agent Preparing the Notification Server and agents for CeM Configuring site management for CeM Installing and Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway and configuring a CeM Settings policy Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway with the SMP IG Manager Configuring the CeM Settings policy Creating a cloud-enabled agent installation package Installing a cloud-enabled agent from a package Replication Understanding replication Setting up and configuring replication Running replication Hierarchy Understanding hierarchy Setting up a Notification Server hierarchy Configuring hierarchy replication Changing the hierarchy topology Migration Migrating Symantec Management Platform Agent registration (trust)Post installation checklist Readiness checklist for CMS Migration Post migration checklist for a CMS Migration Migrating from 6.x to 7.6 Migrating from 7.x to 7.6 Troubleshooting Learning about Symantec Management Platform troubleshooting tools Using NSConfigurator Using Remote Altiris Agent Diagnostics Introducing Notification Server event queues Troubleshooting Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Backing up the server and database Symantec Management Platform components needed for recovery Backing up the IIS default web site virtual directories Backing up the Configuration Management Database Customizing the Console Customizing the Symantec Management Console Personalizing the Symantec Management Console SQL Basics Learning SQL basics Obtaining Technical Support from Symantec Using self-help resources Obtaining customer support Additional course details: Nexus Humans Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation 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 Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared for experienced skilled Java developers, software developers, data scientists, machine learning experts or others who wish to transtion their coding skills to Scala, learning how to code in Scala and apply it in a practical way. This is not a basic class. Overview Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert instructor you'll: Get comfortable with Scala's core principles and unique features, helping you navigate the language confidently and boosting your programming skills. Discover the power of functional programming and learn techniques that will make your code more efficient, maintainable, and enjoyable to write. Become proficient in creating dynamic web applications using the Play Framework, and easily connect to databases with the user-friendly Slick library. Master concurrency programming with Akka, empowering you to build scalable and fault-tolerant applications that excel in performance. Enhance your testing skills using ScalaTest and ScalaCheck, ensuring the reliability and quality of your Scala applications, while having fun in the process. Explore the fascinating world of generative AI and GPT technologies, and learn how to integrate them into your projects, adding a touch of innovation and intelligence to your Scala solutions. If your team requires different topics, additional skills or a custom approach, our team will collaborate with you to adjust the course to focus on your specific learning objectives and goals. Discover the power of Scala programming in our comprehensive, hands-on technical training course designed specifically for experienced object-oriented (OO) developers. Scala is a versatile programming language that combines the best of both OO and functional programming paradigms, making it ideal for a wide range of projects, from web applications to big data processing and machine learning. By mastering Scala, you'll be able to develop more efficient, scalable, and maintainable applications. Fast Track to Scala Programming for OO / Java Developers is a four day hands-on course covers the core principles of Scala, functional programming, web application development, database connectivity, concurrency programming, testing, and interoperability between Scala and Java. Additionally, you'll explore cutting-edge generative AI and GPT technologies, learning how to integrate them into your Scala applications for intelligent suggestions or automation. Throughout the course you?ll explore the latest tools and best practices in the Scala ecosystem, gaining valuable knowledge and experience that can be directly applied to your day-to-day work. With 50% of the course content dedicated to hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience applying the concepts you've learned across various projects, such as building functional web applications, connecting to databases, designing modular components, and implementing concurrency. Upon completing the course, you'll have a solid understanding of the language and its features, empowering you to confidently apply your new skills in data science and machine learning projects. You'll exit well-prepared to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable Scala applications, regardless of the complexity of your projects. Introduction to Scala Scala features and benefits Comparing Scala with Java and other OO languages Installing Scala and setting up the development environment Object-Oriented Programming in Scala Classes and objects Traits, mixins, and inheritance Companion objects and factories Encapsulation and polymorphism Functional Programming Basics Pure functions and referential transparency Higher-order functions and currying Immutability and persistent data structures Pattern matching and recursion Having Fun with Functional Data Structures Lists, sets, and maps in Scala Folding and reducing operations Stream processing and lazy evaluation For-comprehensions Building Web Applications in Functional Style Introduction to Play Framework Functional web routing and request handling JSON handling with Play-JSON Middleware and functional composition Connecting to a Database Introduction to Slick library Database configuration and setup Querying and updating with Slick Transactions and error handling Building Scalable and Extensible Components Modular architecture and design patterns Dependency injection with MacWire Type classes and type-level programming Implicit parameters and conversions Concurrency Programming & Akka Introduction to Akka framework and Actor model Actor systems and message passing Futures and Promises Supervision and fault tolerance Building Confidence with Testing Introduction to ScalaTest and ScalaCheck Unit testing and property-based testing Test-driven development in Scala Mocking and integration testing Interoperability between Scala and Java Calling Java code from Scala Using Java libraries in Scala projects Converting Java collections to Scala collections Writing Scala code that can be called from Java Using Generative AI and GPT Technologies in Scala Programming Overview of GPT and generative AI Integrating GPT with Scala applications Use cases and practical examples Additional course details: Nexus Humans Fast Track to Scala Programming Essentials for OO / Java Developers (TTSCL2104) 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 Fast Track to Scala Programming Essentials for OO / Java Developers (TTSCL2104) 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 Overview Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet the following objectives: SD-WAN Overview Cloud Concepts Cloud Technologies SD-WAN Direct Cloud Access (DCA) SD-WAN SaaS Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AWS) Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AZURE) Cloud Configuration for GCP Cloud On-RAMP for MULTI-CLOUD Cloud On-RAMP for CO-LOCATIONS This is a 5 day hands-on course on Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Configuration, Monitoring and Troubleshooting. This course provides the student with the knowledge to connect SD-WAN to SaaS Applications, as well as the ability to connect their Branches to AWS, AZURE, GCP Data Centers in the Cloud. Students will also learn how to Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot SD-WAN Co-Locations and SD-WAN Multicloud. SD-WAN Overview SD-WAN Controller SD-WAN WAN Edges supported in Cloud Instances Cloud Concepts Cloud Ops vs WAN Ops Cloud Connectivity Cloud Access Control Cloud Network Connectivity Cloud Regions Cloud Availability Zones Virtual Networks Cloud Routing Internet Gateways VS VPN Gateways VPC/VNET: IP Addressing Cloud Network Load Balancing Cloud Peering Cloud Transit Networks Cloud Technologies Azure Azure Basics Resource Groups vNets Availability zones Availability Set Workload and Public IP Network Virtual Appliance Load Balancer User Defined Routes Network Security Group VPN Gateway Express Routes Creating VNET for SDWAN AWS AWS Basics Region VPCs Availability zones Subnets EC2 Instance Elastic IPs Security Groups Internet Gateway NAT Gateway Route Table VPN Gateway Direct Connect Elastic Load Balancer Subscribe to Amazon machine images Setting AWS resource limits AWS Transit Gateways Creating VPC for SDWAN AWS IAM Role AWS Security Groups Service limits AWS SSH key pair Google Cloud GCP Basics Project Region Virtual Private Cloud Availability Zone Subnets Compute Engine Cloud Load Balancer Cloud DNS VPC Routing Cloud VPN & VPC peering VPC Firewall Rules SD-WAN Direct Cloud Access (DCA) DCA Prerequisites DNS on VPN 0 DIA Central Policy Configuration Match Traffic Set QOS Set External Access SD-WAN SaaS Supported Platforms and Versions SaaS Prerequisites DNS on VPN 0 DIA SaaS Access Methods Cloud Access through Direct Internet Access Links Cloud Access through a Gateway Site Hybrid Approach Supported SaaS Applications SaaS Security Options SaaS Configuration Common Scenarios for Using Cloud onRamp for SaaS Specify Office 365 Traffic Category Enable Cloud onRamp for SaaS, Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Devices Configure Applications for Cloud onRamp for SaaS Using Cisco vManage Configure Sites for Cloud onRamp for SaaS Using Cisco vManage View Details of Monitored Applications Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AWS) Prerequisite AWS Configuration Verify prerequisites Configure AWS for Cisco SD-WAN Cloud On-RAMP for AWS Overview Define WAN Edge Type used Define Template Attach Devices to Template Deploy Cloud Onramp AWS IAM Role Select Region Select CPU and Memory Transit Networking IP Addresses Discover and Map Host VPCs AWS to SD-WAN Security Monitor Cisco Cloud Onramp for AWS Troubleshoot Cisco Cloud Onramp for AWS Interconnecting Cisco SD-WAN with AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) Cloud On-RAMP for IAAS (AZURE) Prerequisite AZURE Configuration Cloud On-RAMP for AZURE Configure AWS for Cisco SD-WAN Define WAN Edge Type used Define Template Attach Devices to Template Deploy Cloud Onramp Select Region Discover and Map Host VPCs Monitor Cisco Cloud Onramp for Azure Troubleshoot Cisco Cloud Onramp for AZURE Azure Virtual Wan (VWAN) Integration Cloud Configuration for GCP Prerequisite GCP Configuration SD-WAN Configuration Configure Google Cloud for SD-WAN Google Cloud GCP Basics Deploy cEdge Catalyst 8000V Edges Setup IPSEC Connections Setup BGP Connections Cloud On-RAMP for MULTI-CLOUD AWS Transit Gateway Microsoft vWAN Create Cisco Cloud GW Discover host VPCs/VNets Map Branch nets to VPCs Cloud On-RAMP for CO-LOCATIONS SD-WAN CO-LOCATIONS Overview Colocation facilities Cisco Colocation Equipment Cisco Cloud Services Platform 5444 Cisco Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) Virtual Network Functions Network Fabric Cisco Catalyst 9500-48Y4C switch Cisco Catalyst 9500-40X switch Device Configuration and Connectivity Sizing the Colocation Solution Devices Cisco Colocation Manager Deploy Network Services at the Network Edge Colocation Solution?Deployment Workflow Monitor Cisco SD-WAN Colocation Devices Cisco Colocation Manager States for Switch Configuration Cisco Colocation Manager States and Transitions from Host Cisco Colocation Manager Notifications VM Alarms Cloud Services Platform Real-Time Commands Colocation High Availability Troubleshoot Cisco SD-WAN Cloud onRamp for Colocation Solution Troubleshoot Catalyst 9500 Issues Troubleshoot Cloud Services Platform Issues DHCP IP Address Assignment Troubleshoot Cisco Colo Manager Issues Troubleshoot Service Chain Issues Troubleshoot Physical Network Function Management Issues Log Collection from CSP Troubleshoot vManage Issues Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco SD-WAN Cloud (SDWAN-CLD-CT) 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 SD-WAN Cloud (SDWAN-CLD-CT) 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 targeted towards the information technology (IT) professional that has a minimum 1 year IT Security and Networking experience. This course would be ideal for Information System Owners, Security Officers, Ethical Hackers, Information Owners, Penetration Testers, System Owner and Managers as well as Cyber Security Engineers. Overview Upon completion, the Certified Professional Ethical Hacker candidate will be able to competently take the CPEH exam. The CPEH certification training enables students to understand the importance of vulnerability assessments and how to implement counter response along with preventative measures when it comes to a network hack. Security Fundamentals Overview The Growth of Environments and Security Our Motivation? The Goal: Protecting Information! CIA Triad in Detail Approach Security Holistically Security Definitions Definitions Relationships Method: Ping The TCP/IP Stack Which Services Use Which Ports? TCP 3-Way Handshake TCP Flags Malware Types of Malware Types of Malware Cont... Types of Viruses More Malware: Spyware Trojan Horses Back Doors DoS DDoS Packet Sniffers Passive Sniffing Active Sniffing Firewalls, IDS and IPS Firewall ? First Line of Defense IDS ? Second Line of Defense IPS ? Last Line of Defense? Firewalls Firewall Types: (1) Packet Filtering Firewall Types: (2) Proxy Firewalls Firewall Types ? Circuit-Level Proxy Firewall Type of Circuit- Level Proxy ? SOCKS Firewall Types ? Application-Layer Proxy Firewall Types: (3) Stateful Firewall Types: (4) Dynamic Packet-Filtering Firewall Types: (5) Kernel Proxies Firewall Placement Firewall Architecture Types ? Screened Host Multi- or Dual-Homed Screened Subnet Wi-Fi Network Types Wi-Fi Network Types Widely Deployed Standards Standards Comparison 802.11n - MIMO Overview of Database Server Review Access Controls Overview Role of Access Control Definitions More Definitions Categories of Access Controls Physical Controls Logical Controls ?Soft? Controls Security Roles Steps to Granting Access Access Criteria Physical Access Control Mechanisms Biometric System Types Synchronous Token Asynchronous Token Device Memory Cards Smart Card Cryptographic Keys Logical Access Controls OS Access Controls Linux Access Controls Accounts and Groups Password & Shadow File Formats Accounts and Groups Linux and UNIX Permissions Set UID Programs Trust Relationships Review Protocols Protocols Overview OSI ? Application Layer OSI ? Presentation Layer OSI ? Session Layer Transport Layer OSI ? Network Layer OSI ? Data Link OSI ? Physical Layer Protocols at Each OSI Model Layer TCP/IP Suite Port and Protocol Relationship Conceptual Use of Ports UDP versus TCP Protocols ? ARP Protocols ? ICMP Network Service ? DNS SSH Security Protocol SSH Protocols ? SNMP Protocols ? SMTP Packet Sniffers Example Packet Sniffers Review Cryptography Overview Introduction Encryption Cryptographic Definitions Encryption Algorithm Implementation Symmetric Encryption Symmetric Downfalls Symmetric Algorithms Crack Times Asymmetric Encryption Public Key Cryptography Advantages Asymmetric Algorithm Disadvantages Asymmetric Algorithm Examples Key Exchange Symmetric versus Asymmetric Using the Algorithm Types Together Instructor Demonstration Hashing Common Hash Algorithms Birthday Attack Example of a Birthday Attack Generic Hash Demo Instructor Demonstration Security Issues in Hashing Hash Collisions MD5 Collision Creates Rogue Certificate Authority Hybrid Encryption Digital Signatures SSL/TLS SSL Connection Setup SSL Hybrid Encryption SSH IPSec - Network Layer Protection IPSec IPSec Public Key Infrastructure Quantum Cryptography Attack Vectors Network Attacks More Attacks (Cryptanalysis) Review Why Vulnerability Assessments? Overview What is a Vulnerability Assessment? Vulnerability Assessment Benefits of a Vulnerability Assessment What are Vulnerabilities? Security Vulnerability Life Cycle Compliance and Project Scoping The Project Overview Statement Project Overview Statement Assessing Current Network Concerns Vulnerabilities in Networks More Concerns Network Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Network Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Phase I: Data Collection Phase II: Interviews, Information Reviews, and Hands-On Investigation Phase III: Analysis Analysis cont. Risk Management Why Is Risk Management Difficult? Risk Analysis Objectives Putting Together the Team and Components What Is the Value of an Asset? Examples of Some Vulnerabilities that Are Not Always Obvious Categorizing Risks Some Examples of Types of Losses Different Approaches to Analysis Who Uses What? Qualitative Analysis Steps Quantitative Analysis ALE Values Uses ALE Example ARO Values and Their Meaning ALE Calculation Can a Purely Quantitative Analysis Be Accomplished? Comparing Cost and Benefit Countermeasure Criteria Calculating Cost/Benefit Cost of a Countermeasure Can You Get Rid of All Risk? Management?s Response to Identified Risks Liability of Actions Policy Review (Top-Down) Methodology Definitions Policy Types Policies with Different Goals Industry Best Practice Standards Components that Support the Security Policy Policy Contents When Critiquing a Policy Technical (Bottom-Up) Methodology Review Vulnerability Tools of the Trade Vulnerability Scanners Nessus SAINT ? Sample Report Tool: Retina Qualys Guard http://www.qualys.com/products/overview/ Tool: LANguard Microsoft Baseline Analyzer MBSA Scan Report Dealing with Assessment Results Patch Management Options Review Output Analysis and Reports Overview Staying Abreast: Security Alerts Vulnerability Research Sites Nessus SAINT SAINT Reports GFI Languard GFI Reports MBSA MBSA Reports Review Reconnaissance, Enumeration & Scanning Reconnaissance Overview Step One in the Hacking ?Life-Cycle? What Information is Gathered by the Hacker? Passive vs. Active Reconnaissance Footprinting Defined Social Access Social Engineering Techniques Social Networking Sites People Search Engines Internet Archive: The WayBack Machine Footprinting Tools Overview Maltego GUI Johnny.Ihackstuff.com Google (cont.) Domain Name Registration WHOIS Output DNS Databases Using Nslookup Traceroute Operation Web Server Info Tool: Netcraft Introduction to Port Scanning Which Services use Which Ports? Port Scan Tips Port Scans Shou