Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview In writing, it is important to make sure your message is easy to understand, that you have included all the necessary information, and that the points are expressed clearly. In business writing, it is also essential to convey information in a professional and courteous manner using proper formatting. Learn how to perfect your business writing in this one-day workshop. This one-day workshop will help you teach participants how to: Write and proofread your work so it is clear, concise, complete, and correct. Apply these skills in real world situations. Use language that is courteous. Understand the proper format for memos, letters, and emails. Determine whether your writing can be easily understood by your intended audience. Learn how to perfect your business writing in this one-day workshop.While there are many types of business writing, this workshop will provide tools to write effective memos, emails, and letters, as well as briefly touch on reports and proposals. The 4 C?s: Clear, Concise, Complete, and Correct Good writing must be clear, concise, complete, and correct. In this session, learn how to write with these principles in mind. Manners and Courtesy Courtesy is an important part of good business writing. During this session, participants will learn ways to make their writing respectful and polite. Writing Memos Memos are another challenge that many writers face. Participants will look at parts of a memo and complete a fun exercise. Writing Effective E-mails Mostly everyone today uses email to communicate at work and at home. This session will give participants some tips on writing effective emails and managing email. Reports and Proposals Reports and proposals are two important types of business writing. In this session, an overview of the steps involved with writing these pieces is presented. Writing Business Letters This session reviews the steps for writing a business letter, types of letters, and the parts of a business letter. Participants then examine samples of business letters to determine the type and the parts of each letter. Readability Index The readability index determines the difficulty level of a written piece. Participants will apply the index to a sample and to their own work. Proofreading Participants learn about checking the grammar, spelling and punctuation in their written pieces, and then review their pre-assignment. Reviewing Your Writing In this session, participants complete a final review of their piece of writing. Workshop Wrap-Up At the end of the workshop, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Data Wrangling with Python takes a practical approach to equip beginners with the most essential data analysis tools in the shortest possible time. It contains multiple activities that use real-life business scenarios for you to practice and apply your new skills in a highly relevant context. Overview By the end of this course, you will be confident in using a diverse array of sources to extract, clean, transform, and format your data efficiently. In this course you will start with the absolute basics of Python, focusing mainly on data structures. Then you will delve into the fundamental tools of data wrangling like NumPy and Pandas libraries. You'll explore useful insights into why you should stay away from traditional ways of data cleaning, as done in other languages, and take advantage of the specialized pre-built routines in Python.This combination of Python tips and tricks will also demonstrate how to use the same Python backend and extract/transform data from an array of sources including the Internet, large database vaults, and Excel financial tables. To help you prepare for more challenging scenarios, you'll cover how to handle missing or wrong data, and reformat it based on the requirements from the downstream analytics tool. The course will further help you grasp concepts through real-world examples and datasets. Introduction to Data Structure using Python Python for Data Wrangling Lists, Sets, Strings, Tuples, and Dictionaries Advanced Operations on Built-In Data Structure Advanced Data Structures Basic File Operations in Python Introduction to NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib NumPy Arrays Pandas DataFrames Statistics and Visualization with NumPy and Pandas Using NumPy and Pandas to Calculate Basic Descriptive Statistics on the DataFrame Deep Dive into Data Wrangling with Python Subsetting, Filtering, and Grouping Detecting Outliers and Handling Missing Values Concatenating, Merging, and Joining Useful Methods of Pandas Get Comfortable with a Different Kind of Data Sources Reading Data from Different Text-Based (and Non-Text-Based) Sources Introduction to BeautifulSoup4 and Web Page Parsing Learning the Hidden Secrets of Data Wrangling Advanced List Comprehension and the zip Function Data Formatting Advanced Web Scraping and Data Gathering Basics of Web Scraping and BeautifulSoup libraries Reading Data from XML RDBMS and SQL Refresher of RDBMS and SQL Using an RDBMS (MySQL/PostgreSQL/SQLite) Application in real life and Conclusion of course Applying Your Knowledge to a Real-life Data Wrangling Task An Extension to Data Wrangling
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: IT Staff and Managers Network and systems personnel and engineers Small to mid-sized organizations that require fundamental knowledge on networking terms/concepts and configuration guidance for Meraki equipment. This also includes organizations looking to implement remote sites, provide a guest wireless solution, and collect user analytics. Overview Following completion of this course, students will understand, Install, Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot the following: Navigate and Configure the dashboard Add MX/MR/MS/MV devices to the Dashboard Understand and Configure Configuration Templates Understand and Configure Group Policies Manage/Configure/Integrate Users and Radius Policies Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot MR Access Points Monitor Meraki Network Health Troubleshoot devices and Connectivity This 3-day Cisco course provide students with the skills to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot a Cisco Meraki solution. Students will learn how to install and optimize Meraki MR Access Points. Students will also learn how to configure the Meraki Dashboard, troubleshoot and configure the Meraki environment and learn how to diagnose and resolve user and Network issues that may arise. Introduction to Meraki The Meraki Mission Cisco Meraki: Bringing the Cloud to Enterprise Networks Cloud-Managed Networking Architecture Benefits of a Cloud-Based Solution The Meraki Full Stack: New and Unique Value Proposition Meraki Deployment ? How it works Why Customers Choose Meraki Meraki MS Switches Overview Meraki MX Security Appliances Overview Meraki SD-WAN Overview Meraki MR Wireless Access Points Overview Cisco Meraki Systems Manager Overview Cisco Meraki MV Vision Security Cameras Overview Meraki API Overview Meraki Licensing Enterprise Support Cisco Meraki Documentation Cloud Management with the Meraki Dashboard The Meraki Dashboard Dashboard: Organizational Structure Out-of-band Cloud Management Loss of Connectivity to the Cisco Meraki Cloud Meraki Dashboard Logins Create Dashboard Accounts and Organization MSP Logins - Manage Multiple Organizations Modify an Organization View Organizations Health Meraki Dashboard Best Practices Dashboard Search Meraki Help Organizational Wide Settings Configure Monitor Create and Manage Configuration Templates Network-Wide Settings Configure Meraki MR Wireless Meraki MR Wireless Overview Meraki 2.5G Multigigabit (MGig) Wireless Meraki Mesh Routing Meraki?s solution for RF Environments Securing Guest Wireless Bluetooth Integrated Analytics Meraki Location Heatmap High Density Wireless Zero-Touch Provisioning for Wireless Dedicated Scanning Radio for Rouges and Interference Mounting indoor and Outdoor Antennas Meraki MR Licensing IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standards Site Survey & Design for ensuring connectivity and user experience Meraki AP Models Overview Configuring Meraki APs Configuring SSIDs Firewall & Traffic Shaping Configuration for Wireless Monitoring Meraki APs Trouble Shooting
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Cluster administrators (Junior systems administrators, junior cloud administrators) interested in deploying additional clusters to meet increasing demands from their organizations. Cluster engineers (Senior systems administrators, senior cloud administrators, cloud engineers) interested in the planning and design of OpenShift clusters to meet performance and reliability of different workloads and in creating work books for these installations. Site reliability engineers (SREs) interested in deploying test bed clusters to validate new settings, updates, customizations, operational procedures, and responses to incidents. Overview Validate infrastructure prerequisites for an OpenShift cluster. Run the OpenShift installer with custom settings. Describe and monitor each stage of the OpenShift installation process. Collect troubleshooting information during an ongoing installation, or after a failed installation. Complete the configuration of cluster services in a newly installed cluster. Installing OpenShift on a cloud, virtual, or physical infrastructure. Red Hat OpenShift Installation Lab (DO322) teaches essential skills for installing an OpenShift cluster in a range of environments, from proof of concept to production, and how to identify customizations that may be required because of the underlying cloud, virtual, or physical infrastructure. This course is based on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.6. 1 - Introduction to container technology Describe how software can run in containers orchestrated by Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. 2 - Create containerized services Provision a server using container technology. 3 - Manage containers Manipulate prebuilt container images to create and manage containerized services. 4 - Manage container images Manage the life cycle of a container image from creation to deletion. 5 - Create custom container images Design and code a Dockerfile to build a custom container image. 6 - Deploy containerized applications on OpenShift Deploy single container applications on OpenShift Container Platform. 7 - Troubleshoot containerized applications Troubleshoot a containerized application deployed on OpenShift. 8 - Deploy and manage applications on an OpenShift cluster Use various application packaging methods to deploy applications to an OpenShift cluster, then manage their resources. 9 - Design containerized applications for OpenShift Select a containerization method for an application and create a container to run on an OpenShift cluster. 10 - Publish enterprise container images Create an enterprise registry and publish container images to it. 11 - Build applications Describe the OpenShift build process, then trigger and manage builds. 12 - Customize source-to-image (S2I) builds Customize an existing S2I base image and create a new one. 13 - Create applications from OpenShift templates Describe the elements of a template and create a multicontainer application template. 14 - Manage application deployments Monitor application health and implement various deployment methods for cloud-native applications. 15 - Perform comprehensive review Create and deploy cloudinative applications on OpenShift.
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Organizations today demand a professional-level cybersecurity threat intelligence analyst who can extract the intelligence from data by implementing various advanced strategies. Such professional-level programs can only be achieved when the core of the curricula maps with and is compliant to government and industry published threat intelligence frameworks. Ethical Hackers Security Practitioners, Engineers, Analysts, Specialist, Architects, and Managers Threat Intelligence Analysts, Associates, Researchers, Consultants Threat Hunters SOC Professionals Digital Forensic and Malware Analysts Incident Response Team Members Any mid-level to high-level cybersecurity professionals with a minimum of 2 years of experience. Individuals from the information security profession and who want to enrich their skills and knowledge in the field of cyber threat intelligence. Individuals interested in preventing cyber threats. Overview This program will benefit students who are looking to build effective threat intelligence for their organization in order to combat modern-day cyber-attacks and prevent future attacks. Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA) is designed and developed in collaboration with cybersecurity and threat intelligence experts across the globe to help organizations identify and mitigate business risks by converting unknown internal and external threats into known threats. It is a comprehensive, specialist-level program that teaches a structured approach for building effective threat intelligence. Introduction to Threat Intelligence Understanding Intelligence Understanding Cyber Threat Intelligence Overview of Threat Intelligence Lifecycle and Frameworks Cyber Threats and Kill Chain Methodology Understanding Cyber Threats Understanding Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) Understanding Cyber Kill Chain Understanding Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) Requirements, Planning, Direction, and Review Understanding Organization?s Current Threat Landscape Understanding Requirements Analysis Planning Threat Intelligence Program Establishing Management Support Building a Threat Intelligence Team Overview of Threat Intelligence Sharing Reviewing Threat Intelligence Program Data Collection and Processing Overview of Threat Intelligence Data Collection Overview of Threat Intelligence Collection Management Overview of Threat Intelligence Feeds and Sources Understanding Threat Intelligence Data Collection and Acquisition Understanding Bulk Data Collection Understanding Data Processing and Exploitation Data Analysis Overview of Data Analysis Understanding Data Analysis Techniques Overview of Threat Analysis Understanding Threat Analysis Process Overview of Fine-Tuning Threat Analysis Understanding Threat Intelligence Evaluation Creating Runbooks and Knowledge Base Overview of Threat Intelligence Tools Intelligence Reporting and Dissemination Overview of Threat Intelligence Reports Introduction to Dissemination Participating in Sharing Relationships Overview of Sharing Threat Intelligence Overview of Delivery Mechanisms Understanding Threat Intelligence Sharing Platforms Overview of Intelligence Sharing Acts and Regulations Overview of Threat Intelligence Integration
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix ADC, with little to no previous ADC experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to implement and manage Citrix ADC features using leading practices. Overview Understand the functionalities and capabilities of Citrix ADC How to obtain, install, and manage Citrix ADC licenses Comprehend basic ADC network architecture Understand how SSL is used to secure Citrix ADC Optimize the ADC system for traffic handling and management Build your Citrix ADC knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers Citrix ADC essentials-- platforms, architecture, licensing and functionality and also focuses on traffic management, including content switching, traffic optimization and global server load balancing (GSLB). You will learn about key ADC capabilities such as high availability, security and performance, and explore SSL offload, load balancing and monitoring. The traffic management curriculum will cover the AppExpert policy engine, the Rewrite and Responder features, and Content Switching. Module 1: Getting Started Introduction to Citrix ADC Feature and Platform Overview Deployment Options Architectural Overview Setup and Management Module 2: Basic Networking Networking Topology Citrix ADC Components Routing Access Control Lists Module 3: ADC Platforms Citrix ADC MPX Citrix ADC VPX Citrix ADC CPX Citrix ADC SDX Citrix ADC BLX Module 4: High Availability Citrix ADC High Availability High Availability Configuration Managing High Availability In Service Software Upgrade Troubleshooting High Availability Module 5: Load balancing Load Balancing Overview Load Balancing Methods and Monitors Load Balancing Traffic Types Load Balancing Protection Priority Load Balancing Load Balancing Troubleshooting Module 6: SSL Offloading SSL Overview SSL Configuration SSL Offload Troubleshooting SSL Offload SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections Module 7: Security Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Configuring External Authentication Admin Partitions Module 8: Security Citrix ADC Logging Monitoring with SNMP Reporting and Diagnostics AppFlow Functions Citrix Application Delivery Management Troubleshooting Module 9: Advanced Policies Default Policy Overview Default Expression Syntax Policy Bindings AppExpert Additional Features Module 10: Rewrite Responder URL Transformation Rewrite Policies Responder Policies DNS Rewrite and Responder URL Transformation Module 11: Content Switching Content Switching Overview Content Switching Configuration Module 12: Optimization Citrix ADC Optimization Overview HTTP Compression Integrated Caching Front-End Optimization Module 13: Global Server Load Balancing GSLB Overview GSLB Architecture Content-Switching GSLB GSLB MEP and Monitoring Customizing GSLB
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy and manage a Cisco Firepower NGIPS in their network environment. Security administrators Security consultants Network administrators System engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the components of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and the managed device registration process Detail Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) traffic control and configure the Cisco Firepower system for network discovery Implement access control policies and describe access control policy advanced features Configure security intelligences features and the Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks implementation procedure for file control and advanced malware protection Implement and manage intrusion and network analysis policies for NGIPS inspection Describe and demonstrate the detailed analysis techniques and reporting features provided by the Cisco Firepower Management Center Integrate the Cisco Firepower Management Center with an external logging destination Describe and demonstrate the external alerting options available to Cisco Firepower Management Center and configure a correlation policy Describe key Cisco Firepower Management Center software update and user account management features Identify commonly misconfigured settings within the Cisco Firepower Management Center and use basic commands to troubleshoot a Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device This course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco Firepower© Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS). This hands-on course gives you the knowledge and skills to use the platform features and includes firewall security concepts, platform architecture and key features; in-depth event analysis including detection of network-based malware and file type, NGIPS tuning and configuration including application control, security intelligence, firewall, and network-based malware and file controls; Snort© rules language; file and malware inspection, security intelligence, and network analysis policy configuration designed to detect traffic patterns; configuration and deployment of correlation policies to take action based on events detected; troubleshooting; system and user administration tasks, and more. This course helps you prepare to take the exam, Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (300-710 SNCF), which leads to CCNP Security and Cisco Certified Specialist ? Network Security Firepower certifications. The 300-710 SNCF exam has a second preparation course as well, Cisco© Securing Networks with Cisco© Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW). You can take these courses in any order. Course Outline Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control Cisco Firepower Discovery Implementing Access Control Policies Security Intelligence File Control and Advanced Malware Protection Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems Network Analysis Policies Detailed Analysis Techniques Cisco Firepower Platform Integration Alerting and Correlation Policies Performing System Administration Troubleshooting Cisco Firepower
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals in a variety of job roles whose primary responsibility is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis; who contribute as members of a project team; or who wish to incorporate project management practices into their personal work. It is also beneficial for anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices. Overview In this course, you will identify the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized project management practices to successfully manage or participate in projects. You will: Identify the key processes and requirements of project management. Initiate a project. Use a Predictive approach to plan for time and cost. Use an Adaptive approach to plan a project. Plan for project risks, communication, and change control. Manage the execution of a project. Close a project. This course teaches the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success. This course is designed to cover various project management approaches and is not intended to focus on a single methodology or framework. Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management Topic A: Identify the Characteristics of a Project Topic B: Identify the Project Approach Topic C: Identify the Leadership Roles in a Project Lesson 2: Initiating a Project Topic A: Create a Project Scope/Vision Statement Topic B: Identify the Essential Skills for a Project Team Topic C: Identify the Risks to a Project Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost in Predictive Projects Topic A: Create a WBS Topic B: Create a Project Schedule Topic C: Determine Project Costs Lesson 4: Planning for Adaptive Projects Topic A: Create Epics and User Stories Topic B: Build a Product Backlog Topic C: Create an Initial Release Plan Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting Topic E: Replan the Project Lesson 5: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control Topic A: Analyze the Risks to a Project Topic B: Create a Communication Plan Topic C: Develop a Change Control Plan Lesson 6: Managing a Project Topic A: Begin Project Work Topic B: Execute the Project Plan Topic C: Track the Progress of an Adaptive Project Topic D: Report Project Performance Topic E: Implement Change Control Lesson 7: Closing a Project Topic A: Close a Sprint, a Release, or an Adaptive Project Topic B: Close a Predictive Project Topic C: Create a Final Report
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students wishing to gain intermediate-level skills or individuals whose job responsibilities include constructing relational databases and developing tables, queries, forms, and reports in Microsoft Access for Office 365. Overview In this course, you will optimize an Access database. You will: Provide input validation features to promote the entry of quality data into a database. Organize a database for efficiency and performance, and to maintain data integrity. Improve the usability of Access tables. Create advanced queries to join and summarize data. Use advanced formatting and controls to improve form presentation. Use advanced formatting and calculated fields to improve reports. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of relational database design; promote quality input from users; improve database efficiency and promote data integrity; and implement advanced features in tables, queries, forms, and reports. Extending your knowledge of Access will result in a robust, functional database for your users.This course covers Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam objectives to help you prepare for the Access Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019): Exam MO-500 certification. Improving Table Usability Topic A: Create Lookups Within a Table Topic B: Work with Subdatasheets Creating Advanced Queries Topic A: Create Query Joins Topic B: Create Subqueries Topic C: Summarize Data Improving Form Presentation Topic A: Apply Conditional Formatting Topic B: Create Tab Pages with Subforms and Other Controls Creating Advanced Reports Topic A: Apply Advanced Formatting to a Report Topic B: Add a Calculated Field to a Report Topic C: Control Pagination and Print Quality Topic D: Add a Chart to a Report Importing and Exporting Table Data Topic A: Import and Link Data Topic B: Export Data Topic C: Create a Mail Merge Using Queries to Manage Data Topic A: Create Action Queries Topic B: Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries Creating Complex Reports and Forms Topic A: Create Subreports Topic B: Create a Navigation Form Topic C: Show Details in Subforms and Popup Forms Creating Access Macros Topic A: Create a Standalone Macro to Automate Repetitive Tasks Topic B: Create a Macro to Program a User Interface Component Topic C: Filter Records by Using a Condition Topic D: Create a Data Macro Using VBA to Extend Database Capabilities Topic A: Introduction to VBA Topic B: Using VBA with Form Controls Managing a Database Topic A: Back Up a Database Topic B: Manage Performance Issues Topic C: Document a Database Distributing and Securing a Database Topic A: Split a Database for Multiple-User Access Topic B: Implement Security Topic C: Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File Topic D: Package a Database with a Digital Signature
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: IT Staff and Managers Network and systems personnel and engineers Small to mid-sized organizations that require fundamental knowledge on networking terms/concepts and configuration guidance for Meraki equipment. This also includes organizations looking to implement remote sites, provide a guest wireless solution, and collect user analytics. Overview Following completion of this course, students will understand, Install, Configure, monitor, and Troubleshoot the following: Navigate and Configure the dashboard Add MX/MR/MS/MV devices to the Dashboard Understand and Configure Configuration Templates Understand and Configure Group Policies Manage/Configure/Integrate Users and Radius Policies Configure, Monitor, and Troubleshoot MX Firewalls Troubleshoot devices and Connectivity This 3-day Cisco course provide students with the skills to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot a Cisco Meraki solution. Students will learn how to install and optimize Meraki MX Firewalls. Students will also learn how to configure the Meraki Dashboard Students will troubleshoot and configure the Meraki environment and learn how to diagnose and resolve user and Network issues that may arise. Introduction to Meraki The Meraki Mission Cisco Meraki: Bringing the Cloud to Enterprise Networks Cloud-Managed Networking Architecture Benefits of a Cloud-Based Solution The Meraki Full Stack: New and Unique Value Proposition Meraki Deployment ? How it works Why Customers Choose Meraki Meraki MS Switches Overview Meraki MX Security Appliances Overview Meraki SD-WAN Overview Meraki MR Wireless Access Points Overview Cisco Meraki Systems Manager Overview Cisco Meraki MV Vision Security Cameras Overview Meraki API Overview Meraki Licensing Enterprise Support Cisco Meraki Documentation Cloud Management with the Meraki Dashboard The Meraki Dashboard Dashboard: Organizational Structure Out-of-band Cloud Management Loss of Connectivity to the Cisco Meraki Cloud Meraki Dashboard Logins Create Dashboard Accounts and Organization MSP Logins - Manage Multiple Organizations Modify an Organization View Organizations Health Meraki Dashboard Best Practices Dashboard Search Meraki Help Organizational Wide Settings Configure Monitor Create and Manage Configuration Templates Network-Wide Settings Configure Meraki MX Security Benefits of a Cloud Managed Security Solution Threat Management Solution Advanced Security Licenses Reliable, Cost Effective Connectivity with Meraki SD-WAN Site-to-Site VPN (Auto VPN) High Availability and Path Redundancy Application-Aware Intelligent Path Control Traffic Monitoring and Analytics Integrating Active Directory Cisco Meraki MX Models and Features Configuring the Local Status Page Adding Appliance to Network Device Configuration Configuring the Warm Spare Feature Device Tags & Notes Configuring Addressing & VLANs DHCP Server Configuration and Options Meraki Firewall Configuration Meraki Site-to-Site VPN One Arm VPN Concentrator Configuration Meraki Client VPN Meraki Active Directory Integration Meraki Access Control Meraki Splash Page Configuration Configuring Access Policies Teleworker VPN/L3 Roaming