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Book  ISC 2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide

Download or read book ISC 2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide written by Ben Malisow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only official study guide for the new CCSP exam (ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide is your ultimate resource for the CCSP exam. As the only official study guide reviewed and endorsed by (ISC)2, this guide helps you prepare faster and smarter with the Sybex study tools that include pre-test assessments that show you what you know, and areas you need further review. Objective maps, exercises, and chapter review questions help you gauge your progress along the way, and the Sybex interactive online learning environment includes access to a PDF glossary, hundreds of flashcards, and two complete practice exams. Covering all CCSP domains, this book walks you through Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements, Cloud Data Security, Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security, Cloud Application Security, Operations, and Legal and Compliance with real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills along the way. The CCSP is the latest credential from (ISC)2 and the Cloud Security Alliance, designed to show employers that you have what it takes to keep their organization safe in the cloud. Learn the skills you need to be confident on exam day and beyond. Review 100% of all CCSP exam objectives Practice applying essential concepts and skills Access the industry-leading online study tool set Test your knowledge with bonus practice exams and more As organizations become increasingly reliant on cloud-based IT, the threat to data security looms larger. Employers are seeking qualified professionals with a proven cloud security skillset, and the CCSP credential brings your resume to the top of the pile. (ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Official Study Guide gives you the tools and information you need to earn that certification, and apply your skills in a real-world setting.

Book CISSP   Study Guide

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joshua Feldman
  • Publisher : Syngress
  • Release : 2023-01-25
  • ISBN : 0443187355
  • Pages : 642 pages

Download or read book CISSP Study Guide written by Joshua Feldman and published by Syngress. This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CISSP® Study Guide, Fourth Edition provides the latest updates on CISSP® certification, the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security professionals. In this new edition, readers will learn about what's included in the newest version of the exam's Common Body of Knowledge. The eight domains are covered completely and as concisely as possible. Each domain has its own chapter, including specially designed pedagogy to help readers pass the exam. Clearly stated exam objectives, unique terms/definitions, exam warnings, learning by example, hands-on exercises, and chapter ending questions help readers fully comprehend the material. - Provides the most complete and effective study guide to prepare you for passing the CISSP® exam--contains only what you need to pass the test, with no fluff! - Eric Conrad has prepared hundreds of professionals for passing the CISSP® exam through SANS, a popular and well-known organization for information security professionals - Covers all of the new information in the Common Body of Knowledge updated in May 2021, and also provides tiered end-of-chapter questions for a gradual learning curve, and a complete self-test appendix

Book Big Data  Databases and  Ownership  Rights in the Cloud

Download or read book Big Data Databases and Ownership Rights in the Cloud written by Marcelo Corrales Compagnucci and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-02 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two of the most important developments of this new century are the emergence of cloud computing and big data. However, the uncertainties surrounding the failure of cloud service providers to clearly assert ownership rights over data and databases during cloud computing transactions and big data services have been perceived as imposing legal risks and transaction costs. This lack of clear ownership rights is also seen as slowing down the capacity of the Internet market to thrive. Click-through agreements drafted on a take-it-or-leave-it basis govern the current state of the art, and they do not allow much room for negotiation. The novel contribution of this book proffers a new contractual model advocating the extension of the negotiation capabilities of cloud customers, thus enabling an automated and machine-readable framework, orchestrated by a cloud broker. Cloud computing and big data are constantly evolving and transforming into new paradigms where cloud brokers are predicted to play a vital role as innovation intermediaries adding extra value to the entire life cycle. This evolution will alleviate the legal uncertainties in society by means of embedding legal requirements in the user interface and related computer systems or its code. This book situates the theories of law and economics and behavioral law and economics in the context of cloud computing and takes database rights and ownership rights of data as prime examples to represent the problem of collecting, outsourcing, and sharing data and databases on a global scale. It does this by highlighting the legal constraints concerning ownership rights of data and databases and proposes finding a solution outside the boundaries and limitations of the law. By allowing cloud brokers to establish themselves in the market as entities coordinating and actively engaging in the negotiation of service-level agreements (SLAs), individual customers as well as small and medium-sized enterprises could efficiently and effortlessly choose a cloud provider that best suits their needs. This approach, which the author calls “plan-like architectures,” endeavors to create a more trustworthy cloud computing environment and to yield radical new results for the development of the cloud computing and big data markets.

Book Investment Adviser s Legal and Compliance Guide  3rd Edition

Download or read book Investment Adviser s Legal and Compliance Guide 3rd Edition written by O'Malley, Walsh and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investment Adviser's Legal and Compliance Guide

Book Accounting Guide

Download or read book Accounting Guide written by AICPA and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is critical to understand the complexities of the specialized accounting and regulatory requirements needed for the broker-dealer industry. This comprehensive guide has been designed to be beneficial for a wide range of professionals within the broker-dealer industry. Updates to this edition are to conform the content to current accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The updates include: SEC Release No. 34-86073, Amendment to Single Issuer Exemption for Broker-Dealers; ASU No. 2018-09, Codification Improvements; and, SEC Release Nos. 33-10532; 34-83875; IC-33203, Disclosure Update and Simplification. In addition, this edition features a new example disclosure note for revenue from contracts with customers, which has been added to the guide's illustrative financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Book Strategy  Leadership  and AI in the Cyber Ecosystem

Download or read book Strategy Leadership and AI in the Cyber Ecosystem written by Hamid Jahankhani and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategy, Leadership and AI in the Cyber Ecosystem investigates the restructuring of the way cybersecurity and business leaders engage with the emerging digital revolution towards the development of strategic management, with the aid of AI, and in the context of growing cyber-physical interactions (human/machine co-working relationships). The book explores all aspects of strategic leadership within a digital context. It investigates the interactions from both the firm/organization strategy perspective, including cross-functional actors/stakeholders who are operating within the organization and the various characteristics of operating in a cyber-secure ecosystem. As consumption and reliance by business on the use of vast amounts of data in operations increase, demand for more data governance to minimize the issues of bias, trust, privacy and security may be necessary. The role of management is changing dramatically, with the challenges of Industry 4.0 and the digital revolution. With this intelligence explosion, the influence of artificial intelligence technology and the key themes of machine learning, big data, and digital twin are evolving and creating the need for cyber-physical management professionals. - Discusses the foundations of digital societies in information governance and decision-making - Explores the role of digital business strategies to deal with big data management, governance and digital footprints - Considers advances and challenges in ethical management with data privacy and transparency - Investigates the cyber-physical project management professional [Digital Twin] and the role of Holographic technology in corporate decision-making

Book The Official  ISC 2 Guide to the CISSP CBK Reference

Download or read book The Official ISC 2 Guide to the CISSP CBK Reference written by John Warsinske and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 999 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only official, comprehensive reference guide to the CISSP All new for 2019 and beyond, this is the authoritative common body of knowledge (CBK) from (ISC)2 for information security professionals charged with designing, engineering, implementing, and managing the overall information security program to protect organizations from increasingly sophisticated attacks. Vendor neutral and backed by (ISC)2, the CISSP credential meets the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024. This CBK covers the new eight domains of CISSP with the necessary depth to apply them to the daily practice of information security. Written by a team of subject matter experts, this comprehensive reference covers all of the more than 300 CISSP objectives and sub-objectives in a structured format with: Common and good practices for each objective Common vocabulary and definitions References to widely accepted computing standards Highlights of successful approaches through case studies Whether you've earned your CISSP credential or are looking for a valuable resource to help advance your security career, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to apply the knowledge of the most recognized body of influence in information security.

Book  ISC 2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide

Download or read book ISC 2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide written by Mike Chapple and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-11 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: The CISSP objectives this book covered were issued in 2018. For coverage of the most recent CISSP objectives effective in April 2021, please look for the latest edition of this guide: (ISC)2 CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 9th Edition (ISBN: 9781119786238). CISSP (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Official Study Guide, 8th Edition has been completely updated for the latest 2018 CISSP Body of Knowledge. This bestselling Sybex study guide covers 100% of all exam objectives. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to expert content, real-world examples, advice on passing each section of the exam, access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, and much more. Reinforce what you've learned with key topic exam essentials and chapter review questions. Along with the book, you also get access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment that includes: Six unique 150 question practice exams to help you identify where you need to study more. Get more than 90 percent of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. More than 700 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce your learning and give you last-minute test prep before the exam A searchable glossary in PDF to give you instant access to the key terms you need to know for the exam Coverage of all of the exam topics in the book means you'll be ready for: Security and Risk Management Asset Security Security Engineering Communication and Network Security Identity and Access Management Security Assessment and Testing Security Operations Software Development Security

Book Smart Computing

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mohammad Ayoub Khan
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2021-05-12
  • ISBN : 1000382613
  • Pages : 1110 pages

Download or read book Smart Computing written by Mohammad Ayoub Khan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 1110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of SMART technologies is an interdependent discipline. It involves the latest burning issues ranging from machine learning, cloud computing, optimisations, modelling techniques, Internet of Things, data analytics, and Smart Grids among others, that are all new fields. It is an applied and multi-disciplinary subject with a focus on Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Timely system operations combined with Machine intelligence & Real-Time computing. It is not possible for any one person to comprehensively cover all aspects relevant to SMART Computing in a limited-extent work. Therefore, these conference proceedings address various issues through the deliberations by distinguished Professors and researchers. The SMARTCOM 2020 proceedings contain tracks dedicated to different areas of smart technologies such as Smart System and Future Internet, Machine Intelligence and Data Science, Real-Time and VLSI Systems, Communication and Automation Systems. The proceedings can be used as an advanced reference for research and for courses in smart technologies taught at graduate level.

Book Practical Cloud Security

Download or read book Practical Cloud Security written by Chris Dotson and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their rapidly changing architecture and API-driven automation, cloud platforms come with unique security challenges and opportunities. This hands-on book guides you through security best practices for multivendor cloud environments, whether your company plans to move legacy on-premises projects to the cloud or build a new infrastructure from the ground up. Developers, IT architects, and security professionals will learn cloud-specific techniques for securing popular cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and IBM Cloud. Chris Dotson—an IBM senior technical staff member—shows you how to establish data asset management, identity and access management, vulnerability management, network security, and incident response in your cloud environment.

Book CASP  CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide

Download or read book CASP CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide written by Jeff T. Parker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-01-23 with total page 917 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive coverage of the new CASP+ exam, with hands-on practice and interactive study tools The CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CAS-003, Third Edition, offers invaluable preparation for exam CAS-003. Covering 100 percent of the exam objectives, this book provides expert walk-through of essential security concepts and processes to help you tackle this challenging exam with full confidence. Practical examples and real-world insights illustrate critical topics and show what essential practices look like on the ground, while detailed explanations of technical and business concepts give you the background you need to apply identify and implement appropriate security solutions. End-of-chapter reviews help solidify your understanding of each objective, and cutting-edge exam prep software features electronic flashcards, hands-on lab exercises, and hundreds of practice questions to help you test your knowledge in advance of the exam. The next few years will bring a 45-fold increase in digital data, and at least one third of that data will pass through the cloud. The level of risk to data everywhere is growing in parallel, and organizations are in need of qualified data security professionals; the CASP+ certification validates this in-demand skill set, and this book is your ideal resource for passing the exam. Master cryptography, controls, vulnerability analysis, and network security Identify risks and execute mitigation planning, strategies, and controls Analyze security trends and their impact on your organization Integrate business and technical components to achieve a secure enterprise architecture CASP+ meets the ISO 17024 standard, and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is also compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). As such, this career-building credential makes you in demand in the marketplace and shows that you are qualified to address enterprise-level security concerns. The CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CAS-003, Third Edition, is the preparation resource you need to take the next big step for your career and pass with flying colors.

Book Diving into Secure Access Service Edge

Download or read book Diving into Secure Access Service Edge written by Jeremiah Ginn and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-11-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Implement Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for secure network and application communications, exploring SASE services including SD-WAN, ZTF, and more with expert Jeremiah Ginn who helps CxO leaders achieve SASE success Key FeaturesMerge networking and security services into a single architecture to simplify network infrastructureExplore how zero trust network access (ZTNA) restricts access to provide native application segmentationFocus on a native, multitenant cloud architecture that scales dynamically with demandBook Description The SASE concept was coined by Gartner after seeing a pattern emerge in cloud and SD-WAN projects where full security integration was needed. The market behavior lately has sparked something like a "space race" for all technology manufacturers and cloud service providers to offer a "SASE" solution. The current training available in the market is minimal and manufacturer-oriented, with new services being released every few weeks. Professional architects and engineers trying to implement SASE need to take a manufacturer-neutral approach. This guide provides a foundation for understanding SASE, but it also has a lasting impact because it not only addresses the problems that existed at the time of publication, but also provides a continual learning approach to successfully lead in a market that evolves every few weeks. Technology teams need a tool that provides a model to keep up with new information as it becomes available and stay ahead of market hype. With this book, you'll learn about crucial models for SASE success in designing, building, deploying, and supporting operations to ensure the most positive user experience (UX). In addition to SASE, you'll gain insight into SD-WAN design, DevOps, zero trust, and next-generation technical education methods. What you will learnDevelop a comprehensive understanding of SASE from a market and technical perspectiveUnderstand SASE services and components included in SASE solutionsMove logically from prescriptive design to policy-based design and orchestrationUnderstand standard SASE use cases and how to integrate future componentsConvert from a legacy network design model to a secure DevOps model for future projectsUse a functional design overlay to eliminate inter-service competition for the control plane of the SASE serviceWho this book is for This book is for technology and security leaders and specifically for any CTO, CSO, CISO, or CIO looking for an executive approach to SASE for their organization. Anyone implementing SD-WAN, SASE, and SASE services for cloud, network, and security infrastructure will also find this book helpful.

Book CompTIA Cloud Essentials  Study Guide

Download or read book CompTIA Cloud Essentials Study Guide written by Quentin Docter and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare for success on the New Cloud Essentials+ Exam (CLO-002) The latest title in the popular Sybex Study Guide series, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Study Guide helps candidates prepare for taking the NEW CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Exam (CLO-002). Ideal for non-technical professionals in IT environments, such as marketers, sales people, and business analysts, this guide introduces cloud technologies at a foundational level. This book is also an excellent resource for those with little previous knowledge of cloud computing who are looking to start their careers as cloud administrators. The book covers all the topics needed to succeed on the Cloud Essentials+ exam and provides knowledge and skills that any cloud computing professional will need to be familiar with. This skill set is in high demand, and excellent careers await in the field of cloud computing. Gets you up to speed on fundamental cloud computing concepts and technologies Prepares IT professionals and those new to the cloud for the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ exam objectives Provides practical information on making decisions about cloud technologies and their business impact Helps candidates evaluate business use cases, financial impacts, cloud technologies, and deployment models Examines various models for cloud computing implementation, including public and private clouds Identifies strategies for implementation on tight budgets Inside is everything candidates need to know about cloud concepts, the business principles of cloud environments, management and technical operations, cloud security, and more. Readers will also have access to Sybex's superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.

Book Kafka  The Definitive Guide

Download or read book Kafka The Definitive Guide written by Neha Narkhede and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2017-08-31 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every enterprise application creates data, whether it’s log messages, metrics, user activity, outgoing messages, or something else. And how to move all of this data becomes nearly as important as the data itself. If you’re an application architect, developer, or production engineer new to Apache Kafka, this practical guide shows you how to use this open source streaming platform to handle real-time data feeds. Engineers from Confluent and LinkedIn who are responsible for developing Kafka explain how to deploy production Kafka clusters, write reliable event-driven microservices, and build scalable stream-processing applications with this platform. Through detailed examples, you’ll learn Kafka’s design principles, reliability guarantees, key APIs, and architecture details, including the replication protocol, the controller, and the storage layer. Understand publish-subscribe messaging and how it fits in the big data ecosystem. Explore Kafka producers and consumers for writing and reading messages Understand Kafka patterns and use-case requirements to ensure reliable data delivery Get best practices for building data pipelines and applications with Kafka Manage Kafka in production, and learn to perform monitoring, tuning, and maintenance tasks Learn the most critical metrics among Kafka’s operational measurements Explore how Kafka’s stream delivery capabilities make it a perfect source for stream processing systems

Book AWS Certified Developer Official Study Guide

Download or read book AWS Certified Developer Official Study Guide written by Nick Alteen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Werner Vogels, Vice President and Corporate Technology Officer, Amazon The AWS exam has been updated. Your study guide should be, too. The AWS Certified Developer Official Study Guide–Associate Exam is your ultimate preparation resource for the latest exam! Covering all exam objectives, this invaluable resource puts a team of AWS experts at your side with expert guidance, clear explanations, and the wisdom of experience with AWS best practices. You’ll master core services and basic architecture, and equip yourself to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications using AWS. The AWS Developer certification is earned by those who demonstrate the technical knowledge and skill associated with best practices for building secure, reliable cloud-based applications using AWS technology. This book is your official exam prep companion, providing everything you need to know to pass with flying colors. Study the AWS Certified Developer Exam objectives Gain expert insight on core AWS services and best practices Test your understanding of key concepts with challenging chapter questions Access online study tools including electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, practice exams, and more Cloud computing offers businesses the opportunity to replace up-front capital infrastructure expenses with low, variable costs that scale as they grow. This customized responsiveness has negated the need for far-future infrastructure planning, putting thousands of servers at their disposal as needed—and businesses have responded, propelling AWS to the number-one spot among cloud service providers. Now these businesses need qualified AWS developers, and the AWS certification validates the exact skills and knowledge they’re looking for. When you’re ready to get serious about your cloud credentials, the AWS Certified Developer Official Study Guide–Associate Exam is the resource you need to pass the exam with flying colors. NOTE: As of October 7, 2019, the accompanying code for hands-on exercises in the book is available for downloading from the secure Resources area in the online test bank. You'll find code for Chapters 1, 2, 11, and 12.

Book CISSP For Dummies

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lawrence C. Miller
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2022-02-08
  • ISBN : 1119806909
  • Pages : 615 pages

Download or read book CISSP For Dummies written by Lawrence C. Miller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get CISSP certified, with this comprehensive study plan! Revised for the updated 2021 exam, CISSP For Dummies is packed with everything you need to succeed on test day. With deep content review on every domain, plenty of practice questions, and online study tools, this book helps aspiring security professionals unlock the door to success on this high-stakes exam. This book, written by CISSP experts, goes beyond the exam material and includes tips on setting up a 60-day study plan, exam-day advice, and access to an online test bank of questions. Make your test day stress-free with CISSP For Dummies! Review every last detail you need to pass the CISSP certification exam Master all 8 test domains, from Security and Risk Management through Software Development Security Get familiar with the 2021 test outline Boost your performance with an online test bank, digital flash cards, and test-day tips If you’re a security professional seeking your CISSP certification, this book is your secret weapon as you prepare for the exam.

Book AWS Certified Developer     Associate Guide

Download or read book AWS Certified Developer Associate Guide written by Vipul Tankariya and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-06-03 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn from the AWS subject-matter experts, explore real-world scenarios, and pass the AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam Key FeaturesThis fast-paced guide will help you clear the AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C01) exam with confidenceGain valuable insights to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based solutions using AWSDevelop expert core AWS skills with practice questions and mock testsBook Description This book will focus on the revised version of AWS Certified Developer Associate exam. The 2019 version of this exam guide includes all the recent services and offerings from Amazon that benefits developers. AWS Certified Developer - Associate Guide starts with a quick introduction to AWS and the prerequisites to get you started. Then, this book will describe about getting familiar with Identity and Access Management (IAM) along with Virtual private cloud (VPC). Next, this book will teach you about microservices, serverless architecture, security best practices, advanced deployment methods and more. Going ahead we will take you through AWS DynamoDB A NoSQL Database Service, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) and CloudFormation Overview. Lastly, this book will help understand Elastic Beanstalk and will also walk you through AWS lambda. At the end of this book, we will cover enough topics, tips and tricks along with mock tests for you to be able to pass the AWS Certified Developer - Associate exam and develop as well as manage your applications on the AWS platform. What you will learnCreate and manage users, groups, and permissions using AWS IAM servicesCreate a secured VPC with Public and Private Subnets, NAC, and Security groupsLaunching your first EC2 instance, and working with itHandle application traffic with ELB and monitor AWS resources with CloudWatchWork with AWS storage services such as S3, Glacier, and CloudFrontGet acquainted with AWS DynamoDB a NoSQL database serviceUse SWS to coordinate work across distributed application componentsWho this book is for This book is for IT professionals and developers looking to clear the AWS Certified Developer Associate 2019 exam. Developers looking to develop and manage their applications on the AWS platform will also find this book useful. No prior AWS experience is needed.