Understand the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity solutions across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and related cloud-based Microsoft services Key Features Grasp Azure AD services and identity principles, secure authentication, and access management Understand threat protection with Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Defender for Cloud security management Learn about security capabilities in Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Intune Book DescriptionCloud technologies have made building a defense-in-depth security strategy of paramount importance. Without proper planning and discipline in deploying the security posture across Microsoft 365 and Azure, you are compromising your infrastructure and data. Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals is a comprehensive guide that covers all of the exam objectives for the SC-900 exam while walking you through the core security services available for Microsoft 365 and Azure. This book starts by simplifying the concepts of security, compliance, and identity before helping you get to grips with Azure Active Directory, covering the capabilities of Microsoft's identity and access management (IAM) solutions. You'll then advance to compliance center, information protection, and governance in Microsoft 365. You'll find out all you need to know about the services available within Azure and Microsoft 365 for building a defense-in-depth security posture, and finally become familiar with Microsoft's compliance monitoring capabilities. By the end of the book, you'll have gained the knowledge you need to take the SC-900 certification exam and implement solutions in real-life scenarios. What you will learn Become well-versed with security, compliance, and identity principles Explore the authentication, access control, and identity management capabilities of Azure Active Directory Understand the identity protection and governance aspects of Azure and Microsoft 365 Get to grips with the basic security capabilities for networks, VMs, and data Discover security management through Microsoft Defender for Cloud Work with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender Deal with compliance, governance, and risk in Microsoft 365 and Azure Who this book is forThis book is for cloud security engineers, Microsoft 365 administrators, Azure administrators, and anyone in between who wants to get up to speed with the security, compliance, and identity fundamentals to achieve the SC-900 certification. A basic understanding of the fundamental services within Microsoft 365 and Azure will be helpful but not essential.

A detailed guide to preparing for the MS-700 exam and earning associate-level Microsoft Teams administrator certification Key Features Plan and design your Microsoft Teams deployment Prepare, implement, and manage policies for Microsoft Teams and for apps within Teams Work with self-assessment questions and a mock exam and take the MS-700 certification exam with confidence Book DescriptionExam MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams tests your knowledge and competence in the deployment, management, and monitoring of Microsoft Teams features within the Microsoft 365 platform. This book will teach you how to effectively plan and implement the required services using both the Teams admin centre within Microsoft 365 and Windows PowerShell. Throughout the chapters, you'll learn about all the policies relating to messaging, teams, meetings, and more; get to grips with the settings; and explore configuration options that a Teams administrator would encounter in their day-to-day responsibilities. You'll also discover best practices for rolling out and managing Teams services for users within your Microsoft 365 tenant as you explore each objective in detail. By the end of this Microsoft Teams book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MS-700 certification exam and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide. What you will learn Plan and configure network settings and licensing for Microsoft Teams Plan and configure security, compliance, and governance for Microsoft Teams Manage users and configure guest and external access Configure and manage Microsoft Teams devices Create and manage teams, channels, and core experiences Manage Phone System and numbers for Microsoft Teams Troubleshoot audio, video, client, and environment issues Practice with a mock exam with answers and explanations Who this book is forThis book is for IT professionals who want to earn the Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with the principles of administering core features and services within a Microsoft 365 tenant and a basic understanding of Microsoft Teams features are needed. Prior knowledge of other Microsoft 365 workloads such as Security & Compliance will also be beneficial. To maximize the odds of passing the MS-700 exam, use this exam guide's content and practice questions to prepare alongside practicing concepts first-hand when possible.

Develop a deep understanding of Kubernetes and the cloud native ecosystem, and pass the CKA exam with confidence with this end-to-end study guide Key Features Get to grips with the core concepts of Kubernetes API primitives Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters Cement your credibility in the job market by becoming a Certified Kubernetes Administrator Book DescriptionKubernetes is the most popular container orchestration tool in the industry. The Kubernetes Administrator certification will help you establish your credibility and enable you to efficiently support the business growth of individual organizations with the help of this open source platform. The book begins by introducing you to Kubernetes architecture and the core concepts of Kubernetes. You'll then get to grips with the main Kubernetes API primitives, before diving into cluster installation, configuration, and management. Moving ahead, you'll explore different approaches while maintaining the Kubernetes cluster, perform upgrades for the Kubernetes cluster, as well as backup and restore etcd. As you advance, you'll deploy and manage workloads on Kubernetes and work with storage for Kubernetes stateful workloads with the help of practical scenarios. You'll also delve into managing the security of Kubernetes applications and understand how different components in Kubernetes communicate with each other and with other applications. The concluding chapters will show you how to troubleshoot cluster- and application-level logging and monitoring, cluster components, and applications in Kubernetes. By the end of this Kubernetes book, you'll be fully prepared to pass the CKA exam and gain practical knowledge that can be applied in your day-to-day work. What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of Kubernetes and its tools Get hands-on experience in installing and configuring Kubernetes clusters Manage Kubernetes clusters and deployed workloads with ease Get up and running with Kubernetes networking and storage Manage the security of applications deployed on Kubernetes Find out how to monitor, log, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and apps among others Who this book is forThis book is for application developers, DevOps engineers, data engineers, and cloud architects who want to pass the CKA exam and certify their Kubernetes Administrator skills in the market. Basic knowledge of Kubernetes is recommended to get the most out of this book.

Develop foundational skills in ethical hacking and penetration testing while getting ready to pass the certification exam Key Features Learn how to look at technology from the standpoint of an attacker Understand the methods that attackers use to infiltrate networks Prepare to take and pass the exam in one attempt with the help of hands-on examples and mock tests Book DescriptionWith cyber threats continually evolving, understanding the trends and using the tools deployed by attackers to determine vulnerabilities in your system can help secure your applications, networks, and devices. To outmatch attacks, developing an attacker's mindset is a necessary skill, which you can hone with the help of this cybersecurity book. This study guide takes a step-by-step approach to helping you cover all the exam objectives using plenty of examples and hands-on activities. You'll start by gaining insights into the different elements of InfoSec and a thorough understanding of ethical hacking terms and concepts. You'll then learn about various vectors, including network-based vectors, software-based vectors, mobile devices, wireless networks, and IoT devices. The book also explores attacks on emerging technologies such as the cloud, IoT, web apps, and servers and examines prominent tools and techniques used by hackers. Finally, you'll be ready to take mock tests, which will help you test your understanding of all the topics covered in the book. By the end of this book, you'll have obtained the information necessary to take the 312-50 exam and become a CEH v11 certified ethical hacker. What you will learn Get to grips with information security and ethical hacking Undertake footprinting and reconnaissance to gain primary information about a potential target Perform vulnerability analysis as a means of gaining visibility of known security weaknesses Become familiar with the tools and techniques used by an attacker to hack into a target system Discover how network sniffing works and ways to keep your information secure Explore the social engineering techniques attackers use to compromise systems Who this book is forThis ethical hacking book is for security professionals, site admins, developers, auditors, security officers, analysts, security consultants, and network engineers. Basic networking knowledge (Network+) and at least two years of experience working within the InfoSec domain are expected.

Gain in-depth knowledge of Azure fundamentals that will make it easy for you to achieve AZ-900 certification Key Features Get fundamental knowledge of cloud concepts and the Microsoft Azure platform Explore practical exercises to gain experience of working with the Microsoft Azure platform in the real world Prepare to achieve AZ-900 certification on the first go with the help of simplified examples covered in the book Book DescriptionThis is the digital and cloud era, and Microsoft Azure is one of the top cloud computing platforms. It's now more important than ever to understand how the cloud functions and the different services that can be leveraged across the cloud. This book will give you a solid understanding of cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure, starting by taking you through cloud concepts in depth, then focusing on the core Azure architectural components, solutions, and management tools. Next, you will understand security concepts, defense-in-depth, and key security services such as Network Security Groups and Azure Firewall, as well as security operations tooling such as Azure Security Center and Azure Sentinel. As you progress, you will understand how identity, governance, privacy, and compliance are managed in Azure. Finally, you will get to grips with cost management, service-level agreements, and service life cycles. Throughout, the book features a number of hands-on exercises to support the concepts, services, and solutions discussed. This provides you with a glimpse of real-world scenarios, before finally concluding with practice questions for AZ-900 exam preparation. By the end of this Azure book, you will have a thorough understanding of cloud concepts and Azure fundamentals, enabling you to pass the AZ-900 certification exam easily. What you will learn Explore cloud computing with Azure cloud Gain an understanding of the core Azure architectural components Acquire knowledge of core services and management tools on Azure Get up and running with security concepts, security operations, and protection from threats Focus on identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features Understand Azure cost management, SLAs, and service life cycles Who this book is forThis Azure fundamentals book is both for those with technical backgrounds and non-technical backgrounds who want to learn and explore the field of cloud computing, especially with Azure. This book will also help anyone who wants to develop a good foundation for achieving advanced Azure certifications. There is no prerequisite for this book except a willingness to learn and explore cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure.

Explore the latest MS-900 exam skills and concepts with this updated second edition Key Features Work with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock tests based on the latest exam pattern This updated second edition covers concepts including Microsoft Forms, Microsoft 365 Security Center, and more Understand the security considerations and benefits of adopting different types of cloud services Book DescriptionMicrosoft 365 Certified Fundamentals certification demonstrates your foundational knowledge of adopting cloud services, specifically the software as a service (SaaS) model. Exam MS-900 tests your understanding of Microsoft 365 services, components, their implementation, security, licensing, and general cloud concepts. This updated second edition covers all the recent and important changes in the examination in detail to help you achieve certification. You'll begin by exploring key topics such as Microsoft security and compliance policies, pricing and support, and cloud concepts. The book helps you to understand these concepts with the help of real-world scenarios, learning about platform services such as Microsoft Windows, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 apps, Teams, and Exchange. The content has been updated to include Microsoft Forms, Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Security Center, Windows Virtual Desktop, and Insider Risk Management. Each chapter contains a section that will test your knowledge of the core concepts covered. Finally, you'll take a practice exam with extra questions to help prepare you for the actual test. By the end of this MS-900 book, you'll be well-equipped to confidently pass the MS-900 certification exam with the help of the updated exam pattern. What you will learn Understand cloud services and deployment models, including public and private clouds Find out the differences between SaaS and IaaS consumption models, and where Microsoft services fit in Explore the reporting and analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365 Use Compliance Manager and Security Center to audit your organization Discover and implement best practices for licensing options available in Microsoft 365 Gain insights into the exam objectives and knowledge required before taking the MS-900 exam Who this book is forThis book is for intermediate as well as experienced administrators and individuals looking for tips and tricks to pass the latest MS-900 exam and achieve Microsoft 365 certification. Basic knowledge of Microsoft services and cloud concepts is assumed in order to get the most out of this book.

Written by Microsoft MVPs and Azure experts, this comprehensive guide comes with self-study exercises to help you understand the concepts better and move closer to becoming a skilled Azure DevOps engineer Key Features Explore a step-by-step approach to designing and creating a successful DevOps environment Understand how to implement continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines on Azure Integrate and implement security, compliance, containers, and databases in your DevOps strategies Book DescriptionThe AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions certification helps DevOps engineers and administrators get to grips with practices such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), containerization, and zero downtime deployments using Azure DevOps Services. This new edition is updated with advanced topics such as site reliability engineering (SRE), continuous improvement, and planning your cloud transformation journey. The book begins with the basics of CI/CD and automated deployments, and then moves ahead to show you how to apply configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) along with managing databases in DevOps scenarios. As you make progress, you'll explore fitting security and compliance with DevOps and find out how to instrument applications and gather metrics to understand application usage and user behavior. This book will also help you implement a container build strategy and manage Azure Kubernetes Services. Lastly, you'll discover quick tips and tricks to confidently apply effective DevOps practices and learn to create your own Azure DevOps organization. By the end of this DevOps book, you'll have gained the knowledge needed to ensure seamless application deployments and business continuity. What you will learn Get acquainted with Azure DevOps Services and DevOps practices Discover how to efficiently implement CI/CD processes Build and deploy a CI/CD pipeline with automated testing on Azure Integrate security and compliance in pipelines Understand and implement Azure Container Services Effectively close the loop from production back to development Apply continuous improvement strategies to deliver innovation at scale Who this book is forThe book is for anyone looking to prepare for the AZ-400 certification exam. Software developers, application developers, and IT professionals who want to implement DevOps practices for the Azure cloud will also find this book helpful. Familiarity with Azure DevOps basics, software development, and development practices is recommended but not necessary.

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing (ENARSI), Version 8 course in the CCNP curriculum. The two courses in this CCNP Enterprise Version 8.0 curriculum provide students with knowledge and skills needed to configure, operate, and troubleshoot large-scale enterprise networks. The courses cover a broad range of routing, switching, and wireless topics along with security best practices used in software-driven digital networks. CCNP Enterprise certification requires candidates to pass two 120-minute exams-CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core ENCOR 350-401 and CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410. By the end of the CCNP course series, students gain practical, hands-on lab experience preparing them for the CCNP Enterprise certification exams and career-ready skills for professional-level roles in the Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) industry. CCNP Enterprise: Advanced Routing This second of the two-course CCNP Enterprise series focuses on implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing and redistribution for OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP along with VPN technologies, infrastructure security, and management tools used in Enterprise networks. Comprehensive labs emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration and troubleshooting skills. This course directly prepares for the Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services concentration exam (300-410) to earn the Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation Specialist certification. By also passing the core exam (350-401 ENCOR) you will earn the CCNP Enterprise certification. The 40 comprehensive labs in this manual emphasize hands-on learning and practice to reinforce configuration skills. This book is offered exclusively for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy courses. It is not designed for independent study or professional certification preparation. Visit netacad.com to learn more about program options and requirements. Related titles: CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core & CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing Portable Command Guide Book: 9780135768167 eBook: 9780135768181 31 Days Before Your CCNP and CCIE Enterprise Core Exam Book: 9780136965220 eBook: 9780136965169 CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410 Official Cert Guide Book: 9781587145254 Premium Edition: 9780135262054

Navigate Microsoft Azure cloud services like storage, security, networking, and compute cloud capabilities with ease and pass the AZ-104 exam while developing skills for daily use Key Features Get to grips with AZ-104 exam topics like infrastructure and applications to help with Azure administration Experience Azure through practical labs based on real-world administrative tasks Learn practical management tips from experienced professionals Book DescriptionExam Ref AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification and Beyond covers all the exam objectives and will help you to earn the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification with ease. Whether you're studying to pass the AZ-104 exam or just want hands-on experience in administering Azure, this AZ-104 study guide will help you to achieve your objectives. This book covers the latest Azure features and capabilities around configuring, managing, and securing Azure resources. Adhering to Microsoft's AZ-104 exam syllabus, this guide is divided into five modules. The first module will show you how to manage Azure identities and governance. You'll find out how to configure Azure subscription policies at the Azure subscription level and use Azure policies for resource groups. After that, the book covers techniques related to implementing and managing storage in Azure, enabling you to create and manage Azure Storage, including File and Blob storage. In the second module, you'll learn how to deploy and manage Azure compute resources. The third and fourth modules will teach you about configuring and managing virtual networks and monitoring and backing up Azure resources. Finally, you'll work through mock tests, with answers provided, to prepare for this exam. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills needed to pass the AZ-104 exam and be able to expertly manage Azure. What you will learn Manage Azure Active Directory users and groups along with role-based access control (RBAC) Discover how to handle subscriptions and implement governance Implement and manage storage solutions Modify and deploy Azure Resource Manager templates Create and configure containers and Microsoft Azure app services Implement, manage, and secure virtual networks Find out how to monitor resources via Azure Monitor Implement backup and recovery solutions Who this book is forThis book is for cloud administrators, engineers, and architects looking to understand Azure better and gain a firm grasp on administrative functions or anyone preparing to take the Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) exam. A basic understanding of the Azure platform is needed, but astute readers can comfortably learn all the concepts without having worked on the platform before by following all examples in the book.

Leverage Terraform's capabilities to reuse code, write modules, automate deployments, and manage infrastructure state Key Features Perform complex enterprise-grade infrastructure deployments using Terraform v1.0, the latest version of Terraform Learn to scale your infrastructure without introducing added deployment complexities Understand how to overcome infrastructure deployment challenges Book DescriptionTerraform is a highly sought-after technology for orchestrating infrastructure provisioning. This book is a complete reference guide to enhancing your infrastructure automation skills, offering up-to-date coverage of the HashiCorp infrastructure automation certification exam. This book is written in a clear and practical way with self-assessment questions and mock exams that will help you from a HashiCorp infrastructure automation certification exam perspective. This book covers end-to-end activities with Terraform, such as installation, writing its configuration file, Terraform modules, backend configurations, data sources, and infrastructure provisioning. You'll also get to grips with complex enterprise infrastructures and discover how to create thousands of resources with a single click. As you advance, you'll get a clear understanding of maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) in Repo/GitHub, along with learning how to create, modify, and remove infrastructure resources as and when needed. Finally, you'll learn about Terraform Cloud and Enterprise and their enhanced features. By the end of this book, you'll have a handy, up-to-date desktop reference guide along with everything you need to pass the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam with confidence. What you will learn Effectively maintain the life cycle of your infrastructure using Terraform 1.0 Reuse Terraform code to provision any cloud infrastructure Write Terraform modules on multiple cloud providers Use Terraform workflows with the Azure DevOps pipeline Write Terraform configuration files for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Discover ways to securely store Terraform state files Understand Policy as Code using Terraform Sentinel Gain an overview of Terraform Cloud and Terraform Enterprise Who this book is forThis book is for experienced cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, and solution architects interested in developing industry-grade skills with Terraform. You will also find this book useful if you want to pass the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate exam. Basic command-line skills and prior knowledge of cloud environments and their services are required before getting started with this book.

Explore site reliability engineering practices and learn key Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as CSR, Cloud Build, Container Registry, GKE, and Cloud Operations to implement DevOps Key Features Learn GCP services for version control, building code, creating artifacts, and deploying secured containerized applications Explore Cloud Operations features such as Metrics Explorer, Logs Explorer, and debug logpoints Prepare for the certification exam using practice questions and mock tests Book DescriptionDevOps is a set of practices that help remove barriers between developers and system administrators, and is implemented by Google through site reliability engineering (SRE). With the help of this book, you'll explore the evolution of DevOps and SRE, before delving into SRE technical practices such as SLA, SLO, SLI, and error budgets that are critical to building reliable software faster and balance new feature deployment with system reliability. You'll then explore SRE cultural practices such as incident management and being on-call, and learn the building blocks to form SRE teams. The second part of the book focuses on Google Cloud services to implement DevOps via continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). You'll learn how to add source code via Cloud Source Repositories, build code to create deployment artifacts via Cloud Build, and push it to Container Registry. Moving on, you'll understand the need for container orchestration via Kubernetes, comprehend Kubernetes essentials, apply via Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and secure the GKE cluster. Finally, you'll explore Cloud Operations to monitor, alert, debug, trace, and profile deployed applications. By the end of this SRE book, you'll be well-versed with the key concepts necessary for gaining Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification with the help of mock tests. What you will learn Categorize user journeys and explore different ways to measure SLIs Explore the four golden signals for monitoring a user-facing system Understand psychological safety along with other SRE cultural practices Create containers with build triggers and manual invocations Delve into Kubernetes workloads and potential deployment strategies Secure GKE clusters via private clusters, Binary Authorization, and shielded GKE nodes Get to grips with monitoring, Metrics Explorer, uptime checks, and alerting Discover how logs are ingested via the Cloud Logging API Who this book is forThis book is for cloud system administrators and network engineers interested in resolving cloud-based operational issues. IT professionals looking to enhance their careers in administering Google Cloud services and users who want to learn about applying SRE principles and implementing DevOps in GCP will also benefit from this book. Basic knowledge of cloud computing, GCP services, and CI/CD and hands-on experience with Unix/Linux infrastructure is recommended. You'll also find this book useful if you're interested in achieving Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification.

Become a Professional Cloud Architect by exploring the essential concepts, tools, and services in GCP and working through practice tests designed to help you take the exam confidently Key Features Plan and design a GCP cloud solution architecture Ensure the security and reliability of your cloud solutions and operations Assess your knowledge by taking mock tests with up-to-date exam questions Book DescriptionGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP) is one of the industry leaders thanks to its array of services that can be leveraged by organizations to bring the best out of their infrastructure. This book is a comprehensive guide for learning methods to effectively utilize GCP services and help you become acquainted with the topics required to pass Google's Professional Cloud Architect certification exam. Following the Professional Cloud Architect's official exam syllabus, you'll first be introduced to the GCP. The book then covers the core services that GCP offers, such as computing and storage, and takes you through effective methods of scaling and automating your cloud infrastructure. As you progress through the chapters, you'll get to grips with containers and services and discover best practices related to the design and process. This revised second edition features new topics such as Cloud Run, Anthos, Data Fusion, Composer, and Data Catalog. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the knowledge required to take and pass the Google Cloud Certification - Professional Cloud Architect exam and become an expert in GCP services. What you will learn Understand the benefits of being a Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect Find out how to enroll for the Professional Cloud Architect exam Master the compute options in GCP Explore security and networking options in GCP Get to grips with managing and monitoring your workloads in GCP Understand storage, big data, and machine learning services Become familiar with exam scenarios and passing strategies Who this book is forIf you are a cloud architect, cloud engineer, administrator, or any IT professional looking to learn how to implement Google Cloud services in your organization and become a GCP Certified Professional Cloud Architect, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of server infrastructure, including Linux and Windows Servers, is assumed. A solid understanding of network and storage will help you to make the most out of this book.

Master the Microsoft Azure platform and prepare for the AZ-304 certification exam by learning the key concepts needed to identify key stakeholder requirements and translate these into robust solutions Key Features Build secure and scalable solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform Learn how to design solutions that are compliant with customer requirements Work with real-world scenarios to become a successful Azure architect, and prepare for the AZ-304 exam Book DescriptionThe AZ-304 exam tests an architect's ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure solutions in Azure based on customer requirements. Exam Ref AZ-304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design Certification and Beyond offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the AZ-304 exam content to help you prepare for it confidently, pass the exam first time, and get ready for real-world challenges. This book will help you to investigate the need for good architectural practices and discover how they address common concerns for cloud-based solutions. You will work through the CloudStack, from identity and access through to infrastructure (IaaS), data, applications, and serverless (PaaS). As you make progress, you will delve into operations including monitoring, resilience, scalability, and disaster recovery. Finally, you'll gain a clear understanding of how these operations fit into the real world with the help of full scenario-based examples throughout the book. By the end of this Azure book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the AZ-304 certification exam and have a handy desktop reference guide. What you will learn Understand the role of architecture in the cloud Ensure security through identity, authorization, and governance Find out how to use infrastructure components such as compute, containerization, networking, and storage accounts Design scalable applications and databases using web apps, functions, messaging, SQL, and Cosmos DB Maintain operational health through monitoring, alerting, and backups Discover how to create repeatable and reliable automated deployments Understand customer requirements and respond to their changing needs Who this book is forThis book is for Azure Solution Architects who advise stakeholders and help translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Junior architects looking to advance their skills in the Cloud will also benefit from this book. Experience with the Azure platform is expected, and a general understanding of development patterns will be advantageous.

Architect, engineer, integrate, and implement security across increasingly complex, hybrid enterprise networks Key Features Learn how to apply industry best practices and earn the CASP+ certification Explore over 400 CASP+ questions to test your understanding of key concepts and help you prepare for the exam Discover over 300 illustrations and diagrams that will assist you in understanding advanced CASP+ concepts Book DescriptionCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) ensures that security practitioners stay on top of the ever-changing security landscape. The CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 Certification Guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the CompTIA CAS-004 exam so you can take it with confidence, fully equipped to pass on the first attempt. Written in a clear, succinct way with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed explanations, this book covers security architecture, security operations, security engineering, cryptography, governance, risk, and compliance. You'll begin by developing the skills to architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a resilient enterprise. Moving on, you'll discover how to monitor and detect security incidents, implement incident response, and use automation to proactively support ongoing security operations. The book also shows you how to apply security practices in the cloud, on-premises, to endpoints, and to mobile infrastructure. Finally, you'll understand the impact of governance, risk, and compliance requirements throughout the enterprise. By the end of this CASP study guide, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004 certification exam and have a handy reference guide. What you will learn Understand Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and the FedRAMP programs Respond to Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) by deploying hunt teams Understand the Cyber Kill Chain framework as well as MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Models Deploy advanced cryptographic solutions using the latest FIPS standards Understand compliance requirements for GDPR, PCI, DSS, and COPPA Secure Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial control systems (ICS), and SCADA Plan for incident response and digital forensics using advanced tools Who this book is forThis CompTIA book is for CASP+ CAS-004 exam candidates who want to achieve CASP+ certification to advance their career. Security architects, senior security engineers, SOC managers, security analysts, IT cybersecurity specialists/INFOSEC specialists, and cyber risk analysts will benefit from this book. Experience in an IT technical role or CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent is assumed.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified Microsoft Power BI data analyst and get the most out of Power BI Key Features Get the skills you need to pass the PL-300 certification exam with confidence Create and maintain robust reports and dashboards to enable a data-driven enterprise Test your new BI skills with the help of practice questions Book DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI enables organizations to create a data-driven culture with business intelligence for all. This guide to achieving the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification will help you take control of your organization's data and pass the exam with confidence. From getting started with Power BI to connecting to data sources, including files, databases, cloud services, and SaaS providers, to using Power BI's built-in tools to build data models and produce visualizations, this book will walk you through everything from setup to preparing for the certification exam. Throughout the chapters, you'll get detailed explanations and learn how to analyze your data, prepare it for consumption by business users, and maintain an enterprise environment in a secure and efficient way. By the end of this book, you'll be able to create and maintain robust reports and dashboards, enabling you to manage a data-driven enterprise, and be ready to take the PL-300 exam with confidence. What you will learn Connect to and prepare data from a variety of sources Clean, transform, and shape your data for analysis Create data models that enable insight creation Analyze data using Microsoft Power BI's capabilities Create visualizations to make analysis easier Discover how to deploy and manage Microsoft Power BI assets Who this book is forThis book is for data analysts and BI professionals who want to become more competent in Microsoft Power BI. Although the content in this book will help you pass the PL-300 exam, there are plenty of other practical applications beyond exam preparation in the chapters. No prior experience with Power BI is needed.

Discover how to implement information protection, data loss prevention, and information governance within Microsoft 365 Key Features Design, implement, and administer Microsoft Information Protection Implement data loss prevention to minimize the risk of data exfiltration Use Information Governance capabilities to ensure that data is stored in your environment for as long as necessary Book DescriptionCloud technologies have massively increased the amount of data being produced and the places in which this data is stored. Without proper planning and discipline in configuring information protection for your data, you may be compromising information and regulatory compliance. Microsoft Information Protection Administrator SC-400 Certification Guide begins with an overview of the SC-400 exam, and then enables you to envision, implement, and administer the Information Protection suite offered by Microsoft. The book also provides you with hands-on labs, along with the theory of creating policies and rules for content classification, data loss prevention, governance, and protection. Toward the end, you'll be able to take mock tests to help you prepare effectively for the exam. By the end of this Microsoft book, you'll have covered everything needed to pass the SC-400 certification exam, and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide. What you will learn Understand core exam objectives to pass the SC-400 exam with ease Find out how to create and manage sensitive information types for different types of data Create and manage policies and learn how to apply these to Microsoft 365 SaaS applications Broaden your knowledge of data protection on M365 Discover how to configure and manage the protection of your data in M365 Monitor activity regarding data access in M365 Understand and implement Data Governance in M365 Who this book is forIf you are a compliance administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, or Information Protection Administrator who wants to improve their knowledge of Microsoft Security & Compliance services, then this book is for you. This book is also ideal for anyone looking to achieve the SC-400 Information Protection Associate Administrator certification.