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WEBINAR: CLOUD COMPUTING DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

Cloud computing is revolutionizing every industry.

WEBINAR: CLOUD COMPUTING DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

Cloud computing is revolutionizing every industry. But it’s crucial that you know how to adopt it without getting your organization into hot water! Presented by globally recognized author, Kevin L. Jackson, this webinar will provide you with the background needed to:

  • Understand and explain cloud computing,
  • Address associated cybersecurity challenges
  • Avoid criminal punishments and civil fines associated with data breaches and data privacy violations

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HOW TO IMPLEMENT A HYBRID CLOUD STRATEGY

The cloud has transformed the ways in which companies and organizations of all

HOW TO IMPLEMENT A HYBRID CLOUD STRATEGY

The cloud has transformed the ways in which companies and organizations of all types and sizes go about conducting their business and serving their customers. Few other paradigms in technology have had such an impact. But if your organization is considering making a move to the cloud, there are many considerations that you need to explore ahead of time, not least of which is what cloud model would be the best for you to adopt. Public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud? And when you’ve made that decision, what is the best route for getting there? If you’re a manager or senior executive of a company that is planning on adopting a hybrid cloud model, this video course, hosted by technology expert and prolific author Kevin Jackson, shows you how to successfully implement a hybrid cloud strategy. You’ll learn how to discuss, decide, coordinate, manage, and execute a digital transformation solution for your organization that takes advantage of the strengths and flexibility of cloud computing and hybrid IT. Jackson lays out how organizations of any significant size will need to design and deploy a hybrid IT solution if they are to successfully compete, no matter the industry vertical, and guides you in how to do it. You’ll also learn about the “Digital Transformation Triangle” concept, its digital transformation components, how they interact with one another, their effect on IT governance, cultural change management, and how they can advance your organization’s digital transformation journey. When you’ve completed this video course, you will have a good understanding of how you’ll need to manage implementing a hybrid cloud for your organization.

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CLOUD SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Cloud computing has real-world security implications for a number of industries.

CLOUD SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Cloud computing has real-world security implications for a number of industries. The financial services industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges, including rules and regulations to prevent fraud and protect consumer data. This course explores the cloud security requirements specific to finance, broken down by region: Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas. Instructor Kevin L. Jackson provides a preliminary overview of cloud computing and its vulnerabilities, as well as the financial services industry’s approach to cybersecurity in general. He then provides regional breakdowns, exploring security requirements for each area. The course concludes with a review of key threats and some real-world case studies that show how different security controls can be used to defend enterprises from similar attacks.

Learning Objectives:

  • Cloud computing drivers
  • Deployment and services models
  • Attack vectors
  • Cyberthreats to financial services
  • Regional requirements for data privacy and protection
  • Regional risk and compliance requirements
  • Case studies in financial cloud security

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CLOUD SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

Cloud computing has real-world security implications for a number of industries.

CLOUD SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY

Cloud computing has real-world security implications for a number of industries. Healthcare faces unique cybersecurity challenges, including rules and regulations protecting patient privacy. This course explores the cloud security requirements specific to the healthcare industry, broken down by region: Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas. Instructor Kevin L. Jackson provides a preliminary overview of cloud computing and its vulnerabilities, as well as the healthcare industry’s approach to cybersecurity in general. He then provides regional breakdowns, exploring security requirements for each area. The course concludes with a review of key threats and some real-world case studies that show how different security controls can be used to defend enterprises from similar attacks.

Learning Objectives:

  • Cloud computing drivers
  • Deployment and services models
  • Attack vectors
  • Cyberthreats to healthcare
  • Regional requirements for data privacy and protection
  • Regional risk and compliance requirements
  • Case studies in healthcare cloud security

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DESIGNING THE PHYSICAL CLOUD

In the combined world of IT and Business, cloud computing is becoming necessary to scale.

DESIGNING THE PHYSICAL CLOUD

In the combined world of IT and Business, cloud computing is becoming necessary to scale. In this course, Designing the Physical Cloud, you will learn foundational knowledge of how to build the physical cloud computing infrastructure, and the key technical, business, and security issues. First, you will learn how to transition apps and business processes to a cloud or hybrid environment. Next, you will align business or mission goals to the adoption of cloud computing based services. Finally, you will design and establish policies and guidelines necessary for information technology governance within a hybrid IT environment, and learn how to explain key legal, jurisdictional and data sovereignty issues. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills needed to not only design the physical cloud environment for your business needs, but also be able to lead the digital transformation of the infrastructure you manage.

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PROVIDING SECURE CLOUD APPLICATIONS

Cloud computing has rocked every industry and has completely redefined enterprise information

PROVIDING SECURE CLOUD APPLICATIONS

Cloud computing has rocked every industry and has completely redefined enterprise information technology. Developers must now use DevSecOps, Serverless Computing, and Microservices to invent and deploy entirely new business models. In this course, Providing Secure Cloud Applications, you will learn how to do this in a secure manner. First, you will learn how to design a secure cloud application. Next, you will discover how to successfully migrate legacy applications to the cloud. Finally, you will explore how to securely operate in the cloud computing environment. When you have finished this course, you will be prepared to develop and deploy secure cloud applications that deliver true value to your organization.

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MANAGING DATA IN THE CLOUD

In their efforts to realize the advantages of cloud computing, companies are struggling

MANAGING DATA IN THE CLOUD

In their efforts to realize the advantages of cloud computing, companies are struggling with the task of managing and protecting data. This course, Managing Data in the Cloud, will instruct you on the best ways to perform these tasks. You will first learn how to transition applications or business processes to a cloud computing or hybrid IT environment. Next, you’ll discover how to lead the digital transformation of a business or organization and align business or mission goals to the adoption of cloud computing based services. Finally, you will take a look into designing and establishing the policies and guidelines necessary for information technology governance within a hybrid IT environment. By the end of this course, you will be able to advise and lead this difficult, but important task.

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CLOUD COMPUTING AND THE SECURITY CHALLENGE

Organizations everywhere are trying to leverage cloud computing to achieve business

CLOUD COMPUTING AND THE SECURITY CHALLENGE

Organizations everywhere are trying to leverage cloud computing to achieve business or mission goals. Many believe it’s just marketing hype while other’s see it as a wholesale change in how information technology is delivered. In this course, Cloud Computing and the Security Challenge, you’ll learn about cloud computing and the security challenge of it all. First, you’ll explore a short history of cloud computing. Next, you’ll discover the basic cloud computing concepts and introduces you to the key cloud computing transition security challenges. Finally, you’ll learn how to be able to describe the value this new model delivers and explain how to effectively address some of the most important cloud cyber security concerns. After finishing this course, you’ll understand why cloud computing isn’t just marketing hype.

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ARCHITECTING CLOUD COMPUTING SOLUTIONS

Cloud adoption is a core component of digital transformation. Scaling the IT environment

ARCHITECTING CLOUD COMPUTING SOLUTIONS

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Cloud adoption is a core component of digital transformation. Scaling the IT environment, making it resilient, and reducing costs are what organizations want. Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions presents and explains critical Cloud solution design considerations and technology decisions required to choose and deploy the right Cloud service and deployment models, based on your business and technology service requirements.

This book starts with the fundamentals of cloud computing and its architectural concepts. It then walks you through Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS), deployment models (public, private, community, and hybrid) and implementation options (Enterprise, MSP, and CSP) to explain and describe the key considerations and challenges organizations face during cloud migration. Later, this book delves into how to leverage DevOps, Cloud-Native, and Serverless architectures in your Cloud environment and presents industry best practices for scaling your Cloud environment. Finally, this book addresses (in depth) managing essential cloud technology service components such as data storage, security controls, and disaster recovery. By the end of this book, you will have mastered all the design considerations and operational trades required to adopt Cloud services, no matter which cloud service provider you choose.

Key Features

-A step-by-step guide that will practically guide you through implementing Cloud computing services effectively and efficiently.

-Learn to choose the most ideal Cloud service model, and adopt appropriate Cloud design considerations for your organization.

-Leverage Cloud computing methodologies to successfully develop a cost-effective Cloud environment successfully.

Kevin L. Jackson is a globally recognized technology expert, Thought Leader and Industry Influencer. He has also been recognized as a “Top 100 Influencer and Brand” (Onalytica 2017) and a “Top Federal IT Blog” (FedTech Magazine 2015,2016). Internationally recognizable firms that have sponsored blog posts authored by him include Cisco, Microsoft and IBM. Mr. Jackson has also been featured in podcasts and online video with Dell, IBM, Intel Corporation and National Public Radio. In May 2018 he was awarded an Information Security Leadership Award for his work in the US Federal Government Sector by the President, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2.

Mr. Jackson’s commercial experience includes Vice President J.P. Morgan Chase, Worldwide Sales Executive for IBM and Engility Corporation Director Cloud Solutions. Recently he served as part of a team responsible for onboarding mission applications to the US Intelligence Community cloud computing environment (IC ITE). Publications include, “GovCloud: Cloud Computing for the Business of Government” (Government Training Inc., 2011), “GovCloud II: Implementation and Cloud Brokerage Services” (Government Training Inc, 2012), “Practical Cloud Security: A Cross Industry View” (Taylor & Francis, 2016), and “Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions” (Packt, 2018). Mr. Jackson also delivers online training through Pluralsight. Professional certifications include:

  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Professional Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Executive FedRAMP Credential
  • Certified CloudMASTER

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GOVCLOUD: CLOUD COMPUTING FOR THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT

GovCloud: Cloud Computing for the Business of Government is the Essential Desk

GOVCLOUD: CLOUD COMPUTING FOR THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT

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GovCloud: Cloud Computing for the Business of Government is the Essential Desk Reference and Guide for Managers The United States Government. As the world’s largest consumer of information technology, it spends over $76 billion annually on more than 10,000 different systems. Fragmentation of systems, poor project execution, and the legacy technology in the federal government have presented barriers to achieving the productivity and performance gains found when technology is deployed effectively in the private sector. All that is about to change as the Obama Administration obliges federal departments to look to Cloud Computing to cut costs and solve many of the problems that have plagued IT deployment for decades. How do federal IT managers and those controlling the budgets go about deciding what is best for them? The answer is “GovCloud: Cloud Computing for the Business of Government”, a new book written by Kevin L. Jackson, an acknowledged international expert in this arena. With writer Don Philpott, he has created an easy to understand five-step process that explains what Cloud Computing is all about and what the best options are to meet your particular needs. It discusses, in detail, all the latest developments in this area – from administration requirements to the search for industry-wide standards. The book describes the key characteristics of Cloud Computing and various deployment and delivery models. It contains case studies and best practices, how to set and meet goals, how to implement and use Cloud Computing and how to make sure it is working. It is packed with practical tips, checklists and unique templates that can be used to design and implement Cloud Computing to meet agency-specific needs. There is also a detailed glossary for those not familiar with Cloud Computing terms. For a more detailed resource, try “Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions”.

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PRACTICAL CLOUD SECURITY: A CROSS-INDUSTRY VIEW

“Practical Cloud Security: A Cross-Industry View” by Melvin Greer and Kevin Jackson

PRACTICAL CLOUD SECURITY: A CROSS-INDUSTRY VIEW

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“Practical Cloud Security: A Cross-Industry View” by Melvin Greer and Kevin Jackson is a comprehensive guide to industry-specific cybersecurity threats and provide a detailed risk management framework required to mitigate business risk associated with the adoption of cloud computing. This book can serve multiple purposes, not the least of which is documenting the breadth and severity of the challenges that today’s enterprises face, and the breadth of programmatic elements required to address these challenges. This has become a boardroom issue: Executives must not only exploit the potential of information technologies, but manage their potential risks. Kevin L. Jackson is a globally recognized technology expert, Thought Leader and Industry Influencer.  He has also been recognized as a “Top 100 Influencer and Brand” (Onalytica 2017) and a “Top Federal IT Blog” (FedTech Magazine 2015,2016).  Internationally recognizable firms that have sponsored blog posts authored by him include Cisco, Microsoft and IBM.  Mr. Jackson has also been featured in podcasts and online video with Dell, IBM, Intel Corporation and National Public Radio. In May 2018 he was awarded an Information Security Leadership Award for his work in the US Federal Government Sector by the President, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Mr. Jackson’s commercial experience includes Vice President J.P. Morgan Chase, Worldwide Sales Executive for IBM and Engility Corporation Director Cloud Solutions. Recently he served as part of a team responsible for onboarding mission applications to the US Intelligence Community cloud computing environment (IC ITE). Publications include, “GovCloud: Cloud Computing for the Business of Government” (Government Training Inc., 2011), “GovCloud II: Implementation and Cloud Brokerage Services” (Government Training Inc, 2012), “Practical Cloud Security: A Cross Industry View” (Taylor & Francis, 2016), and “Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions” (Packt, 2018). Mr. Jackson also delivers online training through Pluralsight. Professional certifications include:

  • Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Professional Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Executive FedRAMP Credential
  • Certified CloudMASTER

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FEATURED BOOK

FEATURED BOOK

Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions

Build cloud strategies that align technology and economics while effectively managing risk – May 30, 2018

by Kevin L. Jackson (Author), Scott Goessling (Author)

Accelerating Business and Mission Success with Cloud Computing.

Key Features

  • A step-by-step guide that will practically guide you through implementing Cloud computing services effectively and efficiently.
  • Learn to choose the most ideal Cloud service model, and adopt appropriate Cloud design considerations for your organization.
  • Leverage Cloud computing methodologies to successfully develop a cost-effective Cloud environment successfully.
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Book Description

Cloud adoption is a core component of digital transformation. Scaling the IT environment, making it resilient, and reducing costs are what organizations want. Architecting Cloud Computing Solutions presents and explains critical Cloud solution design considerations and technology decisions required to choose and deploy the right Cloud service and deployment models, based on your business and technology service requirements.