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Get ahead of the curve—learn about big data on the blockchain Blockchain came to prominence as the disruptive technology that made cryptocurrencies work. Now, data pros are using blockchain technology for faster real-time analysis, better data security, and more accurate predictions. Blockchain Data Analytics For Dummies is your quick-start guide to harnessing the potential of blockchain. Inside this book, technologists, executives, and data managers will find information and inspiration to adopt blockchain as a big data tool. Blockchain expert Michael G. Solomon shares his insight on what the blockchain is and how this new tech is poised to disrupt data. Set your organization on the cutting edge of analytics, before your competitors get there! Learn how blockchain technologies work and how they can integrate with big data Discover the power and potential of blockchain analytics Establish data models and quickly mine for insights and results Create data visualizations from blockchain analysis Discover how blockchains are disrupting the data world with this exciting title in the trusted For Dummies line!

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Dive into a secure future Professionals look to Ethereum as a blockchain-based platform to develop safe applications and conduct secure transactions. It takes a knowledgeable guiding hand to understand how Ethereum works and what it does — and Ethereum For Dummies provides that guidance. Written by one of the leading voices in the blockchain community and best selling author of Blockchain For Dummies, this book demystifies the workings of Ethereum and shows how it can enhance security, transactions, and investments. As an emerging application of blockchain technology, Ethereum attracts a wide swath of professionals ranging from financial pros who see it as a way to enhance their business, security analysts who want to conduct secure transactions, programmers who build apps that employ the Ethereum blockchain, or investors interested in cashing in on the rise of cryptocurrency. Ethereum For Dummies offers a starting point to all members of this audience as it provides easy-to-understand explanation of the tools and techniques of using Ethereum. Understand the fundamentals of Ethereum Build smart contracts Create decentralized applications Examine public and private chains If you need to get a grip on one of the biggest applications of blockchain technology, this book makes it easier.

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Print Textbook & Cybersecurity Cloud Lab Access: 180-day subscription. Cybersecurity Cloud Labs for for Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications provide fully immersive mock IT infrastructures with live virtual machines and real software, where students will learn and practice the foundational information security skills they will need to excel n their future careers. Unlike simulations, these hands-on virtual labs reproduce the complex challenges of the real world, without putting an institution’s assets at risk. Available as a standalone lab solution or bundled with Jones & Bartlett Learning textbooks, Cybersecurity Cloud Labs are an essential tool for mastering key course concepts through hands-on training. Lab 1: Implementing Access Controls with Windows Active Directory Lab 2: Using Access Control Lists to Modify File System Permissions on Windows Systems Lab 3: Configuring Microsoft Encrypting File System and BitLocker Drive Encryption Lab 4: Identifying and Removing Malware from Windows Systems Lab 5: Managing Group Policy within the Microsoft Windows Environment Lab 6: Auditing Windows Systems for Security Compliance Lab 7: Creating a Scheduled Backup and Replicating System Folders Lab 8: Hardening Windows Systems for Security Compliance Lab 9: Securing Internet Client and Server Applications on Windows Systems Lab 10: Investigating Security Incidents within the Microsoft Windows Environment

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Revised and updated to keep pace with this ever-changing field, Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications, Fourth Edition focuses on new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the Microsoft Windows operating system, placing a particular emphasis on Windows 11, and Windows Server 2022. The Fourth Edition highlights how to use tools and techniques to decrease risks arising from vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications. The book also includes a resource for readers desiring more information on Microsoft Windows OS hardening, application security, and incident management. With its accessible writing style, and step-by-step examples, this must-have resource will ensure readers are educated on the latest Windows security strategies and techniques. The Fourth Edition further expands on previous discussions to include more coverage of cloud computing topics, IPv6, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Malware and encryption sections have been completely updated as well to include the latest threats, mitigation techniques, and tools available. In all, the Fourth Edition includes the latest information needed to implement and manage Windows platforms in today’s dynamic environments. This book has also been fully updated to reflect current technology trends such as cloud, AI/ML, DevOps and the use of Microsoft Azure.

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Bundles and Virtual Lab Access are available on the Ordering Options tab. For questions about this title, please contact ISSAsupport@jblearning.com. Revised and updated with the latest data in the field, Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, Third Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts readers must know as they pursue careers in information systems security. The text opens with a discussion of the new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the transition to a digital world. Part 2 presents a high level overview of the Security+ Exam and provides students with information as they move toward this certification. The book closes with information on information security standards, education, professional certifications, and compliance laws. With its practical, conversational writing style and step-by-step examples, this text is a must-have resource for those entering the world of information systems security. -Maps fully to the six major domains of the CompTIA Security+ SYO-401 Certification exam -Updated to include coverage on recent compliance law and standards updates, including FISMA, NIST SP800-171, and PCI DSS v3.2 -New content on advanced malware and APT attacks to the end points such as ransomware and crypto locker -Addresses data breach and data breach incident response planning -Introduces recent "Internet of Things" risk threats and privacy issues -Available with the Virtual Security Cloud Labs which provide a hands-on, immersive mock IT infrastructure enabling students to test their skills with realistic security scenarios Part of the Jones & Bartlett Learning Information Systems Security & Assurance Series! Click here to learn more: http://www.issaseries.com/

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Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the essential concepts readers must know as they pursue careers in information systems security.

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Essential reading for launching a career in computer forensics Internet crime is on the rise, catapulting the need for computer forensics specialists. This new edition presents you with a completely updated overview of the basic skills that are required as a computer forensics professional. The author team of technology security veterans introduces the latest software and tools that exist and they review the available certifications in this growing segment of IT that can help take your career to a new level. A variety of real-world practices take you behind the scenes to look at the root causes of security attacks and provides you with a unique perspective as you launch a career in this fast-growing field. Explores the profession of computer forensics, which is more in demand than ever due to the rise of Internet crime Details the ways to conduct a computer forensics investigation Highlights tips and techniques for finding hidden data, capturing images, documenting your case, and presenting evidence in court as an expert witness Walks you through identifying, collecting, and preserving computer evidence Explains how to understand encryption and examine encryption files Computer Forensics JumpStart is the resource you need to launch a career in computer forensics.

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