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We might all be living under various degrees of lockdown, but that doesn't mean you can't sharpen up your security skills with some of the best instructors around - and all at early bird prices, if you're quick. That's because the SANS Institute has announced new security training events for early 2021, which will get you up to speed on the latest security threats, thinking and techniques across a range of platforms and industries, and across a range of time zones.
Driven by a strong curiosity to know how computers and computer programs are made, how they work, and how safe they are, Sheila A. Berta, Head of Security Research at Dreamlab Technologies, has been interested in cybersecurity since her early teens. "At the moment everything tends to migrate to containerized, serverless and/or cloud environments with a microservices focus, so DevOps and other IT professionals have been forced to learn how to implement and work with these infrastructures," she explained her more recent research interests.
Amazon Web Services announced the general availability of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud P4d instances, the next generation of GPU-powered instances delivering 3x faster performance, up to 60% lower cost, and 2.5x more GPU memory for machine learning training and high-performance computing workloads when compared to previous generation P3 instances. Using P4d instances with AWS's Elastic Fabric Adapter and NVIDIA GPUDirect RDMA, customers are able to create P4d instances with EC2 UltraClusters capability.
The virtual edition of the HITBCyberWeek 2020 security conference starts on November 15. Simultaneously, those in search for specific cyber security knowledge and effective exercises can opt for one of the virtual trainings that have been scheduled to take place.
Among these new offerings is HITBSecTrain, an initiative launched by the organizers of Hack in the Box security conference, which has been offering deep-knowledge technical trainings in numerous cities since 2003. Known for featuring specialized security courses, HITB has worked with nearly 100 trainers across the years to offer cool, atypical trainings for security folks looking to hone their skills.
Achieving the globally respected² CISSP or CCSP certifications can catapult your career, leading to more credibility, better opportunities and increased earning potential. To help you stay committed to your certification, through November 30,² is offering a 40% discount off Official CISSP and CCSP Online Instructor-Led Trainings when you bundle with an exam voucher.
announced that Minerva Elite Performance has joined its Official Training Provider programme for the UK, expanding the range of leading training organizations delivering official² certification preparation training to cybersecurity professionals in the region. As the latest² Official Training Provider in the UK, Minerva Elite Performance will deliver certification exam preparation courses taught by authorised and accredited trainers, using official² training materials and setting up students with all the resources they need to prepare for their exam and complete their journey to certification.
Go for CISSP certification now to achieve more in 2021 as a globally recognized cybersecurity leader. Whether you're motivated by career advancement, higher pay or inspiring a safe and secure cyber world, the CISSP is a clear professional game-changer.
EclecticIQ has launched an online training component for its popular CTI Fundamentals course. The new offering provides a convenient way for EclecticIQ customers to boost their security teams' CTI knowledge and skills from remote locations while maintaining the same level of interactivity and quality of instruction as the on-site training traditionally offered by EclecticIQ Academy.
Offensive Security introduced new products to the Proving Grounds family of training labs - PG Play and PG Practice. The new labs are designed to allow security and IT professionals to learn hacking techniques, sharpen their security and pentesting skills, and get a sense of the experience of being enrolled in OffSec's sought-after certification programs.