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Bookshelf connects you with the latest business books on the market. TechTarget has relationships with the leading book publishers, as well as university imprints.


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    How to prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ exam

    The author of the CompTIA CySA+ certification guide offers advice on how to prepare for the exam, discusses the benefits of the cert and more.

    By Isabella Harford • Aug. 4, 2021
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    Keycloak tutorial: How to secure different application types

    IT pros and developers can secure applications with the open source IAM tool Keycloak. When you don't need to worry about passwords, it reduces the potential attack surface.

    By Packt Publishing, Kyle Johnson • July 30, 2021
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    Secure applications with Keycloak authentication tool

    As we look toward the future of authentication, open source tools, such as Keycloak, provide companies a way to secure applications to its specific needs.

    By Kyle Johnson • July 30, 2021
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    5G core network functionality driven by SDN, NFV

    To reap the full benefits of 5G, operators are using SDN, NFV and network slicing to build out core network functionality.

    By Deanna Darah, Pearson Education • July 29, 2021
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    An introductory overview of 5G network capabilities

    In this Q&A, author William Stallings discusses 5G services, such as network slicing and QoS, and other topics covered in his book, '5G Wireless: A Comprehensive Introduction.'

    By Deanna Darah • July 29, 2021
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    Test your knowledge in this 5G QoS quiz

    In this quiz, test your knowledge of network slicing, QoS, and other technologies and practices related to 5G networking.

    By Deanna Darah, Pearson Education • July 29, 2021
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    The value of PDF data extraction: Sifting for hidden data

    During the process of data cleaning, there's a way to extract valuable hidden data. Learn how in this excerpt from 'Cleaning Data for Effective Data Science.'

    By David Mertz, <a href="https://www.techtarget.com/contributor/Packt-Publishing">Packt Publishing</a> • July 16, 2021
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    The benefits of an AI-first strategy

    Enterprises should put AI first in their business strategies by constantly collecting and using new data to power AI models, argues startup investor Ash Fontana.

    By Mark Labbe • July 9, 2021
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    Understanding virtual meetings pros and cons

    This chapter excerpt from 'Suddenly Virtual' explores the importance of using video for virtual meetings and the challenges of always being on camera.

    By Katherine Finnell, Wiley Publishing • July 1, 2021
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    Training is key for effective remote meetings

    Authors Karin M. Reed and Joseph A. Allen discuss how to support effective remote meetings. The most important factor for virtual meeting success? Training.

    By Katherine Finnell • July 1, 2021
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    Test yourself with this e-learning authentication quizlet

    Integrity and authentication are two evergreen security topics. Try this quick quiz from Technic Publication's PebbleU, and see where to focus your continuing education.

    By Technics Publications • July 1, 2021
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    Common Linux vulnerabilities admins need to detect and fix

    Server admins need to prepare for a variety of common Linux vulnerabilities, from software and hardware vulnerabilities to employee-created ones and even digital espionage.

    By Wiley Publishing, Kyle Johnson • June 30, 2021
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    How to implement Linux security best practices

    When setting up security for a company's infrastructure, admins need to focus on backups, patch management and regular vulnerability scans.

    By Kyle Johnson • June 30, 2021
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    12 official practice questions for the CCNA 200-301 exam

    These practice questions for CCNA 200-301 lay out what readers need to know about network security and IP routing in the LAN, from 'CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volumes 1 and 2.'

    By Jennifer English, Michaela Goss, Pearson Education • June 30, 2021
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    To master software design patterns, perspective is everything

    Elisabeth Robson and Eric Freeman, authors of 'Head First Design Patterns,' outline their quest to teach software design patterns and show developers the right way to learn them.

    By Sara Grier • June 22, 2021
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    Soft skills key to employability in age of automation

    Soft skills will become even more important as automation increases. Learn what top workplace soft skills organizations will need and how to enable training.

    By Diann Daniel • June 17, 2021
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    How to handle social engineering penetration testing results

    In the wake of conducting social engineering penetration testing, companies need to have a plan ready to prevent or minimize phishing, vishing and other attacks.

    By No Starch Press, Kyle Johnson • June 3, 2021
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    How to ethically conduct pen testing for social engineering

    Author Joe Gray explores his interest in pen testing for social engineering, what it means to be an ethical hacker and how to get started in the career.

    By Kyle Johnson • June 3, 2021
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    Inept cybersecurity education and training feed into skills gap

    Learn why former infosec instructor and author of 'How Cybersecurity Really Works' advocates for changes to security education and training to alleviate the industry skills gap.

    By Katie Donegan • May 28, 2021
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    Network reconnaissance techniques for beginners

    In this excerpt of 'How Cybersecurity Really Works,' author Sam Grubb breaks down common network reconnaissance techniques used by adversaries to attack wired networks.

    By No Starch Press, Katie Donegan • May 28, 2021
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    An introduction to Go network programming

    This chapter excerpt from 'Network Programming with Go' dives into logging and metrics, while also providing Go code examples and best practices.

    By Jennifer English, No Starch Press • May 18, 2021
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    Best practices and strategies for logging in Go

    Author Adam Woodbeck discusses how network teams can use the Go programming language for logging and metrics. One tip: Log prudently, and use metrics generously.

    By Jennifer English • May 18, 2021
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    Learn Docker best practices with this interactive book

    The author of The Docker Workshop, Vincent Sesto, discusses Docker's ingenuity and gives tips to IT admins on the leading container creation technology in this Q&A.

    By Packt Publishing, Tenzin Dhakpa • May 14, 2021
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    A glimpse into Python network automation and APIs

    This chapter excerpt from 'Mastering Python Networking' dives into the importance of APIs and network state when working with Python network automation and intent-based networking.

    By Jennifer English, Packt Publishing • April 30, 2021
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    Advice on intent-based networking and Python automation

    In his book, 'Mastering Python Networking,' Eric Chou provides network practitioners with the concepts they need to understand APIs, intent-based networking and automation.

    By Jennifer English • April 30, 2021