-Titulo Original : Mastering Blockchain Programming With Solidity Write Production-ready Smart Contracts For Ethereum Blockchain With Solidity-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Discover the advanced features of Solidity that will help you write high-quality code and develop secure smart contracts with the latest ERC standards Key Features Delve into Solidity and understand control structures, function calls, and variable scopes Explore tools for developing, testing, and debugging your blockchain applications Learn advanced design patterns and best practices for writing secure smart contracts Book Description Solidity is among the most popular and contract-oriented programming languages used for writing decentralized applications (DApps) on Ethereum blockchain. If youre looking to perfect your skills in writing professional-grade smart contracts using Solidity, this book can help. You will get started with a detailed introduction to blockchain, smart contracts, and Ethereum, while also gaining useful insights into the Solidity programming language. A dedicated section will then take you through the different Ethereum Request for Comments (ERC) standards, including ERC-20, ERC-223, and ERC-721, and demonstrate how you can choose among these standards while writing smart contracts. As you approach later chapters, you will cover the different smart contracts available for use in libraries such as OpenZeppelin. Youll also learn to use different open source tools to test, review and improve the quality of your code and make it production-ready. Toward the end of this book, youll get to grips with techniques such as adding security to smart contracts, and gain insights into various security considerations. By the end of this book, you will have the skills you need to write secure, production-ready smart contracts in Solidity from scratch for decentralized applications on Ethereum blockchain. What you will learn Test and debug smart contracts with Truffle, Ganache, Remix, and MetaMask Gain insights into maintaining code quality with different tools Get up to speed with ERC standards such as ERC-20 and ERC-721 Become adept at using design patterns while writing smart contracts Use MultiSignature (MultiSig) wallets and improve the security of contracts Use Oracle services to fetch information from outside the blockchain Who this book is for This book is for developers and data scientists who want to learn Ethereum, blockchain, and Solidity to write smart contracts and develop production-ready code. Basic knowledge of Solidity is assumed. Table of Contents Introduction to Blockchain Getting Started with Solidity Control Structures and Contracts Learning MetaMask and Remix Using Ganache and the Truffle Framework Taking Advantage of Code Quality Tools ERC20 Token Standard ERC721 Non-Fungible Token Standard Deep Dive into the OpenZeppelin Library Using Multisig Wallets Upgradable Contracts Using ZeppelinOS Building Your Own Token Solidity Design Patterns Tips, Tricks, and Security Best Practices About the Author Jitendra Chittoda is a blockchain security engineer at ChainSecurity. His day job is to perform security audit on smart contracts and expose security vulnerabilities in Solidity and Scilla contracts. He has also developed a non-custodial, decentralized, P2P lending contracts for ETHLend. The Solidity contracts that he has developed or audited handle over $100 million worth of cryptoassets. He also served as a tech and security advisor in various ICO projects. Before finding his passion for blockchain, he coded in Java for over 11 years. He is the founder and leader of Delhi-NCR-JUG, a non-profit meetup group for Java. He holds a masters degree in computer applications and is regularly invited as a speaker at various conferences and meetups...

-Titulo Original : Machine Learning For Algorithmic Trading Predictive Models To Extract Signals From Market And Alternative Data For Systematic Trading Strategies With Python, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Leverage machine learning to design and back-test automated trading strategies for real-world markets using pandas, TA-Lib, scikit-learn, LightGBM, SpaCy, Gensim, TensorFlow 2, Zipline, backtrader, Alphalens, and pyfolio. Key Features Design, train, and evaluate machine learning algorithms that underpin automated trading strategies Create a research and strategy development process to apply predictive modeling to trading decisions Leverage NLP and deep learning to extract tradeable signals from market and alternative data Book Description The explosive growth of digital data has boosted the demand for expertise in trading strategies that use machine learning (ML). This revised and expanded second edition enables you to build and evaluate sophisticated supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning models. This book introduces end-to-end machine learning for the trading workflow, from the idea and feature engineering to model optimization, strategy design, and backtesting. It illustrates this by using examples ranging from linear models and tree-based ensembles to deep-learning techniques from cutting edge research. This edition shows how to work with market, fundamental, and alternative data, such as tick data, minute and daily bars, SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, financial news, or satellite images to generate tradeable signals. It illustrates how to engineer financial features or alpha factors that enable an ML model to predict returns from price data for US and international stocks and ETFs. It also shows how to assess the signal content of new features using Alphalens and SHAP values and includes a new appendix with over one hundred alpha factor examples. By the end, you will be proficient in translating ML model predictions into a trading strategy that operates at daily or intraday horizons, and in evaluating its performance. What you will learn Leverage market, fundamental, and alternative text and image data Research and evaluate alpha factors using statistics, Alphalens, and SHAP values Implement machine learning techniques to solve investment and trading problems Backtest and evaluate trading strategies based on machine learning using Zipline and Backtrader Optimize portfolio risk and performance analysis using pandas, NumPy, and pyfolio Create a pairs trading strategy based on cointegration for US equities and ETFs Train a gradient boosting model to predict intraday returns using AlgoSeeks high-quality trades and quotes data Who this book is for If you are a data analyst, data scientist, Python developer, investment analyst, or portfolio manager interested in getting hands-on machine learning knowledge for trading, this book is for you. This book is for you if you want to learn how to extract value from a diverse set of data sources using machine learning to design your own systematic trading strategies. Some understanding of Python and machine learning techniques is required. Table of Contents Machine Learning for Trading - From Idea to Execution Market and Fundamental Data - Sources and Techniques Alternative Data for Finance - Categories and Use Cases Financial Feature Engineering - How to Research Alpha Factors Portfolio Optimization and Performance Evaluation The Machine Learning Process Linear Models - From Risk Factors to Return Forecasts The ML4T Workflow - From Model to Strategy Backtesting Time-Series Models for Volatility Forecasts and Statistical Arbitrage Bayesian ML - Dynamic Sharpe Ratios and Pairs Trading (N.B. Please use the Look Inside option to see further chapters) Review Algorithmic Trading is about timing the market using data and algorithms in order to improve your own trading performance, outcomes, and earnings. The wealth of techniques, algorithms, and models that are used for those purposes are presented comprehensively in this giant book and are also applicable to countless other predictive modeling applications and di...

-Titulo Original : Unity 2021 Cookbook Over 140 Recipes To Take Your Unity Game Development Skills To The Next Level, 4th Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Discover practical solutions to everyday problems in developing 2D and 3D games and AR/VR applications using the latest features of Unity 2021 Key Features Discover the latest features of Unity 2021 in this updated fourth edition including coverage of AR/VR development Focus on 2D and 2D character development with Unity GameKits Learn powerful techniques and expert best practices in building 3D objects, textures, and materials Book Description Unity is the most widely used game development platform worldwide. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Unity is a powerful and easy-to-use one-stop solution for creating games for mobile, web, desktop and games consoles. This fourth edition of the Unity Cookbook series is updated with the latest features of Unity 2021 and modern game development practices, and will help you address common hurdles faced by Unity game developers. The cookbook helps you work through a wide variety of recipes relating to the essential features of the Unity game engine. You will get to grips with shaders and Shader Graph, before exploring animation features to enhance your skills in building games. As you progress, you will gain insights into Unitys latest editor which will help you in laying out scenes, tweaking existing apps, and building custom tools for augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences. The book also guides you through many Unity C# gameplay scripting techniques, teaching you how to communicate with database-driven websites and process XML and JSON data files. By the end of this Unity book, you will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Unity game development and built your development skills. What you will learn Discover how to add core game features to your projects with C# scripting Create powerful and stylish UI with Unitys UI system, including power bars, radars, and button-driven scene changes Work with essential audio features, including background music and sound effects Discover Cinemachine in Unity to intelligently control camera movements Add visual effects such as smoke and explosions by creating and customizing particle systems Understand how to build your own Shaders with the Shader Graph tool Who this book is for This book is for existing Unity developers who want to explore a wide range of Unity scripting and multimedia features using ready-to-use recipes in the Unity engine. Programmers looking to explore multimedia features will also find this book useful. Beginner-level knowledge of Unity and C# programming is required before getting started with this Unity engine book. Table of Contents Displaying Data with Core UI Elements Responding to User Events for Interactive UIs Inventory and Advanced UIs Playing and Manipulating Sounds Creating 3D Objects, Terrains, Textures and Materials 2D Animation and Physics Characters, GameKits, and Starter Assets Web Server Communication and Online Version Control Controlling and Choosing Positions Navigation Meshes and Agents Cameras and Rendering Pipelines Shader Graphs and Video Players Advanced Topics - Gizmos, Automated Testing, and More Particles Systems and Other Visual Effects Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Review When I first took the plunge into learning Unity development to create the Fungus storytelling tool, I found a huge amount of online documentation, tutorials, and forum answers available for Unity developers. This makes getting started with Unity development relatively easy, but the information can also be quite fragmented. Often, the last piece of the puzzle you need is buried 40 minutes into an hour-long tutorial video or on the 15th page of a forum thread. The hours you spend looking for these nuggets of wisdom is time that would be better spent working on your game. The beauty of the Unity Cookbooks is that Matt, Chico, and Shaun have distilled this knowledge into a neat collection of easy-to-follow recipes, and they have provided the scripts...

-Titulo Original : Robotic Process Automation Projects Build Real-world Rpa Solutions Using Uipath And Automation Anywhere-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Learn RPA by building business solutions such as ERP and CRM automation, software robots, and intelligent process automation from scratch Key Features Use popular RPA tools Automation Anywhere A2019 and UiPath, for real-world task automation Build automation solutions for domains such as System Administration, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Customer Relations Extend your RPA capabilities by implementing Intelligent process automation with APIs and AI Book Description Robotic Process automation helps businesses to automate monotonous tasks that can be performed by machines. This project-based guide will help you progress through easy to more advanced RPA projects. Youll learn the principles of RPA and how to architect solutions to meet the demands of business automation, along with exploring the most popular RPA tools - UiPath and Automation Anywhere. In the first part, youll learn how to use UiPath by building a simple helpdesk ticket system. Youll then automate CRM systems by integrating Excel data with UiPath. After this, the book will guide you through building an AI-based social media moderator using Google Cloud Vision API. In the second part, youll learn about Automation Anywheres latest Cloud RPA platform (A2019) by creating projects such as an automated ERP administration system, an AI bot for order and invoice processing, and an automated emergency notification system for employees. Later, youll get hands-on with advanced RPA tasks such as invoking APIs, before covering complex concepts such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in automation to take your understanding of RPA to the next level. By the end of the book, youll have a solid foundation in RPA with experience in building real-world projects. What you will learn Explore RPA principles, techniques, and tools using an example-driven approach Understand the basics of UiPath by building a helpdesk ticket generation system Automate read and write operations from Excel in a CRM system using UiPath Build an AI-based social media moderator platform using Google Cloud Vision API with UiPath Explore how to use Automation Anywhere by building a simple sales order processing system Build an automated employee emergency reporting system using Automation Anywhere Test your knowledge of building an automated workflow through fun exercises Who this book is for This RPA book is for enterprise application developers, software developers, business analysts, or any professional who wants to implement RPA across various domains of the business. The book assumes some understanding of enterprise systems. Computer programming experience will also be beneficial. Table of Contents Getting Started with Robotic Process Automation Help Desk Ticket Generation CRM Automation Moderate Social Media Using AI Purchase Order Processing with UiPath ReFramework Completing an RPA Challenge Sales Order Processing ERP User Administration Employee Emergency Notifications Using AI and RPA for Invoice Processing Appendix A and B for UiPath Appendix: Looking forward and Next Steps About the Author Nandan Mullakara is the CEO of Innomatiq, an automation consulting firm that is helping organizations to discover, develop, and deploy automation with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He was most recently the head of RPA consultancy at Fujitsu America, where he helped enable the Fujitsu Digital Workforce offering. He blogs on RPA and technology at nandan.info. Arun Kumar Asokan is an Assistant Vice President (AVP) at EXL Service and is a Business Process Management & Intelligent Automation Consulting professional. Currently, he is helping clients design and operate Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Center Of Excellence (CoE) and build their AI and Intelligent Document Processing capabilities. He has previously worked in different Digital consulting groups in HCL, Infosys and Wipro helping clients in different p...

-Titulo Original : Unity 2020 Virtual Reality Projects Learn Vr Development By Building Immersive Applications And Games With Unity 2019.4 And Later Versions, 3rd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Explore the latest features of Unity and build VR experiences including first-person interactions, audio fireball games, 360-degree media, art gallery tours, and VR storytelling Key Features Discover step-by-step instructions and best practices to begin your VR development journey Explore Unity features such as URP rendering, XR Interaction Toolkit, and ProBuilder Build impressive VR-based apps and games that can be experienced using modern devices like Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest Book Description This third edition of the Unity Virtual Reality (VR) development guide is updated to cover the latest features of Unity 2019.4 or later versions - the leading platform for building VR games, applications, and immersive experiences for contemporary VR devices. Enhanced with more focus on growing components, such as Universal Render Pipeline (URP), extended reality (XR) plugins, the XR Interaction Toolkit package, and the latest VR devices, this edition will help you to get up to date with the current state of VR. With its practical and project-based approach, this book covers the specifics of virtual reality development in Unity. Youll learn how to build VR apps that can be experienced with modern devices from Oculus, VIVE, and others. This virtual reality book presents lighting and rendering strategies to help you build cutting-edge graphics, and explains URP and rendering concepts that will enable you to achieve realism for your apps. Youll build real-world VR experiences using world space user interface canvases, locomotion and teleportation, 360-degree media, and timeline animation, as well as learn about important VR development concepts, best practices, and performance optimization and user experience strategies. By the end of this Unity book, youll be fully equipped to use Unity to develop rich, interactive virtual reality experiences. What you will learn Understand the current state of virtual reality and VR consumer products Get started with Unity by building a simple diorama scene using Unity Editor and imported assets Configure your Unity VR projects to run on VR platforms such as Oculus, SteamVR, and Windows immersive MR Design and build a VR storytelling animation with a soundtrack and timelines Implement an audio fireball game using game physics and particle systems Use various software patterns to design Unity events and interactable components Discover best practices for lighting, rendering, and post-processing Who this book is for Whether youre a non-programmer unfamiliar with 3D computer graphics or experienced in both but new to virtual reality, if youre interested in building your own VR games or applications, this Unity book is for you. Any experience in Unity will be useful but is not necessary. Table of Contents Virtually Everything for Everyone Understanding Unity, Content, and Scale Setting Up Your Project for VR Using Gaze-Based Control Interacting with Your Hands Canvasing the World Space UI Teleporting, Locomotion, and Comfort Lighting, Rendering, Realism Playing with Physics and Fire Exploring Interactive Spaces Using All 360 Degrees Animation and VR Storytelling Optimizing for Performance and Comfort. About the Author Jonathan Linowes is a long-time Unity developer and software engineer with a focus on VR and AR games and applications. He founded Parkerhill XR Studio and Reality Labs, an immersive indie studio and developer of products including the BridgeXR toolkit, the Power Solitaire VR game, and the Epoch Resources mobile game. He is a VR/AR evangelist, Unity developer, entrepreneur, and Certified Unity Instructor. Jonathan has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University, a Master of Science degree from the MIT Media Lab, and has held technical leadership positions at Autodesk and other companies. He has authored several books on VR and AR from Packt Publishing...

-Titulo Original : Learn Microsoft Office 2019 A Comprehensive Guide To Getting Started With Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, And Outlook-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Get to grips with the complete range of Office 2019 applications, explore solutions to common challenges, and discover best practices for working productively Key Features Explore MS Office to enhance productivity and boost your professional development Get up and running with the new and improved features in Microsoft Office 2019 Discover how to overcome common challenges when working with Office 2019 applications Book Description Learn Microsoft Office 2019 provides a comprehensive introduction to the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. With the help of illustrated explanations, this Microsoft Office book will take you through the updated Office 2019 applications and guide you through implementing them using practical examples. Youll start by exploring the Word 2019 interface and creating professional Word documents using elements such as citations and cover pages, tracking changes, and performing mail merge. Youll then learn how to create impressive PowerPoint presentations and advance to performing calculations and setting up workbooks in Excel 2019, along with discovering its data analysis features. Later chapters will focus on Access 2019, assisting you in everything from organizing a database to constructing advanced queries. Youll then get up to speed with Outlook, covering how to create and manage tasks, as well as how to handle your mail and contacts effortlessly. Finally, youll find solutions to commonly encountered issues and best practices for streamlining various workplace tasks. By the end of this book, youll have learned the essentials of Office business apps and be ready to work with them to boost your productivity. What you will learn Use PowerPoint 2019 effectively to create engaging presentations Gain working knowledge of Excel formulas and functions Collaborate using Word 2019 tools, and create and format tables and professional documents Organize emails, calendars, meetings, contacts, and tasks with Outlook 2019 Store information for reference, reporting, and analysis using Access 2019 Discover new functionalities such as Translator, Read Aloud, Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), and data analysis tools that are useful for working professionals Who this book is for Whether youre just getting started or have used Microsoft Office before and are looking to develop your MS Office skills further, this book will help you to make the most of the different Office applications. Familiarity with the Office 2019 suite will be useful, but not mandatory. Table of Contents Exploring the Interface and Formatting Elements Creating Lists and Advanced Table Construction Creating Professional Documents Versions, Restrictions, and Comparisons The PowerPoint Interface and Presentation Options Format Slides, Tables, Charts and Graphic Elements Photo Albums, Sections, and Show Tools Format, Manipulate and Present Data Visually Applying Formula and Functions Analyzing and Organizing Data Exporting, Optimizing and the Browser View Sharing and Protecting Files Database Organization and Setting Relationships Building Forms and Report Design Constructing Queries to Analyze Data Creating and Attaching Item Content Managing Mail and Contacts Calendar Objects, Tasks, Notes and Journal Entries About the Author Linda Foulkes is an L&D trainer at Knights plc. She is also a Microsoft Office Master Trainer, Microsoft Certified Educator, and Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator and Trainer with over 25 years of experience. In 2015, Linda represented South Africa at the Microsoft Global Forum in Redmond. She has certified and coached students who competed at the Microsoft Office Specialist Championships in Texas. She has published five training manuals and courseware for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification and the ICDL Foundation SA. She has presented at conferences and webinars for SchoolNet SA, hosted TeachMeets and MicrosoftMeets, and...

-Titulo Original : Mastering Python For Networking And Security Leverage The Scripts And Libraries Of Python Version 3.7 And Beyond To Overcome Networking And Security Issues, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Tackle security and networking issues using Python libraries such as Nmap, requests, asyncio, and scapy Key Features Enhance your Python programming skills in securing systems and executing networking tasks Explore Python scripts to debug and secure complex networks Learn to avoid common cyber events with modern Python scripting Book Description Its now more apparent than ever that security is a critical aspect of IT infrastructure, and that devastating data breaches can occur from simple network line hacks. As shown in this book, combining the latest version of Python with an increased focus on network security can help you to level up your defenses against cyber attacks and cyber threats. Python is being used for increasingly advanced tasks, with the latest update introducing new libraries and packages featured in the Python 3.7.4 recommended version. Moreover, most scripts are compatible with the latest versions of Python and can also be executed in a virtual environment. This book will guide you through using these updated packages to build a secure network with the help of Python scripting. Youll cover a range of topics, from building a network to the procedures you need to follow to secure it. Starting by exploring different packages and libraries, youll learn about various ways to build a network and connect with the Tor network through Python scripting. You will also learn how to assess a networks vulnerabilities using Python security scripting. Later, youll learn how to achieve endpoint protection by leveraging Python packages, along with writing forensic scripts. By the end of this Python book, youll be able to use Python to build secure apps using cryptography and steganography techniques. What you will learn Create scripts in Python to automate security and pentesting tasks Explore Python programming tools that are used in network security processes Automate tasks such as analyzing and extracting information from servers Understand how to detect server vulnerabilities and analyze security modules Discover ways to connect to and get information from the Tor network Focus on how to extract information with Python forensics tools Who this book is for This Python network security book is for network engineers, system administrators, or any security professional looking to overcome networking and security challenges. You will also find this book useful if youre a programmer with prior experience in Python. A basic understanding of general programming structures and the Python programming language is required before getting started. Table of Contents Working with Python Scripting System Programming Packages Socket Programming HTTP Programming Connecting to the Tor Network and Discovering Hidden Services Gathering Information from Servers Interacting with FTP, SFTP and SSH Servers Working with Nmap Scanner Interacting with Vulnerability Scanners Identifying Server Vulnerabilities in Web Applications Security and Vulnerabilities in Python Modules Python Tools for Forensics Analysis Extracting Geolocation and Metadata from Documents, Images, and Browsers Cryptography and Steganography About the Author Jose Manuel Ortega has been working as a Software Engineer and Security Researcher with focus on new technologies, open source, security and testing. His career target has been to specialize in Python and DevOps security projects with Docker. Currently he is working as a security tester engineer and his functions in the project are analysis and testing the security of applications both web and mobile environments. He has collaborated with universities and with the official college of computer engineers presenting articles and holding some conferences. He has also been a speaker at various conferences both national and international and is very enthusiastic to learn about new technologies and loves to share his knowledge with the developers community...

-Titulo Original : Cyber Warfare - Truth, Tactics, And Strategies Strategic Concepts And Truths To Help You And Your Organization Survive On The Battleground Of Cyber Warfare-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Insights into the true history of cyber warfare, and the strategies, tactics, and cybersecurity tools that can be used to better defend yourself and your organization against cyber threat. Key Features Define and determine a cyber-defence strategy based on current and past real-life examples Understand how future technologies will impact cyber warfare campaigns and society Future-ready yourself and your business against any cyber threat Book Description The era of cyber warfare is now upon us. What we do now and how we determine what we will do in the future is the difference between whether our businesses live or die and whether our digital self survives the digital battlefield. Cyber Warfare - Truth, Tactics, and Strategies takes you on a journey through the myriad of cyber attacks and threats that are present in a world powered by AI, big data, autonomous vehicles, drones video, and social media. Dr. Chase Cunningham uses his military background to provide you with a unique perspective on cyber security and warfare. Moving away from a reactive stance to one that is forward-looking, he aims to prepare people and organizations to better defend themselves in a world where there are no borders or perimeters. He demonstrates how the cyber landscape is growing infinitely more complex and is continuously evolving at the speed of light. The book not only covers cyber warfare, but it also looks at the political, cultural, and geographical influences that pertain to these attack methods and helps you understand the motivation and impacts that are likely in each scenario. Cyber Warfare - Truth, Tactics, and Strategies is as real-life and up-to-date as cyber can possibly be, with examples of actual attacks and defense techniques, tools. and strategies presented for you to learn how to think about defending your own systems and data. What you will learn Hacking at scale - how machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) skew the battlefield Defending a boundaryless enterprise Using video and audio as weapons of influence Uncovering DeepFakes and their associated attack vectors Using voice augmentation for exploitation Defending when there is no perimeter Responding tactically to counter-campaign-based attacks Who this book is for This book is for any engineer, leader, or professional with either a responsibility for cyber security within their organizations, or an interest in working in this ever-growing field. Table of Contents A Brief History of Cyber Threats and the Emergence of the APT Designator The Perimeter Is Dead Emerging Tactics and Trends - What Is Coming? Influence Attacks - Using Social Media Platforms for Malicious Purposes DeepFakes and AI/ML in Cyber Security Advanced Campaigns in Cyber Warfare Strategic Planning for Future Cyber Warfare Cyber Warfare Strategic Innovations and Force Multipliers Bracing for Impact Survivability in Cyber Warfare and Potential Impacts for Failure Review Cyber warfare is non-discriminative when it comes to the damages it causes. Not preparing to respond to cyber warfare is akin to raising the white flag before the battle begins. Dr. Chase Cunningham does an excellent job in preparing CISOs and InfoSec specialists for the battles that are already all around us and will only increase in frequency and impact. -- Dr. ir Johannes Drooghaag, CEO of Spearhead Management and Cybersecurity Thought Leader Cyber Warfare - Truth, Tactics, and Strategies by Dr. Chase Cunningham is a monumental book and a treasure trove for anyone interested in cybersecurity. As an educator and writer, I appreciate the way Dr. Cunningham intertwines case studies backed by data on how cyber warfare has been used (and may be used in the future). The content is applicable for use as a textbook for my students in my applied intelligence and cybersecurity courses. And for those in academia (and practitioners) who want to better understand the national secur...

-Titulo Original : Aws Penetration Testing Beginners Guide To Hacking Aws With Tools Such As Kali Linux, Metasploit, And Nmap-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Get to grips with security assessment, vulnerability exploitation, workload security, and encryption with this guide to ethical hacking and learn to secure your AWS environment Key Features Perform cybersecurity events such as red or blue team activities and functional testing Gain an overview and understanding of AWS penetration testing and security Make the most of your AWS cloud infrastructure by learning about AWS fundamentals and exploring pentesting best practices Book Description Cloud security has always been treated as the highest priority by AWS while designing a robust cloud infrastructure. AWS has now extended its support to allow users and security experts to perform penetration tests on its environment. This has not only revealed a number of loopholes and brought vulnerable points in their existing system to the fore, but has also opened up opportunities for organizations to build a secure cloud environment. This book teaches you how to perform penetration tests in a controlled AWS environment. Youll begin by performing security assessments of major AWS resources such as Amazon EC2 instances, Amazon S3, Amazon API Gateway, and AWS Lambda. Throughout the course of this book, youll also learn about specific tests such as exploiting applications, testing permissions flaws, and discovering weak policies. Moving on, youll discover how to establish private-cloud access through backdoor Lambda functions. As you advance, youll explore the no-go areas where users can’t make changes due to vendor restrictions and find out how you can avoid being flagged to AWS in these cases. Finally, this book will take you through tips and tricks for securing your cloud environment in a professional way. By the end of this penetration testing book, youll have become well-versed in a variety of ethical hacking techniques for securing your AWS environment against modern cyber threats. What you will learn Set up your AWS account and get well-versed in various pentesting services Delve into a variety of cloud pentesting tools and methodologies Discover how to exploit vulnerabilities in both AWS and applications Understand the legality of pentesting and learn how to stay in scope Explore cloud pentesting best practices, tips, and tricks Become competent at using tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Nmap Get to grips with post-exploitation procedures and find out how to write pentesting reports Who this book is for If you are a network engineer, system administrator, or system operator looking to secure your AWS environment against external cyberattacks, then this book is for you. Ethical hackers, penetration testers, and security consultants who want to enhance their cloud security skills will also find this book useful. No prior experience in penetration testing is required; however, some understanding of cloud computing or AWS cloud is recommended. Table of Contents Building Your AWS Environment Pentesting and Ethical Hacking Exploring Pentesting and AWS Exploiting S3 Buckets Understanding Vulnerable RDS Services Setting Up and Pentesting AWS Aurora RDS Assessing and Pentesting Lambda Services Assessing AWS API Gateway Real-Life Pentesting with Metasploit and More! Pentesting Best Practices Staying Out of Trouble Other Projects with AWS About the Author Jonathan Helmus is a penetration tester and adjunct professor with over 10 years of experience in a mixture of engineering, information security, and information technology. He resides in Seattle, WA, and works for Nordstrom as a pentester, helping Nordstroms clients and customers execute successful penetration tests and red team engagements. As an educator, he works with various universities by teaching and educating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Jon currently holds a masters degree in cybersecurity with a focus on ethical hacking and pentesting, and he holds the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) ...

-Titulo Original : Computer Programming For Absolute Beginners Learn Essential Computer Science Concepts And Coding Techniques To Kick-start Your Programming Career-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Get to grips with the building blocks of programming languages and get started on your programming journey without a computer science degree Key Features Understand the fundamentals of a computer program and apply the concepts you learn to different programming languages Gain the confidence to write your first computer program Explore tips, techniques, and best practices to start coding like a professional programmer Book Description Learning how to code has many advantages, and gaining the right programming skills can have a massive impact on what you can do with your current skill set and the way you advance in your career. This book will be your guide to learning computer programming easily, helping you overcome the difficulties in understanding the major constructs in any mainstream programming language. Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners starts by taking you through the building blocks of any programming language with thorough explanations and relevant examples in pseudocode. Youll understand the relationship between computer programs and programming languages and how code is executed on the computer. The book then focuses on the different types of applications that you can create with your programming knowledge. Youll delve into programming constructs, learning all about statements, operators, variables, and data types. As you advance, youll see how to control the flow of your programs using control structures and reuse your code using functions. Finally, youll explore best practices that will help you write code like a pro. By the end of this book, youll be prepared to learn any programming language and take control of your career by adding coding to your skill set. What you will learn Get to grips with basic programming language concepts such as variables, loops, selection and functions Understand what a program is and how the computer executes it Explore different programming languages and learn about the relationship between source code and executable code Solve problems using various paradigms such as procedural programming, object oriented programming, and functional programming Write high-quality code using several coding conventions and best practices Become well-versed with how to track and fix bugs in your programs Who this book is for This book is for beginners who have never programmed before and are looking to enter the world of programming. This includes anyone who is about to start studying programming and wants a head start, or simply wants to learn how to program on their own. Table of Contents Introduction to computer programs Introduction to Programming Languages Types of Applications Software Projects and How We Organize Our Code Sequence - The Basic Building Block of a Computer Program Working with Data - Variables Program Control Structures Understanding Functions When Things Go Wrong - Bugs and Exceptions Programming Paradigms Programming Tools and Methodologies Code Quality Appendix A - How to Translate the Pseudocode into Real Code Review One of the best new Object Oriented Programming books - BookAuthority From the Author This book is written for everyone who is either just curious about computer programming and want to know more about the topic or is about to learn their first programming language and want a solid introduction to the topic. It doesnt matter if your goal is to create small hobby applications or if you want to come well prepared for your university programming courses. About the Author Joakim Wassberg is a software developer who for the past 30 years has worked in a variety of areas, such as security in financial systems, secure payment systems, and as a specialist and architect of development methods. Throughout his career, he has always worked with education in programming, from introducing children in a playful way to take their first steps, to teaching senior developers a new technolog...

-Titulo Original : Mastering Docker Enhance Your Containerization And Devops Skills To Deliver Production-ready Applications, 4th Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Unlock the full potential of the Docker containerization platform with this practical guide Key Features Explore tools such as Docker Engine, Machine, Compose, and Swarm Discover how you can integrate Docker into your everyday workflows Get well-versed with Kubernetes options such as Minikube, Kind, and MicroK8s Book Description Docker has been a game changer when it comes to how modern applications are deployed and created. It has now grown into a key driver of innovation beyond system administration, with a significant impact on the world of web development. Mastering Docker shows you how you can ensure that youre keeping up with the innovations its driving and be sure youre using it to its full potential. This fourth edition not only demonstrates how to use Docker more effectively but also helps you rethink and reimagine what you can achieve with it. Youll start by building, managing, and storing images along with exploring best practices for working with Docker confidently. Once youve got to grips with Docker security, the book covers essential concepts for extending and integrating Docker in new and innovative ways. Youll also learn how to take control of your containers efficiently using Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes. By the end of this Docker book, youll have a broad yet detailed sense of whats possible with Docker and how seamlessly it fits in with a range of other platforms and tools. What you will learn Get to grips with essential Docker components and concepts Discover the best ways to build, store, and distribute container images Understand how Docker can fit into your development workflow Secure your containers and files with Dockers security features Explore first-party and third-party cluster tools and plugins Launch and manage your Kubernetes clusters in major public clouds Who this book is for If you are a software architect, DevOps engineer, sysadmin, or IT professional looking to leverage Dockers extensive features for innovating any process from system administration to web development, Mastering Docker will show you how you can use it to its full potential. A basic understanding of containerization and prior Docker experience is necessary. Table of Contents Docker Overview Building Container Images Storing & Distributing Images Managaing Containers Launching Multiple Containers using Docker Compose Using Docker Machine, Vagrant and Multipass Moving from Linux to Windows Containers Clustering with Docker Swarm Portainer - A GUI for Docker Running Docker in Public Clouds Clustering with Docker & Kubernetes Discovering more Kubernetes options Running Kubernetes in Public Clouds Securing your Docker Environment Docker Workflows Next Steps with Docker About the Author Russ McKendrick is an experienced system administrator who has been working in IT and related industries for over 25 years. During his career, he has had varied responsibilities, from looking after an entire IT infrastructure to providing first-line, second-line, and senior support in both client-facing and internal teams for large organizations. Russ supports open source systems and tools on public and private clouds at N4Stack, a Node4 company, where he is the practice manager (SRE and DevOps). In his spare time, he has written several books including Mastering Docker, Learn Ansible and Kubernetes for Serverless Applications, all published by Packt Publishing...

-Titulo Original : C High Performance Master The Art Of Optimizing The Functioning Of Your C Code, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: A comprehensive guide to help aspiring and professional C developers elevate the performance of their apps by allowing them to run faster and consume fewer resources Key Features Updated to C20 with completely revised code and more content on error handling, benchmarking, memory allocators, and concurrent programming Explore the latest C20 features including concepts, ranges, and coroutines Utilize C constructs and techniques to carry out effective data structure optimization and memory management Book Description C High Performance, Second Edition guides you through optimizing the performance of your C apps. This allows them to run faster and consume fewer resources on the device theyre running on without compromising the readability of your codebase. The book begins by introducing the C language and some of its modern concepts in brief. Once you are familiar with the fundamentals, you will be ready to measure, identify, and eradicate bottlenecks in your C codebase. By following this process, you will gradually improve your style of writing code. The book then explores data structure optimization, memory management, and how it can be used efficiently concerning CPU caches. After laying the foundation, the book trains you to leverage algorithms, ranges, and containers from the standard library to achieve faster execution, write readable code, and use customized iterators. It provides hands-on examples of C metaprogramming, coroutines, reflection to reduce boilerplate code, proxy objects to perform optimizations under the hood, concurrent programming, and lock-free data structures. The book concludes with an overview of parallel algorithms. By the end of this book, you will have the ability to use every tool as needed to boost the efficiency of your C projects. What you will learn Write specialized data structures for performance-critical code Use modern metaprogramming techniques to reduce runtime calculations Achieve efficient memory management using custom memory allocators Reduce boilerplate code using reflection techniques Reap the benefits of lock-free concurrent programming Gain insights into subtle optimizations used by standard library algorithms Compose algorithms using ranges library Develop the ability to apply metaprogramming aspects such as constexpr, constraints, and concepts Implement lazy generators and asynchronous tasks using C20 coroutines Who this book is for If youre a C developer looking to improve the efficiency of your code or just keen to upgrade your skills to the next level, this book is for you. Table of Contents A Brief Introduction to C Essential C Techniques Analyzing and Measuring Performance Data Structures Algorithms Using Ranges and Views Memory Management Compile-Time Programming Essential Utilities Proxy Objects and Lazy Evaluation Concurrency Coroutines and Lazy Generators Asynchronous Programming with Coroutines Parallel STL Algorithms About the Author Bjorn Andrist is a freelance software consultant currently focusing on audio applications. For more than 15 years, he has been working professionally with C in projects ranging from UNIX server applications to real-time audio applications on desktop and mobile. In the past, he has also taught courses in algorithms and data structures, concurrent programming, and programming methodologies. Bjorn holds a BS in computer engineering and an MS in computer science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Viktor Sehr is the founder and main developer of the small game studio Toppluva AB. At Toppluva he develops a custom graphics engine which powers the open-world skiing game Grand Mountain Adventure. He has 13 years of professional experience using C, with real-time graphics, audio, and architectural design as his focus areas. Through his career, he has developed medical visualization software at Mentice and Raysearch Laboratories as well as real-time audio applications ...

-Titulo Original : Learn Kubernetes Security Securely Orchestrate, Scale, And Manage Your Microservices In Kubernetes Deployments-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Secure your container environment against cyberattacks and deliver robust deployments with this practical guide Key Features Explore a variety of Kubernetes components that help you to prevent cyberattacks Perform effective resource management and monitoring with Prometheus and built-in Kubernetes tools Learn techniques to prevent attackers from compromising applications and accessing resources for crypto-coin mining Book Description Kubernetes is an open source orchestration platform for managing containerized applications. Despite widespread adoption of the technology, DevOps engineers might be unaware of the pitfalls of containerized environments. With this comprehensive book, youll learn how to use the different security integrations available on the Kubernetes platform to safeguard your deployments in a variety of scenarios. Learn Kubernetes Security starts by taking you through the Kubernetes architecture and the networking model. Youll then learn about the Kubernetes threat model and get to grips with securing clusters. Throughout the book, youll cover various security aspects such as authentication, authorization, image scanning, and resource monitoring. As you advance, youll learn about securing cluster components (the kube-apiserver, CoreDNS, and kubelet) and pods (hardening image, security context, and PodSecurityPolicy). With the help of hands-on examples, youll also learn how to use open source tools such as Anchore, Prometheus, OPA, and Falco to protect your deployments. By the end of this Kubernetes book, youll have gained a solid understanding of container security and be able to protect your clusters from cyberattacks and mitigate cybersecurity threats. What you will learn Understand the basics of Kubernetes architecture and networking Gain insights into different security integrations provided by the Kubernetes platform Delve into Kubernetes threat modeling and security domains Explore different security configurations from a variety of practical examples Get to grips with using and deploying open source tools to protect your deployments Discover techniques to mitigate or prevent known Kubernetes hacks Who this book is for This book is for security consultants, cloud administrators, system administrators, and DevOps engineers interested in securing their container deployments. If youre looking to secure your Kubernetes clusters and cloud-based deployments, youll find this book useful. A basic understanding of cloud computing and containerization is necessary to make the most of this book. Table of Contents Kubernetes Architecture Kubernetes Networking Threat Modeling Applying the Principle of Least Privilege in Kubernetes Configuring Kubernetes Security Boundaries Securing Cluster Components Authentication, Authorization, and Admission Control Securing Kubernetes Pods Image Scanning in DevOps Pipelines Real-Time Monitoring and Resource Management of a Kubernetes Cluster Defense in Depth Analyzing and Detecting Crypto-Mining Attacks Learning from Kubernetes CVEs About the Author Kaizhe Huang is a security researcher at Sysdig, where he researches how to defend Kubernetes and containers from attacks ranging from web attacks to kernel attacks. Kaizhe is one of the maintainers of Falco, an incubation-level CNCF project, and the original author of multiple open source projects, such as kube-psp-advisor. Before joining Sysdig, as an employee at Stackrox, Kaizhe helped build a detection data pipeline, conducted security research, and innovated detection based on machine learning. Previously, as a senior security engineer at Oracle, he helped build security products: Database Vault, Database Privilege Analyzer, and Database Assessment Tool. Kaizhe holds an MS degree in information security from Carnegie Mellon University. Pranjal Jumde is a senior security engineer at Brave Inc. In the security industry, he has worked on different aspects of security, suc...

-Titulo Original : Mastering Windows Security And Hardening Secure And Protect Your Windows Environment From Intruders, Malware Attacks, And Other Cyber Threats-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Enhance Windows security and protect your systems and servers from various cyber attacks Key Features Protect your device using a zero-trust approach and advanced security techniques Implement efficient security measures using Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and Azure solutions Understand how to create cyber-threat defense solutions effectively Book Description Are you looking for effective ways to protect Windows-based systems from being compromised by unauthorized users? Mastering Windows Security and Hardening is a detailed guide that helps you gain expertise when implementing efficient security measures and creating robust defense solutions. We will begin with an introduction to Windows security fundamentals, baselining, and the importance of building a baseline for an organization. As you advance, you will learn how to effectively secure and harden your Windows-based system, protect identities, and even manage access. In the concluding chapters, the book will take you through testing, monitoring, and security operations. In addition to this, youll be equipped with the tools you need to ensure compliance and continuous monitoring through security operations. By the end of this book, youll have developed a full understanding of the processes and tools involved in securing and hardening your Windows environment. What you will learn Understand baselining and learn the best practices for building a baseline Get to grips with identity management and access management on Windows-based systems Delve into the device administration and remote management of Windows-based systems Explore security tips to harden your Windows server and keep clients secure Audit, assess, and test to ensure controls are successfully applied and enforced Monitor and report activities to stay on top of vulnerabilities Who this book is for This book is for system administrators, cybersecurity and technology professionals, solutions architects, or anyone interested in learning how to secure their Windows-based systems. A basic understanding of Windows security concepts, Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows PowerShell, and Microsoft Azure will help you get the best out of this book. Table of Contents Fundamentals of Windows Security Building a Baseline Server Infrastructure Management End User Device Management Hardware and Virtualization Network Fundamentals for Hardening Windows Identity and Access Management Administration and Remote Management Keeping Your Windows Client Secure Keeping Your Windows Server Secure Security Monitoring and Reporting Security Operations Testing and Auditing Top 10 Recommendations and the Future About the Author Mark Dunkerley is a highly motivated and passionate technology leader. Mark was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, and resides in Orlando, Florida. He holds a bachelors degree in business administration and a masters degree in business administration. He has worked in the technology field for 20 years and has experience in several technical areas. He has earned certifications from (ISC)², AirWatch, Microsoft, CompTIA, VMware, AXELOS, Cisco, and EMC. Mark has been invited to speak at multiple conferences, including Microsoft and VMware events, is the author of Learning AirWatch published by Packt Publishing, and has published a number of case studies. Matt Tumbarello is a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, and a passionate solutions architect. He has been in the technology field for 15 years and has experience in working with products from Microsoft, VMware, Dell, and Citrix. He also has a background of working directly with Fortune 500 executives in a technical enablement role. Matthew was recently invited to Redmond and participates in Microsofts Customer Connection program. He has published reviews for Azure security products, privileged access management tools, and mobile threat defense solutions. He also holds several Microsoft certifications...

-Titulo Original : Full-stack React Projects Learn Mern Stack Development By Building Modern Web Apps Using Mongodb, Express, React, And Node.js, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: A practical, project-based guide to full-stack JavaScript web development combining the power of React with industry-tested server-side technologies Key Features Build your career as a full-stack developer with this practical guide Understand how the different aspects of a MERN application come together through a series of practical projects Master the MERN stack by building robust social media, E-commerce store, and web-based VR game apps Book Description s React combined with industry-tested, server-side technologies, such as Node, Express, and MongoDB, enables you to develop and deploy robust real-world full-stack web apps. This updated second edition focuses on the latest versions and conventions of the technologies in this stack, along with their new features such as Hooks in React and async/await in JavaScript. The book also explores advanced topics such as implementing real-time bidding, a web-based classroom app, and data visualization in an expense tracking app. Full-Stack React Projects will take you through the process of preparing the development environment for MERN stack-based web development, creating a basic skeleton app, and extending it to build six different web apps. Youll build apps for social media, classrooms, media streaming, online marketplaces with real-time bidding, and web-based games with virtual reality features. Throughout the book, youll learn how MERN stack web development works, extend its capabilities for complex features, and gain actionable insights into creating MERN-based apps, along with exploring industry best practices to meet the ever-increasing demands of the real world. By the end of this React book, youll be able to build production-ready MERN full-stack apps using advanced tools and techniques in modern web development. What you will learn Extend a basic MERN-based application to build a variety of applications Add real-time communication capabilities with Socket.IO Implement data visualization features for React applications using Victory Develop media streaming applications using MongoDB GridFS Improve SEO for your MERN apps by implementing server-side rendering with data Implement user authentication and authorization using JSON web tokens Set up and use React 360 to develop user interfaces with VR capabilities Make your MERN stack applications reliable and scalable with industry best practices Who this book is for This is one of the most useful web development books for JavaScript developers who may have worked with React but have minimal experience in full-stack development with Node, Express, and MongoDB. Table of Contents Unleashing React Applications with MERN Preparing the Development Environment Building a Backend with MongoDB, Express, and Node Adding a React Frontend to Complete MERN Growing the Skeleton into a Social Media Application Building a Web-Based Classroom Application Exercising MERN Skills with an Online Marketplace Extending the Marketplace for Orders and Payments Adding Real-Time Bidding Capabilities to the Marketplace Integrating Data Visualization with an Expense Tracking Application Building a Media Streaming Application Customizing the Media Player and Improving SEO Developing a Web-Based VR Game Making the VR Game Dynamic Using MERN Following Best Practices and Developing MERN Further About the Author Shama Hoque has more than 9 years of experience as a software developer and mentor, with a masters in software engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. From Java programming to full-stack development with JavaScript, the applications she has worked on include national Olympiad registration websites, universally accessible widgets, video conferencing apps, and medical 3D reconstruction software. Currently, she makes web-based prototypes for R&D start-ups in California, while training aspiring software engineers and teaching web development to CS undergrads in Bangladesh...

-Titulo Original : Iot And Edge Computing For Architects Implementing Edge And Iot Systems From Sensors To Clouds With Communication Systems, Analytics, And Security, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Learn to design, implement, and secure your IoT infrastructure. Revised and expanded for edge computing. Key Features Build a complete IoT system thats the best fit for your organization Learn about different concepts, tech, and trade-offs in the IoT architectural stack Understand the theory and implementation of each element that comprises IoT design Book Description Industries are embracing IoT technologies to improve operational expenses, product life, and peoples well-being. An architectural guide is needed if you want to traverse the spectrum of technologies needed to build a successful IoT system, whether thats a single device or millions of IoT devices. IoT and Edge Computing for Architects, Second Edition encompasses the entire spectrum of IoT solutions, from IoT sensors to the cloud. It examines modern sensor systems, focusing on their power and functionality. It also looks at communication theory, paying close attention to near-range PAN, including the new Bluetooth® 5.0 specification and mesh networks. Then, the book explores IP-based communication in LAN and WAN, including 802.11ah, 5G LTE cellular, Sigfox, and LoRaWAN. It also explains edge computing, routing and gateways, and their role in fog computing, as well as the messaging protocols of MQTT 5.0 and CoAP. With the data now in internet form, youll get an understanding of cloud and fog architectures, including the OpenFog standards. The book wraps up the analytics portion with the application of statistical analysis, complex event processing, and deep learning models. The book then concludes by providing a holistic view of IoT security, cryptography, and shell security in addition to software-defined perimeters and blockchains. What you will learn Understand the role and scope of architecting a successful IoT deployment Scan the landscape of IoT technologies, from sensors to the cloud and more See the trade-offs in choices of protocols and communications in IoT deployments Become familiar with the terminology needed to work in the IoT space Broaden your skills in the multiple engineering domains necessary for the IoT architect Implement best practices to ensure reliability, scalability, and security in your IoT infrastructure Who this book is for This book is for architects, system designers, technologists, and technology managers who want to understand the IoT ecosphere, technologies, and trade-offs, and develop a 50,000-foot view of IoT architecture. An understanding of the architectural side of IoT is necessary. Table of Contents IoT and Edge Computing Definition and Use Cases IoT Architecture and Core IoT Modules Sensors, Endpoints, and Power Systems Communications and Information Theory Non-IP Based WPAN IP-Based WPAN and WLAN Long Range Communication Systems and Protocols (WAN) Edge Computing Edge Routing and Networking Edge to Cloud Protocols Cloud and Fog Topologies Data Analytics and Machine Learning in the Cloud and Edge IoT and Edge Security Consortiums and Communities About the Author Perry Lea is a 30-year veteran technologist. He spent over 20 years at Hewlett-Packard as chief architect and distinguished technologist of the LaserJet business. He then led a team at Micron focusing on emerging compute using in-memory processing for machine learning and computer vision. At Cradlepoint, he pivoted the company into 5G and the IoT. He then co-founded Rumble, an industry leader in edge/IoT products. He is the principal architect for Microsofts Xbox business and works on emerging technologies and hyperscale game streaming, and has authored 40 patents, with 30 pending...

-Titulo Original : Mastering Python Networking Your One-stop Solution To Using Python For Network Automation, Programmability, And Devops, 3rd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: New edition of the bestselling guide to mastering Python Networking, updated to Python 3 and including the latest on network data analysis, Cloud Networking, Ansible 2.8, and new libraries Key Features Explore the power of Python libraries to tackle difficult network problems efficiently and effectively, including pyATS, Nornir, and Ansible 2.8 Use Python and Ansible for DevOps, network device automation, DevOps, and software-defined networking Become an expert in implementing advanced network-related tasks with Python 3 Book Description Networks in your infrastructure set the foundation for how your application can be deployed, maintained, and serviced. Python is the ideal language for network engineers to explore tools that were previously available to systems engineers and application developers. In Mastering Python Networking, Third edition, youll embark on a Python-based journey to transition from traditional network engineers to network developers ready for the next-generation of networks. This new edition is completely revised and updated to work with Python 3. In addition to new chapters on network data analysis with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Beats) and Azure Cloud Networking, it includes updates on using newer libraries such as pyATS and Nornir, as well as Ansible 2.8. Each chapter is updated with the latest libraries with working examples to ensure compatibility and understanding of the concepts. Starting with a basic overview of Python, the book teaches you how it can interact with both legacy and API-enabled network devices. You will learn to leverage high-level Python packages and frameworks to perform network automation tasks, monitoring, management, and enhanced network security followed by Azure and AWS Cloud networking. Finally, you will use Jenkins for continuous integration as well as testing tools to verify your network. What you will learn Use Python libraries to interact with your network Integrate Ansible 2.8 using Python to control Cisco, Juniper, and Arista network devices Leverage existing Flask web frameworks to construct high-level APIs Learn how to build virtual networks in the AWS & Azure Cloud Learn how to use Elastic Stack for network data analysis Understand how Jenkins can be used to automatically deploy changes in your network Use PyTest and Unittest for Test-Driven Network Development in networking engineering with Python Who this book is for Mastering Python Networking, Third edition is for network engineers, developers, and SREs who want to use Python for network automation, programmability, and data analysis. Basic familiarity with Python programming and networking-related concepts such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) will be useful. Table of Contents Review of TCP/IP Protocol Suite and Python Low-Level Network Device Interactions APIs and Intent-Driven Networking The Python Automation Framework - Ansible Basics The Python Automation Framework - Beyond Basics Network Security with Python Network Monitoring with Python - Part 1 Network Monitoring with Python - Part 2 Building Network Web Services with Python AWS Cloud Networking Azure Cloud Networking Network Data Analysis with Elastic Stack Working with Git Continuous Integration with Jenkins Test-Driven Development for Networks Review Eric continues to update the third edition with interesting and practical technologies for the network engineer community! Another masterpiece and highly recommended as always! -- Allen Su, Staff Engineer Architect, VMWare Mastering Python Networking, 3rd Edition is great for both beginning and experienced engineers interested in using Python for network automation. The book uses practical examples from basic to more advanced topics to help you jumpstart your network developer journey. -- Stuart Clark, Technical Leader and Developer Advocate About the Author...

-Titulo Original : Data Engineering With Python Work With Massive Datasets To Design Data Models And Automate Data Pipelines Using Python-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Build, monitor, and manage real-time data pipelines to create data engineering infrastructure efficiently using open-source Apache projects Key Features Become well-versed in data architectures, data preparation, and data optimization skills with the help of practical examples Design data models and learn how to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data using Python Schedule, automate, and monitor complex data pipelines in production Book Description Data engineering provides the foundation for data science and analytics, and forms an important part of all businesses. This book will help you to explore various tools and methods that are used for understanding the data engineering process using Python. The book will show you how to tackle challenges commonly faced in different aspects of data engineering. Youll start with an introduction to the basics of data engineering, along with the technologies and frameworks required to build data pipelines to work with large datasets. Youll learn how to transform and clean data and perform analytics to get the most out of your data. As you advance, youll discover how to work with big data of varying complexity and production databases, and build data pipelines. Using real-world examples, youll build architectures on which youll learn how to deploy data pipelines. By the end of this Python book, youll have gained a clear understanding of data modeling techniques, and will be able to confidently build data engineering pipelines for tracking data, running quality checks, and making necessary changes in production. What you will learn Understand how data engineering supports data science workflows Discover how to extract data from files and databases and then clean, transform, and enrich it Configure processors for handling different file formats as well as both relational and NoSQL databases Find out how to implement a data pipeline and dashboard to visualize results Use staging and validation to check data before landing in the warehouse Build real-time pipelines with staging areas that perform validation and handle failures Get to grips with deploying pipelines in the production environment Who this book is for This book is for data analysts, ETL developers, and anyone looking to get started with or transition to the field of data engineering or refresh their knowledge of data engineering using Python. This book will also be useful for students planning to build a career in data engineering or IT professionals preparing for a transition. No previous knowledge of data engineering is required. Table of Contents What is Data Engineering? Building Our Data Engineering Infrastructure Reading and Writing Files Working with Databases Cleaning, Transforming, and Enriching Data Building a 311 Data Pipeline Features of a Production Pipeline Version Control Using the NiFi Registry Monitoring and Logging Pipelines Deploying your Pipelines Building a Production Data Pipeline Building a Kafka Cluster Streaming Data with Apache Kafka Data Processing with Apache Spark Real-Time Edge Data with MiNiFi, Kafka, and Spark Appendix About the Author Paul Crickard is the author of Leaflet.js Essentials and co-author of Mastering Geospatial Analysis with Python and the Chief Information Officer at the Second Judicial District Attorneys Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With a Masters degree in Political Science and a background in Community, and Regional Planning, he combines rigorous social science theory and techniques to technology projects. He has Presented at the New Mexico Big Data and Analytics Summit and the ExperienceIT NM Conference. He has given talks on data to the New Mexico Big Data Working Group, Sandia National Labs, and the New Mexico Geographic Information Council...

-Titulo Original : Node.js Design Patterns Design And Implement Production-grade Node.js Applications Using Proven Patterns And Techniques, 3rd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Learn proven patterns, techniques, and tricks to take full advantage of the Node.js platform. Master well-known design principles to create applications that are readable, extensible, and that can grow big. Key Features Learn how to create solid server-side applications by leveraging the full power of Node.js 14 Understand how Node.js works and learn how to take full advantage of its core components as well as the solutions offered by its ecosystem Avoid common mistakes and use proven patterns to create production grade Node.js applications Book Description In this book, we will show you how to implement a series of best practices and design patterns to help you create efficient and robust Node.js applications with ease. We kick off by exploring the basics of Node.js, analyzing its asynchronous event driven architecture and its fundamental design patterns. We then show you how to build asynchronous control flow patterns with callbacks, promises and async/await. Next, we dive into Node.js streams, unveiling their power and showing you how to use them at their full capacity. Following streams is an analysis of different creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns that take full advantage of JavaScript and Node.js. Lastly, the book dives into more advanced concepts such as Universal JavaScript, scalability and messaging patterns to help you build enterprise-grade distributed applications. Throughout the book, youll see Node.js in action with the help of several real-life examples leveraging technologies such as LevelDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, and many others. They will be used to demonstrate a pattern or technique, but they will also give you a great introduction to the Node.js ecosystem and its set of solutions. What you will learn Become comfortable with writing asynchronous code by leveraging callbacks, promises, and the async/await syntax Leverage Node.js streams to create data-driven asynchronous processing pipelines Implement well-known software design patterns to create production grade applications Share code between Node.js and the browser and take advantage of full-stack JavaScript Build and scale microservices and distributed systems powered by Node.js Use Node.js in conjunction with other powerful technologies such as Redis, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, and LevelDB Who this book is for This book is for developers and software architects who have some prior basic knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js and now want to get the most out of these technologies in terms of productivity, design quality, and scalability. Software professionals with intermediate experience in Node.js and JavaScript will also find valuable the more advanced patterns and techniques presented in this book. This book assumes that you have an intermediate understanding of web application development, databases, and software design principles. Table of Contents The Node.js Platform The Module System Callbacks and Events Asynchronous Control Flow Patterns with Callbacks Asynchronous Control Flow Patterns with Promises and Async/Await Coding with Streams Creational Design Patterns Structural Design Patterns Behavioral Design Patterns Universal JavaScript for Web Applications Advanced Recipes Scalability and Architectural Patterns Messaging and Integration Patterns Review Ive read basically every Node.js book ever published, and this is my personal favorite (and best) by far. Even months after reading all the way through this text, I still learn new things each time I browse through it. What can I say, this is a must for anyone writing code in Node.js! Everything in the book, including the code examples, are very useful in practice. -- Joe Karlsson Software Engineer at MongoDB Node.js Design Patterns, Third Edition is a really in-depth look into the world of Node.js. Everything you ever wanted to know, and more! Its very comprehensive, and gets into the details of how Node.js works. Its a pe...

-Titulo Original : Hands-on Microsoft Teams A Practical Guide To Enhancing Enterprise Collaboration With Microsoft Teams And Office 365-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: A complete guide on Teams filled with real-world scenarios and best practices to increase enterprise productivity and engagement Key Features Interactive approach to learn the key concepts of Teams and its implementation in modern workplace Discover tips and techniques for extending Teams to meet your business requirements Integrate Teams with various Microsoft services such as PowerShell, SharePoint, PowerApps, and Power Automate Book Description Microsoft Teams is a platform for unified communication in modern workplaces. It not only enables effective communication, but also helps you manage your resources through its integration with various Microsoft Office 365 services. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the platform, getting you up to speed in no time. Complete with hands-on tutorials, and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you how to use Teams in the best possible way. Starting with the basic concepts that will help you collaborate on Teams, this book takes you through expert techniques for creating and managing teams. A dedicated section also features industry practices to help enhance collaboration in modern workplaces. In later chapters, youll explore Microsoft services such as SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate, and learn how they interact with Microsoft Teams. Youll also get to grips with dealing with permissions and security issues in managing private and public teams and channels. Along the way, youll discover practical scenarios that will help you improve the collaboration in your organization and increase productivity by using Teams features. By the end of this book, youll have hands-on experience of using Microsoft Teams, along with the skills you need to improve the way people collaborate in your organization. What you will learn Create teams, channels, and tabs in Microsoft Teams Explore the Teams architecture and various Office 365 components included in Teams Perform scheduling, and managing meetings and live events in Teams Configure and manage apps in Teams Design automated scripts for managing a Teams environment using PowerShell Build your own Microsoft Teams app without writing code Who this book is for This Microsoft Teams book is for power users and business professionals looking to use Teams for improving collaboration in an enterprise environment. The book will also be useful for Office 365 administrators interested in implementing Microsoft Teams effectively by learning about and exploring expert tips and best practices to ensure good governance. Table of Contents Microsoft Teams Basics Microsoft Teams Core Features Microsoft Teams - Chat and Conversations How to Use Microsoft Teams - Meetings and Live Events Public versus Private - Teams and Channels Extending Microsoft Teams using apps Extend Microsoft Teams Using Custom Apps and Microsoft 365 Build Your Own App for Microsoft Teams Using App Studio Building Your Own Bot for Microsoft Teams Microsoft Teams PowerShell - a Tool for Automation About the Author Joao Carlos Oliveira Ferreira is an acclaimed Microsoft MVP, MCP, and MCSA. Joao has been working with SharePoint for the last 8 years and embraced Microsoft Teams right from day one. Joao is responsible for the development of several products and is also the manager of several development teams...

-Titulo Original : Workflow Automation With Microsoft Power Automate Achieve Digital Transformation Through Business Automation With Minimal Coding-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Enhance your organizations productivity by automating repetitive tasks and simplifying business workflows using Microsoft Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) Key Features Create basic and advanced workflows for automating Twitter posts, sending emails, push notifications, and much more Manage user inputs, documents, approvals, and database storage using flow controls Create flows that integrate with services both inside and outside the Microsoft 365 ecosystem Book Description Microsoft Power Automate (formerly Flow) is a workflow automation tool built into Microsoft 365 to help businesses and users to automate repetitive tasks or trigger business processes without user intervention. If you are new to Microsoft Power Automate, this book will give you a comprehensive introduction to help you to get up to speed with automating business processes in no time. Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will show you how to configure automation workflows for business processes between hundreds of Microsoft and third-party applications. Once you understand how to use connectors, triggers, and actions to automate business processes, youll get to grips with managing user inputs, documents, approvals, and database storage using efficient flow controls. This Power Automate book explains key concepts and takes you through creating your own flows step by step. By the end of the book, youll have learned how to use Microsoft Power Automate to replace repetitive tasks with business workflow automation technology. What you will learn Get to grips with the building blocks of Power Automate, its services, and core capabilities Explore connectors in Power Automate to automate email workflows Discover how to create a flow for copying files between two cloud services Understand the business process, connectors, and actions for creating approval flows Use flows to save responses submitted to a database through Microsoft Forms Find out how to integrate Power Automate with Microsoft Teams Who this book is for The book is for technologists, system administrators, and Power users with little or no Microsoft Power Automate experience. Familiarity with basic Microsoft 365 services is expected. Table of Contents Introducing Power Automate Getting Started with Power Automate Working with Email Copying files Creating Button Flows Generating Push Notifications Working with Team Flows Working with Conditions Getting Started with Approvals Working with Multiple Approvals Posting Approvals to Teams Using a Database Working with Microsoft Forms Accepting User Input Exporting, Importing, and Distributing Flows Monitoring and Troubleshooting Flows About the Author Aaron Guilmette, a Microsoft Teams technical specialist at Microsoft, provides guidance and assistance to customers adopting the Microsoft 365 platform. He primarily focuses on collaborative technologies, including Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Teams. He also works with identity and scripting solutions. He has been involved with technology since 1998 and has provided consulting services for customers in the commercial, educational, and government sectors internationally. Aaron has also worked on technical certification exams and instructional design for Microsoft and other organizations...

-Titulo Original : Modern Computer Vision With Pytorch Explore Deep Learning Concepts And Implement Over 50 Real-world Image Applications-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Get to grips with deep learning techniques for building image processing applications using PyTorch with the help of code notebooks and test questions Key Features Implement solutions to 50 real-world computer vision applications using PyTorch Understand the theory and working mechanisms of neural network architectures and their implementation Discover best practices using a custom library created especially for this book Book Description Deep learning is the driving force behind many recent advances in various computer vision (CV) applications. This book takes a hands-on approach to help you to solve over 50 CV problems using PyTorch1.x on real-world datasets. Youll start by building a neural network (NN) from scratch using NumPy and PyTorch and discover best practices for tweaking its hyperparameters. Youll then perform image classification using convolutional neural networks and transfer learning and understand how they work. As you progress, youll implement multiple use cases of 2D and 3D multi-object detection, segmentation, human-pose-estimation by learning about the R-CNN family, SSD, YOLO, U-Net architectures, and the Detectron2 platform. The book will also guide you in performing facial expression swapping, generating new faces, and manipulating facial expressions as you explore autoencoders and modern generative adversarial networks. Youll learn how to combine CV with NLP techniques, such as LSTM and transformer, and RL techniques, such as Deep Q-learning, to implement OCR, image captioning, object detection, and a self-driving car agent. Finally, youll move your NN model to production on the AWS Cloud. By the end of this book, youll be able to leverage modern NN architectures to solve over 50 real-world CV problems confidently. What you will learn Train a NN from scratch with NumPy and PyTorch Implement 2D and 3D multi-object detection and segmentation Generate digits and DeepFakes with autoencoders and advanced GANs Manipulate images using CycleGAN, Pix2PixGAN, StyleGAN2, and SRGAN Combine CV with NLP to perform OCR, image captioning, and object detection Combine CV with reinforcement learning to build agents that play pong and self-drive a car Deploy a deep learning model on the AWS server using FastAPI and Docker Implement over 35 NN architectures and common OpenCV utilities Who this book is for This book is for beginners to PyTorch and intermediate-level machine learning practitioners who are looking to get well-versed with computer vision techniques using deep learning and PyTorch. If you are just getting started with neural networks, youll find the use cases accompanied by notebooks in GitHub present in this book useful. Basic knowledge of the Python programming language and machine learning is all you need to get started with this book. Table of Contents Artificial Neural Network Fundamentals PyTorch Fundamentals Building a Deep Neural Network with PyTorch Introducing Convolutional Neural Networks Transfer Learning for object Classification Practical Aspects of Image Classification Basics of Object detection Advanced object detection Image segmentation Applications of object detection and localization Autoencoders and Image Manipulation Image generation using GAN Advanced GANs to manipulate images Training with minimal data points Combining Computer Vision and NLP techniques Combining Computer Vision and Reinforcement Learning Moving a Model to Production OpenCV utilities for image analysis About the Author V Kishore Ayyadevara leads a team focused on using AI to solve problems in the healthcare space. He has more than 10 years experience in the field of data science with prominent technology companies. In his current role, he is responsible for developing a variety of cutting-edge analytical solutions that have an impact at scale while building strong technical teams. Kishore has filed 8 patents at the intersection of machine learning, healthcare, and oper...

-Titulo Original : Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing: A Step-by-step Guide To Smart Video Editing With FCP 10.6-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: A comprehensive, best practice guide from Apple Certified Trainer Iain Anderson, with illustrated step-by-step instructions to explore a Final Cut Pro editing workflow from shoot to delivery Key Features Explore the best ways to use FCP, from importing and editing to finishing and exporting the final cut Unlock the power of editing in the magnetic timeline to make huge changes or subtle adjustments Finish with pro-level color correction, tracking, effects, transitions, audio, titles, and captions Book Description Final Cut Pro (also known as FCP, previously Final Cut Pro X) is Apples efficient and accessible video editing software for everyone, offering powerful features that experienced editors and novices will find useful. FCP is the quickest way to transform your raw clips into a finished piece, so if speed is important, make this a key tool in your editing arsenal. Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing is a comprehensive best practice guide for all editors. Youll not only learn how to use the features but also find out which ones are the most important and when you should use them. With the help of practical examples, the book will show you how typical footage can be assembled, trimmed, colored, and finessed to produce a finished edit, exploring a variety of techniques. As you progress through the book, youll follow a standard editing workflow to get the feel of working on real-world projects and answer self-assessment questions to make sure that youre on track. By the end of this Final Cut Pro book, youll be well versed with the key features of this app and have all the tools you need to create impressive edits. What you will learn Understand the media import process and delve into media management Effectively organize your footage so you can find the right shot quickly Discover how to assemble a rough cut edit Explore trimming and advanced editing techniques to finesse and finalize the edit Enhance an edit with color correction, effects, transitions, titles, captions, and much more Sweeten the audio by controlling volume, using compression, and adding effects Share your final edited video and archive the job Who this book is for The book is for creative professionals, anyone starting out in video editing, and editors switching to Final Cut Pro from another video editing system. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, youll find this FCP book useful. All you need to get started is familiarity with macOS. Table of Contents Quick start: An Introduction to FCP X Before the edit: Production Tips Bring it in: Importing your Footage Sort it out: Reviewing and Keywording Choose your favorites: Selecting, Rating, and Searching Build the Spine of the Story: Quick Assembly Cover it up: Connections, Cutaways and Storylines Neaten the edges: Trimming Techniques Revisit your choices: Auditions, Replacing and Relinking Explore a little: Compound Clips and Timeline tricks Play with light: Color Correction and Grading Refine and smooth: Video Properties and Effects Blend and Warp: Video Transitions and Retiming Boost the signal: Audio Sweetening A few words: Titles and Generators Youre done: Exporting your edit and finishing up About the Author Iain Anderson is a trainer and freelance editor based in Brisbane, Australia. Among other things, Iain is an Apple Certified Trainer in Final Cut Pro X, a lead trainer for macProVideo, a tutorial creator for CoreMelt, a videographer, an editor, an animator, a writer, a designer, and occasionally a coder of Apple Watch and iPad apps. In the past hes created animations and live videos for Microsoft, virtual islands in Second Life for government, and screensavers for fun...

-Titulo Original : Pandas 1.x Cookbook Practical Recipes For Scientific Computing, Time Series Analysis, And Exploratory Data Analysis Using Python, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Packt Publishing-Descripcion Original: Use the power of pandas to solve most complex scientific computing problems with ease. Revised for pandas 1.x. Key Features This is the first book on pandas 1.x Practical, easy to implement recipes for quick solutions to common problems in data using pandas Master the fundamentals of pandas to quickly begin exploring any dataset Book Description The pandas library is massive, and its common for frequent users to be unaware of many of its more impressive features. The official pandas documentation, while thorough, does not contain many useful examples of how to piece together multiple commands as one would do during an actual analysis. This book guides you, as if you were looking over the shoulder of an expert, through situations that you are highly likely to encounter. This new updated and revised edition provides you with unique, idiomatic, and fun recipes for both fundamental and advanced data manipulation tasks with pandas. Some recipes focus on achieving a deeper understanding of basic principles, or comparing and contrasting two similar operations. Other recipes will dive deep into a particular dataset, uncovering new and unexpected insights along the way. Many advanced recipes combine several different features across the pandas library to generate results. What you will learn Master data exploration in pandas through dozens of practice problems Group, aggregate, transform, reshape, and filter data Merge data from different sources through pandas SQL-like operations Create visualizations via pandas hooks to matplotlib and seaborn Use pandas, time series functionality to perform powerful analyses Import, clean, and prepare real-world datasets for machine learning Create workflows for processing big data that doesnt fit in memory Who this book is for This book is for Python developers, data scientists, engineers, and analysts. Pandas is the ideal tool for manipulating structured data with Python and this book provides ample instruction and examples. Not only does it cover the basics required to be proficient, but it goes into the details of idiomatic pandas. Table of Contents Pandas Foundations Essential DataFrame Operations Creating and Persisting DataFrames Beginning Data Analysis Exploratory Data Analysis Selecting Subsets of Data Filtering Rows Index Alignment Grouping for Aggregation, Filtration and Transformation Restructuring Data into a Tidy Form Combining Pandas Objects Time Series Analysis Visualization with Matplotlib, Pandas, and Seaborn Debugging and Testing Pandas Review In this new second edition of their bestselling Pandas Cookbook, authors Harrison and Petrou improve upon what was already a winning formula. Revised and updated for pandas 1.x, this book should be the go-to one-stop shop for anyone in need of an accessible introduction to pandas. I learned a lot. You will too. -- Kate Strachnyi, Founder at Story by Data and DATAcated Academy, Author of The Disruptors: Data Science Leaders, and LinkedIn Top Voice About the Author Matt Harrison has been using Python since 2000. He runs MetaSnake, which provides corporate training for Python and Data Science. He is the author of Machine Learning Pocket Reference, the bestselling Illustrated Guide to Python 3, and Learning the Pandas Library, among other books. Theodore Petrou is the founder of Dunder Data, a training company dedicated to helping teach the Python data science ecosystem effectively to individuals and corporations. Read his tutorials and attempt his data science challenges at the Dunder Data website...