Multi-Cloud Sovereignty: Avoiding Single-Vendor Lock-in Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of fraud examination concepts and prepare for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of fraud examination principles and the fraud examination process.
• Learn to identify, investigate, and prevent various types of financial fraud schemes.
• Understand the legal environment related to fraud, including the legal elements of fraud, relevant laws, and regulations.
• Acquire practical skills in conducting fraud investigations, including evidence collection, interviewing techniques, and data analysis.
• Learn to design and implement effective fraud prevention and deterrence programs within organizations.
• Gain confidence and knowledge to successfully pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is targeted at intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of GRC frameworks and apply them to secure and compliant business operations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the core components of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance.
• Perform risk assessments and formulate risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement compliance measures and manage regulatory obligations.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

This course offers an expert introduction to the newly enacted Accessibility Law, equipping developers with the practical skills needed to design, develop, and maintain fully accessible applications. Beginning with a contextual discussion on the law's significance and implications, the curriculum rapidly transitions into hands-on coding practices, tools, and testing techniques to ensure compliance and inclusivity for users with disabilities.

Gitea is a lightweight, open-source solution for self-hosted Git services, offering repository management, code review capabilities, issue tracking, and CI/CD integration. It has emerged as a preferred alternative to GitHub and GitLab.com for teams seeking full control over their source code, free from third-party terms of service or export limitations.

GitLab Self-Managed is the on-premises deployment of GitLab's complete DevSecOps platform, including source code management, CI/CD, container registry, security scanning, and monitoring. It is the gold standard for organizations that want the full GitLab feature set without SaaS dependency or data leaving their network.

Information security threats and attacks are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The most effective defence against these risks is the proper implementation and management of information security controls and best practices. Furthermore, robust information security is a critical expectation and requirement for customers, legislators, and other interested parties.

This training course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO/IEC 27001. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ISMS best practices and establish a framework for its ongoing management and improvement.

Upon completing the training course, you may sit for the exam. If you pass successfully, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer” credential, which validates your ability and practical knowledge to implement an ISMS in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001.

Who Should Attend?

• Project managers and consultants involved in or concerned with the implementation of an ISMS
• Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an ISMS
• Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity to information security requirements within an organisation
• Members of an ISMS implementation team

General Information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate awarding 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In the event of an exam failure, you may retake the exam within 12 months at no additional cost

Educational Approach

• This training course includes essay-type exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, examples, and best practices used in the implementation of an ISMS.
• Participants are encouraged to communicate with each other and engage in discussions when completing quizzes and exercises.
• The exercises are based on a case study.
• The structure of the quizzes mirrors that of the certification exam.

Learning Objectives

This training course will assist you in:

• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an ISMS
• Recognising the correlation between ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Understanding the operation of an information security management system and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27001
• Learning how to interpret and implement the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 within the specific context of an organisation
• Acquiring the necessary knowledge to support an organisation in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining an ISMS

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced DevOps engineers and system administrators who wish to deploy and manage self-hosted Kubernetes clusters without cloud dependencies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: deploy production-ready Kubernetes clusters using kubeadm on bare-metal or virtual machines; configure high-availability control planes and etcd clusters; implement container networking and storage for self-managed environments; set up monitoring and observability using self-hosted solutions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for all staff members who need a practical grasp of Compliance principles and effective Risk Management strategies.

Course Format

The training employs a blended learning methodology that incorporates:

• Guided discussions
• Slide-based presentations
• Case studies
• Real-world examples

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of Compliance, alongside national and international initiatives focused on managing associated risks.

Articulate how organizations and their teams can establish a robust Compliance Risk Management Framework.

Outline the responsibilities of the Compliance Officer and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and comprehend how these roles fit within the broader business structure.

Identify key risk areas within Financial Crime, particularly regarding international operations, offshore centres, and high-net-worth clients.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at network engineers and infrastructure professionals who wish to use SONiC and ONL to deploy and manage open network infrastructure on white-box switches.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: understand SONiC and ONL architecture, deploy open-source NOS on white-box hardware, configure networking features, and implement monitoring and automation.

Open Source Software (OSS) Management involves supervising the entire lifecycle of open-source components within an organization to guarantee secure, compliant, and efficient utilization.

This instructor-led training, available online or on-site, targets intermediate IT professionals looking to implement best practices for managing open-source software in corporate and government settings.

Upon completing this course, participants will be equipped to:

• Develop robust OSS policies and governance structures.
• Utilize SBOM and SCA tools to identify, monitor, and manage open-source dependencies.
• Reduce risks linked to licensing issues and security vulnerabilities.
• Optimize OSS adoption to boost innovation and achieve cost efficiencies.

Course Format

• Engaging lectures and group discussions.
• Case studies and scenario-based activities.
• Practical demonstrations using OSS management tools.

Customization Options

• The course can be customized to align with specific organizational OSS policies and toolchains. Please get in touch to arrange.

This instructor-led, live Payment Card Industry Professional training in Portugal (online or onsite) offers a professional qualification for industry practitioners seeking to demonstrate their expertise and comprehension of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the payment process and the PCI standards established to safeguard it.
• Comprehend the roles and responsibilities of entities within the payment industry.
• Gain a thorough insight into and understanding of the 12 PCI DSS requirements.
• Showcase knowledge of PCI DSS and its application to organizations involved in the transaction process.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for system administrators and infrastructure engineers who wish to design, deploy, and manage private OpenStack cloud infrastructure for enterprise environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to understand OpenStack architecture, deploy private cloud infrastructure, manage compute and storage resources, implement security with Keystone, and apply enterprise best practices.

This instructor-led live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network engineers and infrastructure administrators who wish to implement software-defined networks using open source tools and technologies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to design SDN architectures, implement Open vSwitch, configure FRRouting, deploy SDN controllers, and automate network management.

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level network and infrastructure professionals who wish to utilise open-source routing, switching, Wi-Fi, and management tools to design, deploy, and operate a self-managed enterprise network.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: design an open-source enterprise network architecture, configure routing, switching, and wireless services, enhance security and observability, and develop an operational plan for ongoing support.

Terraform is an open-source infrastructure-as-code tool that empowers teams to define and provision data center infrastructure using a declarative configuration language. When paired with self-hosted backends and on-premise providers, Terraform becomes a potent instrument for sovereign infrastructure management, effectively eliminating cloud vendor lock-in.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate infrastructure engineers seeking to leverage Terraform to manage self-hosted environments, including Proxmox, VMware, libvirt, and bare-metal provisioning.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Write robust Terraform configurations for on-premise and hybrid resources.
• Securely manage state using self-hosted backends such as PostgreSQL, S3-compatible storage, and Gitea.
• Utilize provisioners and custom providers to manage the entire bare-metal lifecycle.
• Implement efficient workspaces, modular architectures, and variable hierarchies.
• Integrate Terraform into CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure delivery.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and guided discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical labs.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training track for this course, please contact us to arrange specific requirements.