Digital technologies ranging from the Internet to cloud computing, artificial intelligence, etc. are often not just a key part of organizational operations, they also create opportunities for developing new digital businesses and their applications can have a profound impact on society at large. The focus of the module is to help participants understand the evolution, implementation and impact of digital technologies as well as digital business transformation, strategies and models. In addition, the module will discuss emerging digital trends and innovation.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about basic concepts of digital technologies and information systems. The module will also examine how digital technology is reshaping product markets and services, business models, organizational structures and relationships between organizations and their customers.
Introduction to the Digital Landscape
Importance for business competitiveness.
Overview of key domains: Development, DevOps, Cloud, Security, Database, etc.
Trends Shaping the Future
AI, ML, IoT, Blockchain.
Cloud-native technologies and edge computing.
Modern Development Practices
Agile methodologies and iterative development.
CI/CD pipelines: Building, testing, and deploying software.
Tools overview: Git, Maven, Jenkins.
Database and Data Management
Relational vs. non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Query optimization and database security.
Integrating databases in modern applications.
DevOps and Infrastructure as Code
DevOps culture and practices.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform.
Introduction to Docker and Kubernetes.
Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
Cloud models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
Key providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
Virtualization and containerization concepts.
Building Secure Systems
Core principles: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA triad).
Common vulnerabilities and basic mitigation strategies.
Integrating Security Across Domains
Security in Devops(DevSecOps), Cloud Environments
Importance of network security and regular scanning.
Monitoring and Incident Response
Incident response lifecycle: Detect, Respond, Recover.
Crafting Digital Strategies for Business Success
Aligning technology with business objectives.
Frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing investments.
Role of leadership in digital transformation.
Industry Applications and Case Studies
Success stories and lessons learned.
Group activity: Building a digital strategy or technical architecture.
Sethuraman is an experienced trainer with 18+ years in the IT and training industry, specializing in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Python, and DevOps.
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