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Tabletop exercises are a common way to test disaster recovery and business continuity plans, but they can also be some of the most dry and boring meetings any professional can attend. Following a set script with no variation can cause folks to lose interest and question the value of such exercises, even when they are required for compliance frameworks such as SOC2. What is a security professional to do? Simple-introduce variability by adding dice!Gamification isn't a new idea, but applying some principles of gamification to a traditional tabletop exercise can breathe new life into a potentially monotonous activity. This book covers how to build a gamified tabletop exercise from the ground up, and provides example exercises you can build upon for your own needs. Not only will participation improve, but you will have reusable exercises to work with as each walk-through can produce different results, helping to cover multiple outcomes when testing your recovery capabilities.By providing examples and a methodical approach on how to build gamification into a traditional tabletop, the goal is to provide a new perspective on tabletop exercises that should be more engaging for all participants, and thus more beneficial for everyone involved. Avoid the monotony and start practicing with realistic consequences for decisions with dice rolls! What You Will Learn Plan, build, and execute tabletop exercises with participants Understand and explain gamification benefits and how to add it to traditional tabletop exercises Understand why and how to introduce such concepts to a traditional tabletop exercise Get up to speed on the purpose of tabletop exercises as well as how to improve participation and retention of exercise participants Compile tips and tricks to help when encountering unexpected issues during tabletop exercises, from unexpected decisions to difficult participants Know tools and techniques, such as using mind maps, to help plan and build gamified tabletop exercises

Leverage the power of Svelte to quickly produce the foundations of a framework-agnostic component library that can extend and develop over time. This is a project-oriented book that simplifies setting up the skeleton of the library and adding components, using little more than a text editor or free software. You'll gain a starting baseline that can be used to develop future projects or incorporated into an existing workflow. You'll take development to the next level and can use this knowledge to create components with any framework, such as React, Angular or Vue.js, not just Svelte. Developing Web Components with Svelte is an excellent resource for getting acquainted with creating and maintaining a component library using a phased approach. It takes the view that you don't have to create something complex and unwieldy. Instead, you can start building something quickly, then extend it as needs dictate over time, without sacrificing speed or features.You'll see how to develop cleaner components in a quick, clear and straightforward way. The components you create in this project can be made available for use in other frameworks such as React, Vue or Angular,  making them genuinely reusable. In short, Svelte offers plenty of opportunities as it is based on Node.js and JavaScript, which makes it a powerful package to use.This New Edition Includes:  New chapters covering  animation components, accessibility concerns and Theming Extensively updated content and documentation to support changes in Storybook  Extensively updated to the latest spec of Svelte  Reworked content and installation process for Storybook

Create complex scripts in PowerShell and learn how to connect them to cloud services like Azure and Azure AD. This updated version of the book will help you learn PowerShell by providing small "cheat" snippets that you can combine to write efficient and effective scripts.New to the book: PowerShell 5 to PowerShell 7 upgrade throughout the text New code Snippets for AWS and other technologies. New Chapter on error reportingPowerShell Fast Track starts with the basics of PowerShell before moving on to discuss functions like date and logs, along with concepts such as inputs for your scripts. Author Vikas Sukhija then walks you through interactive input and Snapins modules, where you will learn GUI button prompts and how to import sessions. He'll then show you how to report errors through email and log errors to a text file. Reporting CSV (Comma Separate Value) is discussed next, followed by a demonstration of miscellaneous functions, including how to connect your PowerShell scripts with Azure, SharePoint, Teams and other services. As you progress further, you'll see how PowerShell provides powerful features for automation that can be leveragedfor managing your Teams workload. Finally, using practical examples, you will learn how to implement and create scripts for day-to-day usage.After reading this book, you will be able to hit the ground running and use PowerShell's powerful features in your own work.What You Will Learn: Utilize code Snippets to perform practical tasks Combine the code to create more complex scripts. Logging and reporting Connect to various products such as Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and AzureADWho This Book Is For:System administrators

As companies want to innovate and stay competitive, product managers must be capable of understanding new market demands, leveraging technology, and aligning product strategies with business goals. This book is designed for both aspiring and seasoned product managers covering the entire product management lifecycle, from ideation and user research to development, to launch, and continuous improvement.In today's technology-driven market, the role of a product manager has never been more crucial. This book emphasizes practical applications and real-world examples, offering actionable insights and addresses the evolving world of product management, including the impact of new technologies and methodologies. By blending theory with practice, Navigating the Product Galaxy provides you with the tools they need to succeed in a dynamic environment.You will: Create an inspiring vision and strategic roadmap. Leverage user research and product metrics. Understand the best approaches to plan, launch, and iterate on your product. Generate growth and improve conversion rates. Apply methods for continuous learning and staying ahead in the industry

Meet the creative minds shaping our world in Chief Design Officers At Work, the captivating new addition to the acclaimed At Work series from Apress. Explore the realm of design management, unveiling unique perspectives, strategies, and innovative approaches to building businesses with design in mind.Through a collection of insightful interviews, gain an illuminating glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and triumphs of prominent design executives from various industries, spanning zero-to-one products to established brands. Each of these design experts have played a pivotal role in shaping design-driven approaches, leading to groundbreaking industry evolutions and market disruption. The remarkable stories and insights from these visionaries reveal how design-led thinking can be a powerful catalyst for driving bottom line success. From building user-centric products to creating cohesive brand experiences, these design leaders demonstrate the transformative impact design can have on business outcomes.Readers who are design practitioners, launching their own startup, revitalizing an existing product, or established executives will find invaluable lessons and inspiration within these pages. What You Will LearnHow design leaders navigate complex business landscapes to craft compelling user experiences and brand strategiesValuable insights and practical advice that can elevate their own practiceHow to make a lasting impact in your industry as a designer

Write your first code in Java 23 using simple, step-by-step examples that model real-word objects and events, making learning easy. With this book you will be able to pick up core programming concepts without fuss and write efficient Java code in no time. Clear code descriptions, and layout ensure you get your code running as soon as possible. Author Iuliana Cosmina focuses on practical knowledge and getting you up to speed quickly-all the bits and pieces a novice needs to get started programming in Java. In this edition, you will discover how Java has changed since version 17, and how to design and write code using the most recently introduced Java features such as new collection methods, virtual threads, pattern and record matching in switch expressions, structured concurrency tasks, unnamed classes and instance methods and many more.This book is a complete Java guide, covering the following topics: setting up a development environment, programming concepts and well-known programming principles, writing Java code following industry-specific design patterns and coding conventions, executing it, debugging, testing, documenting it and even using specialized tools such as IntelliJ IDEA for writing Java code, Maven for building, JUnit Jupiter for testing, VisualVM for monitoring. After reading this book, you'll have all the necessary skills and knowledge to pass an interview for a starting Java development position.What You Will Learn Set up a Java development environment Use the Java language to write high-quality code Understand fundamental programming concepts and algorithms Use virtual threads, records, and other Java renown features Debug, test, and document Java code Improve performance by customizing the JVM

Creativity diagnostics is actually paradoxical and "an impossible task." It is neither plannable nor retrievable on demand, nor can it be prescribed with the motto: "Be spontaneous" or "Be creative!" All previous attempts to assess creative performance or behavior, for example through creativity tests using the criteria of "idea richness" and "idea diversity" under formal standardization rules (e.g. time limits) and norms, have mostly failed to meet expectations, whether in schools or in corporate aptitude diagnostics. At best, creativity could be demonstrated in the artistic-scientific field through work samples or "brilliant inventions." In day-to-day operations and workplaces, creativity is typically observable over a longer period, taking into account its usefulness and social acceptance.What "approaches" might be possible in psychological diagnostics to assess creativity, and what limitations they are subject to, is the topic of this "creative" article.Target groupsPsychologists and HR experts in both academia and practice, as well as school educators and HR managers responsible for evaluating the creative performance of their employees.About the authorDr. Heribert Wienkamp, a certified psychologist with a PhD in Psychology, has worked for many years in various HR roles in a bank and a building society.The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.

Manipulations are present everywhere in daily life, as it is impossible not to manipulate! Both personality diagnostics and the analysis of social systems and processes focus on these "social stages," which are subject to mutual influences, and this book deals with extensively. Traditionally, psychological diagnostics either use so-called "lie scales" or measure conspicuous bodily signals, such as polygraphs, to uncover attempts at manipulation or deception. Differentially diagnosed personality profiles generally round off the assessment of individuals. System-relevant analyses in social situations examine interactions between competing parties that want to achieve their influencing or action strategies through "rational" moves and observe the processes from a higher level. You will learn about the insights from the diagnostics of manipulations that you can benefit from as a reader in this reading.Target Groups: Executives, HR experts in academia and practice, and specialists who need to assess the credibility of statements based on "fiction and truth" or are involved in other support mandates.Author: Dr. Heribert Wienkamp, Dipl.-Psychologist and PhD in Psychology, has worked for many years in various roles in the human resources department of a bank and a building society.The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.

The ability to deliver software quickly and efficiently is paramount to a company's success. This book is a comprehensive guide to continuous integration and continuous delivery, providing insights and practical strategies for streamlining the software delivery pipeline for speedy and efficient deployments. You'll start by reviewing the fundamentals of CI/CD, and how it enables teams to automate the building, testing, and deployment of software, for faster and more reliable releases. The book then examines CI/CD pipelines, tooling, caching, and how to leverage these tools to expedite delivery workflows, before highlighting the increased importance of testing and monitoring during that process. You'll also gain insights into various testing methodologies and learn how to implement them effectively within their CI/CD pipelines, while keeping QA engineers and other skeptical team members happy. However, the journey towards accelerated software delivery is not just about technology. It also requires a cultural shift within your software development team. The book accomplishes this by delving into strategies for getting apprehensive team members on board. CI/CD Unleashed provides the tools and techniques you need to ensure the quality and reliability of their software, while staying relatively agnostic regarding things like language and framework choices.You Will Learn To:  Understand the advantages continuous integration and continuous delivery provide. Automate the building, testing, and deployment of software for faster releases. See how CI/CD can aid a cultural shift within software development teams. Implement CI/CD best practices to deliver streamlined and more cost-effective deployments for your organization. Review WIP limits, small batch releases, and the importance of fostering a blame-free culture. Apply various testing methodologies such as unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.

Ace your software engineering job interviews by preparing yourself for the concurrent programming rounds. This book fills the gap in practical resources designated for concurrency interview prep. It simplifies complex concepts in C++ and provides example questions to help you approach your interview with confidence.Today, interviews for software engineering roles typically include several different rounds: coding, system design, behavioral, and domain knowledge. The domain knowledge round can vary based on the job description, but one extremely common focus is concurrent programming. While not intended to be a comprehensive reference, this book distills the essential interview insights drawn from author Bonan Liu's personal experiences to stand out from the competition. Key topics include mutexes and locks, condition variables, thread abstraction, STL features, and lock-free implementations, with each concept reinforced through practical exercises like building a file handler cache and implementing read/write locks.Software interviews are more than just exams; they are hours-long conversations with real people. You'll not only develop a solid understanding of concurrency, but also learn how to best showcase your expertise to enhance your performance throughout the entire process, including general coding rounds.You will: Acquire foundational knowledge of concurrent programming in C++. Practice relevant interview questions for each section of this knowledge. Develop strategies for best demonstrating learned skills in the general coding round.