Big data is big business. But having the data and thecomputational power to process it isn't nearly enough to producemeaningful results. Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning:Value Creation for Business Leaders and Practitioners is acomplete...

• Emphasizes, in a direct and uncomplicated way, how executives can identify, understand, assess, and mitigate risks associated with cybersecurity issues
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Testing Python; Applying Unit Testing, TDD, BDD andAcceptance Testing is the most comprehensive book available ontesting for one of the top software programming languages in theworld. Python is a natural choice for new and experienceddevelopers,...

Following on from the successful first edition (March 2012), this book gives a clear explanation of what LTE does and how it works. The content is expressed at a systems level, offering readers the opportunity to grasp the key factors that make LTE the hot topic amongst vendors and operators across the globe. The book assumes no more than a...

The design and analysis of efficient data structures has long been recognized as a key component of the Computer Science curriculum. Goodrich, Tomassia and Goldwasser's approach to this classic topic is based on the object-oriented paradigm as the framework of choice for the design of data structures. For each ADT presented in the text,...

Derivatives Analytics with Python shows you how toimplement market-consistent valuation and hedging approaches usingadvanced financial models, efficient numerical techniques, and thepowerful capabilities of the Python programming language. Thisunique...

Cyber Threat! How to Manage the Growing Risk of CyberAttacks is an in-depth examination of the very real cybersecurity risks facing all facets of government and industry, andthe various factors that must align to maintain informationintegrity....

The Network Security Test Lab is a hands-on, step-by-stepguide to ultimate IT security implementation. Covering the fullcomplement of malware, viruses, and other attack technologies, thisessential guide walks you through the security assessment...

Data mining is well on its way to becoming a recognized discipline in the overlapping areas of IT, statistics, machine learning, and AI. Practical Data Mining for Business presents a user-friendly approach to data mining methods, covering the typical uses to which it is applied. The methodology is complemented by case studies to create...

"How can you argue with the core principles of Lean, that you focuson what provides value to your customer and eliminate work that isnot necessary (muda)? Internal auditors need to understandnot  only who their primary customers are, but what isvaluable to them - which in most cases is assurance that the risksthat matter to the...

Program Management for Improved Business Results, Second Edition is a practical guide to real-world program management, written to align with the rigorous PMI® PgMP® certification standards. The book explains the benchmarks and best...