Description
At SIXE, we have been delivering official IBM training worldwide for over 15 years. Receive top-tier instruction from our certified specialists across Europe and Latin America in IBM Guardium v12.
IBM Guardium v12 8G103G Course Details
| Code: 8G103G | Category / Subcategory: IBM Guardium |
| Format: Online and On-site | Duration: 3 days |
Target Audience
Database administrators, security analysts, technical architects, and professionals managing data protection with IBM Guardium.
Prerequisites:
- Advanced SQL knowledge for Db2 and other databases
- UNIX/Linux command-line experience
- Proficiency with UNIX text editors (vi/nano)
- Understanding of regulations: GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX
Course Agenda
Module 1: Data Protection Fundamentals with IBM Guardium
1.1 Key features of Guardium Data Protection v12.1
→ Unique capabilities: real-time monitoring, automated classification
1.2 Covered regulations (GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX)
→ Mapping legal requirements to Guardium functionalities
Module 2: Advanced Architecture and Key Components
2.1 Deployment topologies (on-premise, cloud, hybrid)
2.2 Critical components: Collectors, Aggregators, Central Manager
→ Resource optimization for scalable environments
Module 3: Policy Management and Auditing
3.1 Risk-based policy creation
→ Rule hierarchy: order, logic, and actions (blocking/alerts)
3.2 Preconfigured templates for GDPR and PCI
→ Hands-on lab: Adapting templates to specific needs
Module 4: Sensitive Data Discovery
4.1 Scanning techniques (regex, machine learning)
4.2 Vulnerability prioritization:
→ Exposure analysis (data at rest vs in transit)
Module 5: Proactive Database Anomaly Monitoring
5.1 Custom alert configuration
→ Thresholds for suspicious activity (e.g., after-hours access)
5.2 SIEM integration (QRadar, Splunk)
Module 6: Compliance Automation
6.1 Workflows for recurring audits
→ Practical case: Generating automatic monthly PCI reports
Module 7: Advanced Reporting
7.1 Executive vs technical dashboards
→ Key KPIs: failed access attempts, exposed data
7.2 Export to regulatory formats (CSV, PDF, XLSX)
Module 8: Behavioral Analysis (UEBA)
8.1 Insider threat detection:
→ Baseline normal activity vs anomalous patterns
8.2 IAM integration (IBM Security Verify)
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Instructors
Taught by SIXE-certified engineers with real-world Guardium deployment experience. Access to practical labs and updated v12.1 materials.
Added Value
100% practical training focused on real-world challenges: real-time threat detection, anomalous behavior analysis, and audit automation. Documentation includes best practices from actual projects.
On-site Training Locations
- Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Bilbao
- Latin America: Mexico City, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima
- Europe: Lisbon, Porto, Paris, Brussels
