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Andy Smith works as a Principal Security Architect for BP, where he draws on his strengths in security architecture and engineering to focus on securing emerging technologies and developing security strategies for complex businesses. His background is a mix of deeply technical elements and a good understanding of business practicalities, both of which he considers essential to developing solutions that not only meet technical security requirements but also work for real people.

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Andy Smith is a great instructor. Engaging, creative, and willing to dive deep into questions. An excellent, excellent instructor.
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Andy was excellent in his timing, explanations, and answers to questions. Very friendly and competent!
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Loved the energy exhibited by Andy throughout the entire course. He truly loves cybersecurity and it's obvious. He wants to see others do well; that's very refreshing.
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SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise

SEC530Cyber Defense

SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering: Implementing Zero Trust for the Hybrid Enterprise

GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
6 Days (Instructor-Led)
36 CPEs / 36 Hours (Self-Paced)
Labs: 24 Hours of hands-on instruction

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