Build Data Security Expertise
Develop practical knowledge and expertise in Zero Trust Data-Centric Security.
Develop NextLabs Solutions
Gain hands-on skills to develop and deliver high-value solutions using NextLabs technologies.
Protect Critical Enterprise Data
Apply what you learn to address real-world security and compliance challenges.
Explore Our Certification ProgramsÂ
Choose from our certification tracks designed to build and validate expertise across NextLabs technologies and solutions.
Mix and match to fit your role: you are free to take courses from any track.
NextLabs Certified Solutions Consultant (NCSC)
Designed for solutions consultants who need to explain NextLabs solutions to clients and connect them to real business problems.
Learn what each solution does, how it works, and how it addresses the challenges your clients face.
Note: No assignments are currently required for this course. Assignments may be introduced in the future.
Policy Platform
Policy Platform for Solutions Consultants
– Explain what CloudAz solves for in terms your clients will understand.
– Describe the purpose of each major component concisely.
– Summarize the key purpose of each core function: attribute management, policy management, policy distribution, policy evaluation, activity logs, and audit & reports.
– Describe how CloudAz addresses business problems, from the problem to use case to the actual controls, using the three sample business problems as examples.
5.5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 2 + 2 hours)
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE credits
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quiz Â
SAP Products
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Consultants
– Explain how NextLabs’ data-centric security products protect SAP data at the data, application, and file layers, in terms your clients will understand.
– Describe the purpose and key features of each product: DAE for SAP, DLP for SAP, SAP DAM, and SkyDRM for SAP.
– Summarize the core controls each product provides, such as dynamic data masking and filtering, restricting screen access, restricting data exports, and protecting permissions on downloaded data persistently.
– Describe how NextLabs’ SAP products address business problems, from the problem to use case to the actual controls, using the three sample business problems as examples.
5.5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 2 + 2 hours)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quizÂ
SkyDRM
SkyDRM for Solutions Consultants
– Define SkyDRM and explain why organizations need it, in terms your clients will understand.
– Describe the three key aspects of SkyDRM and how it works at a high level.
– Describe the purpose of each major component in the SkyDRM architecture concisely.
– Summarize the purpose of each core SkyDRM function and key feature, from basic to advanced.Â
– Describe how SkyDRM addresses business problems, from the problem to use case to the actual controls, using the three sample business problems as examples.
5.5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 2 + 2 hours)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quizÂ
Data Access Enforcer
Data Access Enforcer for Solutions Consultants
– Explain zero trust architecture (ZTA) and data-centric security (DCS), including attribute-based access control (ABAC), in terms your clients will understand when considering use cases to protect at the data access layer.
– Describe how a control is constructed in CloudAz as a basic policy and deployed centrally to enforcers.
– Describe how DAE addresses a business problem, from the problem to the use case to the control, using three sample business problems as examples.
5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 1.5 + 2 hours)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE credits
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quizÂ
NextLabs Certified Solutions Specialist (NCSS)
Equip solution specialist practitioners with the skills necessary to become proficient in designing and implementing data-centric security solutions and access controls using NextLabs policy and enforcement technology.
Policy Platform
Policy Platform for Solutions Specialists
– Gain foundational understanding of the CloudAz Platform.
– Fundamentals of policy authoring – policy modelling, policy structures, syntax, component definitions, and key theoretical aspects necessary for creating and testing effective security and compliance policies.
– Best practices for managing and governing policies in CloudAz – policy lifecycle management, auditing, version control.
– Learn about the reporting and analytics capabilities of CloudAz.Â
– Gain hands-on experience in writing policies, troubleshooting errors, and implementing use cases to enforce security controls through exercises and a take-home assignment.
14 hours (7 live virtual sessions: 2 hours per session)
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE credits
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all live sessions
– Complete all quizzes
– Complete all hands-on exercise
– Complete a take-home assignmentÂ
NextLabs Certified Professional – Policy Platform Solutions Specialist
Complete a multiple-choice exam and a hands-on project.
4 hours
Policy Platform for Solutions Specialists Training Course
NextLabs Certified Professional – Policy Platform Solutions Specialist Verifiable Credential and Badge
Score of 80% or more on the multiple-choice examÂ
Score of 75% or more on the hands-on projectÂ
SAP Products
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialists
– Extend your knowledge of NextLabs’ Policy Platform to SAP.
– Articulate the value to clients of NextLabs’ capabilities for SAP when addressing concerns like Export Controls, IP protection, and PII.Â
– Learn features like Data Filtering, Data Masking, and Data Obfuscation.
– Get an overview of the full range of SAP products that NextLabs offers.
– Learn our implementation methodology.
– Gain practical hands-on experience by using the Policy Platform and SAP GUI to implement policy controls.
– Provide students with hands-on experience through exercises and a take-home assignment.
20 hours (10 live virtual sessions: 2 hours per session)
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE credits
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all live sessions
– Complete all quizzes
– Complete all hands-on exercise
– Complete a take-home assignmentÂ
NextLabs Certified Professional – Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialist
Complete a multiple-choice exam and a hands-on project.
4 hoursÂ
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialists – Training Course
NextLabs Certified Professional – Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialist Verifiable Credential and Badge
Score of 80% or more on the multiple-choice examÂ
Score of 75% or more on the hands-on projectÂ
SkyDRM
SkyDRM for Solutions Specialists
– Explain Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) concepts and business applications.
– Describe SkyDRM’s architecture and core components.
– Configure administration settings and user attributes.
– Author access control policies using policy authoring concepts, including classifications, policy syntax, attributes, and other features.
– Understand the functionality of the SkyDRM Web Client, SkyDRM Desktop for Windows, and the SkyDRM Rights Protection Tool.
– Operate SkyDRM’s auditing and reporting features.
– Provide students with hands-on experience through exercises and a take-home assignment.
20 hours (10 live virtual sessions: 2 hours per session)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Certificate of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Certificate of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all live sessions
– Complete all quizzes
– Complete all hands-on exercise
– Complete a take-home assignmentÂ
NextLabs Certified Professional – SkyDRM Solutions SpecialistÂ
Complete a multiple-choice exam and a hands-on projectÂ
4 hoursÂ
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialists – Training Course Â
NextLabs Certified Professional – SkyDRM Solutions Specialist Verifiable Credential and BadgeÂ
Score of 80% or more on the multiple-choice examÂ
Score of 75% or more on the hands-on projectÂ
Data Access Enforcer
Data Access Enforcer Products
Participants will be able to:Â
– Explain the underlying architecture and deployment models of the Data Access Enforcer (DAE) across database, operating system, and cloud environments.Â
– Match DAE core features (filtering, masking, obfuscation) to the specific enterprise data security use-cases they are designed to solve.Â
– Recognize how DAE features execute in real-time to solve security vulnerabilities across Windows, Oracle, and Salesforce environments.
14 hrs | 5 × 2-hr virtual sessions + 4 hours lab session
No prerequisites
Statement of Completion for Data Access Enforcer Products
Attend all sessions, complete activities, and submit assignment + 80% MCQ exam
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Advanced Modules CloudAz Administrator TrainingÂ
Equip administrators and consultants with step-by-step guidance to install, configure, and troubleshoot the CloudAz Policy System on Windows environments, including essential components like Control Center, JPC, and Desktop Enforcers.
CloudAz AdministratorÂ
The specialized program will be delivered over a one week timeframe consisting of five instructor-led sessions.Â
Participants will develop a practical understanding of CloudAz by learning:Â
– What CloudAz does and the purpose of each core component;Â
– How the components work together across the deployment lifecycle; andÂ
– How to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot the platform effectively.Â
This session gives them that map. They are not expected to memorize every detail, they are expected to understand how the pieces connect so that when they deploy CloudAz, every step makes sense.Â
This session establishes the deployment framework. It focuses on how the various components integrate rather than granular details, ensuring you understand the broader context for a successful CloudAz rollout.Â
14 hrs | 5 × 2-hr virtual sessions + 4 hours lab session
No prerequisites
Recommended for System Administrator, System Integrators, Infrastructure team
Statement of Completion for CloudAz Administrator Training
Attend all sessions, complete activities, and submit assignment + 80% MCQ exam
Explore Our Certification ProgramsÂ
Choose from our certification tracks designed to build and validate expertise across NextLabs technologies and solutions.
Mix and match to fit your role: you are free to take courses from any track.
NextLabs Certified Solutions Consultant (NCSC)
Designed for solutions consultants who need to explain NextLabs solutions to clients and connect them to real business problems.
Learn what each solution does, how it works, and how it addresses the challenges your clients face.
Note: No assignments are currently required for this course. Assignments may be introduced in the future.
Policy Platform for Solutions Consultants
– Explain what CloudAz solves for in terms your clients will understand.
– Describe the purpose of each major component concisely.
– Summarize the key purpose of each core function: attribute management, policy management, policy distribution, policy evaluation, activity logs, and audit & reports.
–Â Describe how CloudAz addresses business problems, from the problem to use case to the actual controls, using the three sample business problems as examples.
5.5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 2 + 2 hours)
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Certificate of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:Â
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quiz
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Consultants
– Explain how NextLabs’ data-centric security products protect SAP data at the data, application, and file layers, in terms your clients will understand.
– Describe the purpose and key features of each product: DAE for SAP, DLP for SAP, SAP DAM, and SkyDRM for SAP.
– Summarize the core controls each product provides, such as dynamic data masking and filtering, restricting screen access, restricting data exports, and protecting permissions on downloaded data persistently.
– Describe how NextLabs’ SAP products address business problems, from the problem to use case to the actual controls, using the three sample business problems as examples.
5.5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 2 + 2 hours)
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE credits
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:Â
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quiz
SkyDRM for Solutions ConsultantsÂ
– Define SkyDRM and explain why organizations need it, in terms your clients will understand.
– Describe the three key aspects of SkyDRM and how it works at a high level.
– Describe the purpose of each major component in the SkyDRM architecture concisely.
– Summarize the purpose of each core SkyDRM function and key feature, from basic to advanced.
– Describe how SkyDRM addresses business problems, from the problem to use case to the actual controls, using the three sample business problems as examples.
5.5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 2 + 2 hours)
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:Â
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quiz
Data Access Enforcer for Solutions ConsultantsÂ
– Explain zero trust architecture (ZTA) and data-centric security (DCS), including attribute-based access control (ABAC), in terms your clients will understand when considering use cases to protect at the data access layer.
– Describe how a control is constructed in CloudAz as a basic policy and deployed centrally to enforcers.
– Describe how DAE addresses a business problem, from the problem to the use case to the control, using three sample business problems as examples.
5 hours (3 live virtual sessions: 1.5 + 1.5 + 2 hours)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE credits
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:Â
– Attend all three live sessions
– Attempt all knowledge checks
– Score 80% or higher on each quiz
Ready to begin NCSC training?
NextLabs Certified Solutions Specialist (NCSS)
Equip solution specialist practitioners with the skills necessary to become proficient in designing and implementing data-centric security solutions and access controls using NextLabs policy and enforcement technology.Â
Policy Platform for Solutions SpecialistsÂ
– Gain foundational understanding of the CloudAz Platform.
– Fundamentals of policy authoring – policy modelling, policy structures, syntax, component definitions, and key theoretical aspects necessary for creating and testing effective security and compliance policies.
– Best practices for managing and governing policies in CloudAz – policy lifecycle management, auditing, version control.
– Learn about the reporting and analytics capabilities of CloudAz.
– Gain hands-on experience in writing policies, troubleshooting errors, and implementing use cases to enforce security controls through exercises and a take-home assignment.
14 hours (7 live virtual sessions: 2 hours per session)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:Â
– Attend all live sessions
– Complete all quizzesÂ
– Complete all hands-on exercise
– Complete a take-home assignment
NextLabs Certified Professional – Policy Platform Solutions SpecialistÂ
Complete a multiple-choice exam and a hands-on project.
4 hours
Policy Platform for Solutions Specialists Training Course
NextLabs Certified Professional – Policy Platform Solutions Specialist Verifiable Credential and Badge
– Score of 80% or more on the multiple-choice exam
– Score of 75% or more on the hands-on project
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialists Â
– Extend your knowledge of NextLabs’ Policy Platform to SAP.
– Articulate the value to clients of NextLabs’ capabilities for SAP when addressing concerns like Export Controls, IP protection, and PII.
– Learn features like Data Filtering, Data Masking, and Data Obfuscation.
– Get an overview of the full range of SAP products that NextLabs offers.
– Learn our implementation methodology.
– Gain practical hands-on experience by using the Policy Platform and SAP GUI to implement policy controls.
– Provide students with hands-on experience through exercises and a take-home assignment.Â
20 hours (10 live virtual sessions: 2 hours per session)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Statement of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Statement of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:
– Attend all live sessions
– Complete all quizzes
– Complete all hands-on exercise
– Complete a take-home assignment
NextLabs Certified Professional – Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions SpecialistÂ
Complete a multiple-choice exam and a hands-on project.
4 hoursÂ
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialists – Training Course
NextLabs Certified Professional – Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialist Verifiable Credential and Badge
Score of 80% or more on the multiple-choice exam
Score of 75% or more on the hands-on project
SkyDRM for Solutions SpecialistsÂ
– Explain Enterprise Digital Rights Management (EDRM) concepts and business applications.
– Describe SkyDRM’s architecture and core components.
– Configure administration settings and user attributes.
– Author access control policies using policy authoring concepts, including classifications, policy syntax, attributes, and other features.
– Understand the functionality of the SkyDRM Web Client, SkyDRM Desktop for Windows, and the SkyDRM Rights Protection Tool.
– Operate SkyDRM’s auditing and reporting features.
– Provide students with hands-on experience through exercises and a take-home assignment.
20 hours (10 live virtual sessions: 2 hours per session)Â
No prerequisites
Upon completion, learners receive: a Certificate of Completion and CPE creditsÂ
To receive the Certificate of Completion and CPE credits, learners must:Â
– Attend all live sessions
– Complete all quizzes
– Complete all hands-on exercise
– Complete a take-home assignmentÂ
NextLabs Certified Professional – SkyDRM Solutions SpecialistÂ
Complete a multiple-choice exam and a hands-on project.
4 hoursÂ
Data-Centric Security Products for SAP – Solutions Specialists – Training Course
NextLabs Certified Professional – SkyDRM Solutions Specialist Verifiable Credential and BadgeÂ
Score of 80% or more on the multiple-choice examÂ
Score of 75% or more on the hands-on projectÂ
Data Access Enforcer ProductsÂ
Participants will be able to:
– Explain the underlying architecture and deployment models of the Data Access Enforcer (DAE) across database, operating system, and cloud environments.
– Match DAE core features (filtering, masking, obfuscation) to the specific enterprise data security use-cases they are designed to solve.
– Recognize how DAE features execute in real-time to solve security vulnerabilities across Windows, Oracle, and Salesforce environments.
14 hrs | 5 × 2-hr virtual sessions + 4 hours lab sessionÂ
No prerequisites
Statement of Completion for Data Access Enforcer Products
Attend all sessions, complete activities, and submit assignment + 80% MCQ examÂ
DAE AssignmentÂ
Complete a multiple-choice exam and a business case project.
4 hours
Data Access Enforcer Products – Solutions Specialists – Training Course
NextLabs Certified Professional – Data Access Enforcer Products  – Solutions Specialist Verifiable Credential and Badge
Score of 80% or more on the multiple-choice exam
Score of 75% or more on the business case projectÂ
Ready to begin NCSS training?
Advanced Modules CloudAz Administrator TrainingÂ
Equip administrators and consultants with step-by-step guidance to install, configure, and troubleshoot the CloudAz Policy System on Windows environments, including essential components like Control Center, JPC, and Desktop Enforcers.
CloudAz Administrator
The specialized program will be delivered over a one week timeframe consisting of five instructor-led sessions.
Participants will develop a practical understanding of CloudAz by learning:Â
–Â What CloudAz does and the purpose of each core component;Â
– How the components work together across the deployment lifecycle; andÂ
– How to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot the platform effectively.Â
This session gives them that map. They are not expected to memorize every detail, they are expected to understand how the pieces connect so that when they deploy CloudAz, every step makes sense.Â
This session establishes the deployment framework. It focuses on how the various components integrate rather than granular details, ensuring you understand the broader context for a successful CloudAz rollout.Â
14 hrs | 5 × 2-hr virtual sessions + 4 hours lab session
No prerequisites
Recommended for System Administrator, System Integrators, Infrastructure teamÂ
Statement of Completion for CloudAz Administrator TrainingÂ
Attend all sessions, complete activities, and submit assignment + 80% MCQ exam
Ready to Advanced Module training?
Become a NextLabs Certified Solutions Expert (NCSE)
Follow these three steps to be recognized as an expert in your chosen area of specialization. We are starting with NCSE Policy Platform Administration, with more paths coming soon.Â
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Earn an NCSS certificationÂ
Complete an NCSS certification as the first step toward becoming eligible for NCSE certification.
Currently available path: Complete NCSS Policy Platform.
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Complete Advanced ModulesÂ
Complete the required Advanced Modules to become eligible for NCSE certification.
Currently available: CloudAz Administrator. More modules coming soon.
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NCSE Certification
Once you’ve met the requirements, you’re recognized as a NextLabs Certified Solutions Expert (NCSE) in your area of specialization.
Currently available: NCSE Policy Platform Administration.
Step 1
Earn an NCSS certificationÂ
Complete an NCSS certification as the first step toward becoming eligible for NCSE certification.
Currently available path: Complete NCSS Policy Platform.Â
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Step 2
Earn an NCSS certificationÂ
Complete an NCSS certification as the first step toward becoming eligible for NCSE certification.
Currently available path: Complete NCSS Policy Platform.Â
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Step 3
Earn an NCSS certificationÂ
Complete an NCSS certification as the first step toward becoming eligible for NCSE certification.
Currently available path: Complete NCSS Policy Platform.Â
Training modules
Explore practical training across NextLabs technologies, security concepts, implementation, administration, and integration.
CloudAz Policy
Platform
Learn policy authoring, management, governance, reporting and analytics by CloudAz.
Zero Trust
Architecture
Build an understanding of Zero Trust principles and their application to data-centric security.
Data Centric Security Control
Learn how to protect and control sensitive information throughout its lifecycle.
Data Access
Enforcer
Learn how to enforce security policies for applications and data, on-premises and in the cloud.
Management
Protect, control and monitor sensitive data.
Zero Trust based dynamic data controls
Reduce data risk with dynamic masking, scrambling, and segregation.
Data Centric Security for SAP
Apply NextLabs security controls across SAP environments.
Data Centric Security for PLM and CAD
Protect sensitive engineering data across PLM and CAD systems.
Development
Learn to design solutions for specific security, compliance, and data protection needs.
Installation and Configuration
Learn to install and configure NextLabs solutions for secure enterprise deployment.
System Administration
Learn to administer, maintain, and manage NextLabs systems and configurations.
ACPL Policy Language and Policy Development
Learn to create and manage dynamic access policies using NextLabs ACPL.
Policy Government and Lifecycle Management
Learn to manage policies from creation and deployment through ongoing governance.
Audit and Reporting
Learn to monitor policy activity and use audit reporting for security and compliance.
NextLabs SDK and Application Integration
Learn to integrate security controls into applications using SDKs and APIs.
Policy Information Point (PIP) and Data Sources Integration
Learn to connect data sources and attributes for dynamic, context-aware policy decisions.
Tailored training
Our training can be tailored to organization’s role, learning needs, and levels of expertise helping teams develop the knowledge and practical skills most relevant to them.
Role-based learning
Training tailored to the responsibilities and need of different roles, from technical teams to business and leadership.
Focused on your needs
Choose and customise training on the NextLabs technologies and security capabilities most relevant to your organisation.
For different expertise levels
Adapt training to suit different levels of knowledge and experience, from foundational to advanced.
Interested in training with NextLabs?
Contact the NextLabs Academy team to discuss your training needs and how we can create a program that works for your team.
