November 14th, 2026 – Python & Machine Learning Programming Workshop 102 – 5 Session Professional Development Program

Course Level: Foundational
Duration: 5 Sessions (1 Hour Each)
Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft Teams
CPEs: Up to 5 (based on attendance)
Start Date: 11/14/26 (Saturdays) (11/14,11/21,12/5,12/12,12/19)
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am ET

Course Overview

ISSA-NOVA is offering a hands-on introductory program designed to provide foundational knowledge in Python-based SQL/Relational Database processing for security professionals and other technical practitioners with little to no programming experience.

The vast majority of corporate data is stored in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not able at this time to directly access that data. One of the roles of Data Science professionals is to use SQL to process, analyze, and convert that data into two dimensional (columns/rows) datasets which are fitted for AI processing.

This course introduces participants to essential RDBMS concepts and demonstrates how Python can be used to read data from flat files, convert and upload that data on Relational Database tables. In addition, the course will demonstrate how Python can create databases, generate tables on them, store data in them and extract that data into external file systems. This course is part of a series of courses that enables Cybersecurity professionals to acquire the knowledge that is required for new roles in Cyber data processing.

Through guided instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain experience in performing data manipulation, extraction, reporting, and transfer to external systems.

Developed by Constantinos Doskas, VP of Data Science, and Brandy Derogene, Director of Data Science. The course is taught by Brandy Derogene, an experienced technical instructor known for making complex topics accessible and actionable, this course blends instruction, examples, hands-on exercises, and guided troubleshooting to ensure participants gain confidence using Python in real environments.

Course Format

A focused, practical learning experience featuring:

• Instructor-led demonstrations of Python and SQL concepts
• Hands-on exercises for creating databases, tables and table relationships, preparing data for AI processing.
• Real-world examples relevant to Cybersecurity and data analysis
• Interactive Q&A and guided troubleshooting
• Using database Browsers.

Course Materials Include

• Expert live instruction
• Step-by-step demonstrations
• Hands-on lab activities
• Sample datasets and scripts
• Supplemental reference materials
• Session summaries and example code

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand foundational concepts of Database Management Systems
• Use Python to access data stored in flat files (CSV)
• Use Python to connect to existing databases
• Use Python to extract data from database tables
• Use Python to create and process queries
• Understand what is a database Schema
• Understand the rules of creating tables on relational database
• Acquire the knowledge needed to successfully participate on future more advanced courses
• Learn the history of data storage and processing

High-Level Course Outline

Week	Date	Topic	Area Covered
1	Saturday 11/14/26	Python Refresher	Review of Python basics and environment setup
2	Saturday 11/21/26	Data storage history	A summary of data storage and processing
3	Saturday 12/05/26	SQL Fundamentals	Logical database design
4	Saturday 12/12/26	SQL  and Python	Data manipulation
5	Saturday 12/19/26	Q&A	Future of RDBMS and AI, final Q&A

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for:

• Cybersecurity professionals exploring modern data manipulation techniques
• Analysts working with data and AI
• Technical staff seeking foundational RDBMS knowledge
• Individuals interested in the knowledge of data processing
• Beginners looking to understand how corporations are acquiring, storing, and processing data.

Pricing

ISSA-NOVA Members: Free

Members of Other ISSA Chapters: $25 per session

Non-Members: $50 per session

Participants may earn up to 5 CPEs and will receive a certificate of completion based on attendance.

Registration

ISSA-NOVA Members: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm-EkjrjZqDjjNWbVCEQSd-o7SeHcNYauIpWUUjoqf0-Qbtg/viewform?usp=header

Members of Other ISSA Chapters:

Non-Members: $50 per session

Questions

Questions about the course may be directed to:
datascience@issa-nova.org