Information Security Fundamentals

What is it?
How Much Does it Cost?
When is the Class?
Who Should Attend?
What Will You Learn?
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Instructor

What is it?

"Information Security Fundamentals" is a complete 10-hour course that teaches security end-to-end. The training course is based on the book, The Secured Enterprise: Protecting Your Information Assets. The course includes interactive, instructor-led online training and a package containing 10 one-hour audio CD’s, one presentation CD, and the book.

With our unique "learn while you drive" approach to security, the audio CD’s can be used to enforce what you learn during the weekly class.

Presented by Paul E. Proctor, Module 1, the first hour, is also available as a self-paced tutorial and includes an audio CD.

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How Much Does it Cost?

The complete, ten-hour course is $695.00. Register by December 15, 2002 for only $595.00. If you have more than five people attending, contact us for information on a corporate discount.

When is the Class?

Starting January 28, 2003, a one-hour class will be held each Tuesday at 3:00 pm (Eastern Time) for ten weeks. Each class includes a live Webcast, so your instructor can answer your questions immediately.

Who Should Attend?

• Security Professionals
  Learn about the tie between security and business, and how to talk to your managers about security. Also prepare for the CISSP examination.
  
• Network and System Administrators
  Expand your security knowledge to become more effective.
  
• Business Line Managers
  Learn about security in your business, and learn how important your role is for effective information security.

What Will You Learn?

Securing enterprise data, applications, and intellectual property has become the critical issue for business decision makers in the era of hackers and potential cyberterrorism. Like attending a two-day seminar on security, this 10-hour class provides non-technical, business-oriented information on every key aspect of security.

You’ll learn about the types of threats against information security, how to define security requirements for your organization, and how to select the appropriate solutions to protect against threats. You’ll learn about the attack timeline and how to close the window of exposure. You’ll learn about the different security technologies, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

You’ll also learn how to analyze risks, how to justify security, and how to establish a security program within your organization. You’ll learn about security policies, policy management, and how to ensure your business continues to operate in case of disaster.
Whether you are the person in charge of security, or the network administrator, or the business manager who needs security, each of you has an important role. This course is designed to assist you with your information security needs. At the end of the course, you will understand your responsibility in security. And if you are a security professional, this course can be used to help prepare or review for the CISSP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this course provide me with the information I need to convince management of the need for a security program?

Yes. This course provides basic information on justifying security, recognizing threats, and techniques for securing your enterprise.

Should other people in my organization take this course?

Definitely. This course is designed for business managers, security and network administrators, and even the CIO of your organization.

How can I find out what topics will be covered in this course?

Download the Class Schedule to see what topics are covered each week.

My company is located in Europe. Is this course still applicable to someone who works outside of the USA?

Yes. The information you will learn can be applied to any company, anywhere.

Will I be able to contact the instructor if I have questions or need additional information?

Yes. Your instructor will be available online during the weekly class.

Are there any specific hardware or software requirements that must be met before I take this course?

No. This course is provided as a Webcast, and includes a separate CD that contains the presentation material discussed during the classes. Also included are audio CDs, so you can listen to the course while you commute to/from the office.

About the Instructor

Founder and chief technology officer of Practical Security, Inc., Paul E. Proctor, has over 15 years experience in computer security. Previously, Paul was founder and CTO at Centrax Corporation and senior vice president of NFR Security. He developed the Computer Misuse Detection System (CMDS), one of the first commercially available host-based intrusion detection systems while at SAIC, and was director of technology at CyberSafe Corporation before joining NFR Security.

Paul E. Proctor is the inventor of patented intrusion detection technology and the author of two recent books, The Practical Intrusion Detection Handbook, and The Secured Enterprise: Protecting Your Information Assets (co-authored with F. Christian Byrnes). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Illinois.

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