Printer Friendly
The Free Library
14,678,647 articles and books
Member login
User name  
Password 
 
Join us Forgot password?

CACI Organization Gains Information Security Awareness Certification.


Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2003

The Information Technology Association of America See ITAA.  (ITAA (Information Technology Association of America, Arlington, VA, www.itaa.org) Formerly the Association of Data Processing Service Organizations (ADAPSO). A membership organization founded in 1960 that defines performance standards, improves management methods and monitors government ) today announced that the Corporate Information Systems (CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.)


(1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe.

(2) (Card Information S
) group within CACI CACI - A company developing and marketing SIMSCRIPT, MODSIM and other simulation software products.

Telephone: +1 (619) 457-9681.
 International Inc (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
:CAI (1) (Computer-Assisted Instruction) Same as CBT.

(2) See CA.

CAI - Computer-Aided Instruction
) is one of the first organizations to gain ITAA Information Security Awareness Security awareness is the knowledge and attitude members of an organization possess regarding the protection of the physical and, especially, information assets of that organization.  Certification (I-ACERT I-ACERT Information Security Awareness Certification ).

Employees of CACI's CIS organization participated in the pilot of the I-ACERT certification program. Certification means that the overwhelming majority of CACI's CIS computer users have a thorough awareness and understanding of basic information security best practices.

"We are delighted that a company of the stature of CACI has participated in the pilot program and achieved this recognition," said ITAA President Harris N. Miller. "CACI is an industry leader, and the company's Corporate Information Systems group has demonstrated that it has the 'right stuff' when it comes to information security awareness."

According to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 CACI's Vice President for Information Assurance, James L. Hogler, "In our Information Assurance business area, we are made aware every day of the importance of a sound security awareness program and its impact on an organization's computer security posture. The I-ACERT certification is an excellent way to bring this awareness to an organization."

The ITAA I-ACERT program measures computer user awareness in eight areas deemed critical to a sound understanding of computer security best practices. Brainbench Inc. administers ITAA I-ACERT online testing.

For information on ITAA's industry-leading information security programs and policy, visit www.itaa.org/infosec.

About ITAA

The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) provides global public policy, business networking, and national leadership to promote the continued rapid growth of the IT industry. ITAA consists of over 400 corporate members throughout the U.S., and a global network of 49 countries' IT associations. The Association plays the leading role in issues of IT industry concern including information security, taxes and finance policy, digital intellectual property protection, telecommunications competition, workforce and education, immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. , online privacy and consumer protection, government IT procurement, human resources and e-commerce policy. ITAA members range from the smallest IT start-ups to industry leaders in the Internet, software, IT services, ASP, digital content, systems integration, telecommunications, and enterprise solution fields. For more information visit www.itaa.org. The ITAA I-ACERT Certification program is managed by ITAA Services, Inc.

About CACI

CACI International Inc provides the IT and network solutions needed to prevail in today's new era of defense, intelligence, and e-government. From systems integration and managed network solutions to knowledge management, engineering, simulation, and information assurance, we deliver the IT applications and infrastructures our federal customers use to improve communications and collaboration, secure the integrity of information systems and networks, enhance data collection and analysis, and increase efficiency and mission effectiveness. Our solutions lead the transformation of defense and intelligence, assure homeland security, enhance decision-making, and help government to work smarter, faster, and more responsively. CACI, a member of the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices, provides dynamic careers for approximately 6,400 employees working in over 90 offices in the U.S. and Europe. CACI is the IT provider for a networked world. Visit CACI on the web at www.caci.com.
COPYRIGHT 2003 Business Wire
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright 2003, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.

 Reader Opinion

Title:

Comment:



 

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Publication:Business Wire
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jun 17, 2003
Words:519
Previous Article:A.M. Best Affirms Debt and Financial Strength Ratings of Horace Mann.
Next Article:Moody's Corporation to Present at William Blair Conference on June 24, 2003 in Chicago.
Topics:



Related Articles
CACI REENGINEERS DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DATABASES.(database reengineering and development services contract)(Company Business and Marketing)
COMPUWARE TO ACQUIRE CACI INTERNATIONAL'S COMNET GROUP FOR $40 MILLION: Buy Of Predicator Line Extends EcoSYSTEMS Products Into Capacity Planning...
BUYING XEN CORP., CACI CITES SYNERGIES IN CYBER SECURITY AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE.(CACI International Inc)(Company Business and Marketing)
CACI AND COMMERCE ONE TEAM TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE E-COMMERCE SOLUTION FOR THE $200 BILLION PUBLIC SECTOR AND FEDERAL MARKET.(Company Business and...
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES NEW CACI-DEVELOPED ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM ENGINE RUNNING COMMERCE CSTARS IS CACI'S COMPRIZONTM.BUY.(Government...
CACI AWARDED "MEGA 2" CONTRACT WITH DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Brief Article)
CACI AWARDED BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INFO-TECH SERVICES TO SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
CACI: $48.3 MILLION CONTRACT WITH DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY.
CACI AWARDED $163.5 MILLION CONTRACT TO PROVIDE IT SUPPORT TO SPAWAR.(Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command)
Brains behind the brawn: in the complex world of privatized defense, three firms are giving the military its best weapon--technology.(The Business of...

Terms of use | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters | Submit articles