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Cyber Terrorism in the Classroom; JAWZ eSecurity Courses Hit it Big with Business.


Business Editors

FAIRFIELD, N.J. & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2001

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:JAWZ), a leading provider of secure information management solutions, held its premier eSecurity course on Cyber Terrorism.

The one-day advanced course aimed at Intelligence officers and forensic examiners took students into the virtual world of Internet, introduced them to on-line terrorist organizations, targets, existing dangers, resources, tools and case studies. The course calendars for Cyber Terrorism, Computer Forensics The investigation of a computer system believed to be involved in cybercrime. Forensic software provides a variety of tools for investigating a suspect PC. Such programs may include a function that copies the entire hard drive to another system for inspection, allowing the original to , Hacking Fundamentals and Basics of IT Security will expand due to demand for these courses.

"Security attacks are on the rise. We've seen these attacks grow over the last 15 months - and most significantly, political attacks, such as the U.S./China 'cyber war' website attacks demonstrate the critical need for increased security and education," said Robert Kubbernus, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of JAWZ Inc. "With more sophisticated hackers, online hacker tools and "always on" connections, the Internet has become the largest criminal playground."

Kubbernus added, "The take-up rate and bookings have surpassed our expectations. We're pleased with the feedback and interest of corporations who have already attended our courses. It's obvious we have hit on a pent-up demand for hands-on practical training in IT Security."

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 losses reported in the CSI/FBI Computer crime and Security Survey, over the past three years businesses have lost over $300,000,000 to web corruption, interception of private data, unauthorized access and virus attacks.

Overseeing the courses is Gregory Miles, Ph.D. Dr. Miles has over fourteen years in Computer and Information Systems. Prior to JAWZ, where Greg serves as the Director of Cybercrime cybercrime
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Any use of a computer as an instrument to further illegal ends, such as committing fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, stealing identities, or violating privacy.
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Tom Slodichak, VP InfoSec stated, "The JAWZ education and training programs respond to the current needs of Corporations in the field of Information Security. We've had students ranging from Insurance to Mutual Fund Companies to the entertainment industry. For many organizations, it is difficult to keep up-to-date with new security developments. We provide students the opportunity to experience security in a hands-on environment and in turn, carry back up-to-date information to their workplace.

We are currently looking to expand our training to three new classroom sites throughout the U.S."

Customized training is also available through the new JAWZ mobile classroom at the customer's location. Courses range from one to five days and range in price from U.S. $600 - $3,000.00. For more detailed information on the eSecurity training programs, visit the JAWZ website at www.JAWZinc.com and click on "education and training".

About JAWZ Inc.: "JAWZ by Name - Protective by Nature"

JAWZ Inc. is a leading secure information management solutions provider, specializing in the field of full service information security. The company's products and services line includes security software products, consulting services and secure Internet and remote data storage services. These products are offered to key client groups including healthcare providers, governments, law enforcement, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
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, Group Telecom, TELUS TELUS Telemetric Universal Sensor , Oracle, GE, among others. International headquarters for JAWZ is located in Toronto, Canada with its US head office in Fairfield, New Jersey. For more information please visit our website www.JAWZinc.com or call 1-888-301-5297.

Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995, and involve risks and uncertainties. Potential factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Information on the potential factors that could affect the Company's actual results of operations are included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks may be further discussed in periodic reports and registration statements to be filed by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future, including but not limited to the Company's S-3 Registration Statement filed January 27, 2001.
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