Foundstone Offers First `'Hands On'' Cyber Crime Class for Lawyers; First Class in New York City on Feb. 9.Legal & Education Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2001 Foundstone Inc., the premier provider of security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the and education, Wednesday announced a new series of "Ultimate Hacking: Hands On" security classes designed specifically for lawyers, "Understanding Cyber Attacks." [pilcrow (paragraph sign)] These classes are taught from the perspective of "white hat" hackers and a cyber crime prosecutor. The class provides hands-on experience, demonstrating how Internet-based crime can be conducted and what federal statutes apply to each of these actions. An "Understanding Cyber Attacks" class will be held in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of starting on Feb. 9, with additional classes scheduled in 2001 for San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. on March 9, Washington D.C. on May 11, and New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. on June 8. An application for accreditation of this course in New York and California is currently pending. Instructors for the class include Kevin Mandia, a recognized computer forensics expert and Marc Zwillinger, a former cyber crime prosecutor. They will bring real world stories to the class, and discuss first hand the technical details of the cases they were involved in and the legal issues they encountered. "With the proliferation of e-commerce and the Internet, computer crime is becoming more common and more costly. Lawyers need sufficient technical training to prevent, minimize, and effectively recoup losses from cyber crime," said Zwillinger, partner at Kirkland & Ellis. "This is the first time lawyers will be able to obtain this type of training while earning continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). credits." "Most computer crimes are activities already prohibited by law, such as theft of intellectual property and child pornography Child pornography is the visual representation of minors under the age of 18 engaged in sexual activity or the visual representation of minors engaging in lewd or erotic behavior designed to arouse the viewer's sexual interest. ," explained Mandia, director of computer forensics at Foundstone. "Although there are ties to common legal concepts, computer networks present complex legal issues that require a thorough understanding of the law as well as the technical understanding of networks." Participants will learn how to launch the most recent computer attacks against systems in the classroom, and sort out the legal issues on the spot. Specific topics will include: Introduction to Networking, Network Regulations, Identifying Cyber Threats & Legal Ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl , The Role of Legal Policy in Preventing and Limiting Losses, and Review of Laws Regulating Electronic Information. "The Ultimate Hacking: Hands On -- Understanding Cyber Attacks" class is one day, limited to 30 people, and costs $750. Classes include an individual dual-boot Windows NT/Linux laptop for use during the course, use of the lab network and computers, class handouts, and a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). with course tools and scripts. To sign up visit the Foundstone Web site at www.foundstone.com/law. About Foundstone Foundstone, the premier provider of security services and education, addresses the security and privacy concerns of leading dot-coms and Global 2000 companies. Foundstone considers security services, along with information security training, to be a highly effective solution in the fight against computer crime. Foundstone has one of the most dominant security talent pools ever assembled, including experts from Ernst & Young, KPMG KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (accounting firm) KPMG Kaiser Permanente Medical Group KPMG Keiner Prüft Mehr Genau (German) KPMG Kommen Prüfen Meckern Gehen , PricewaterhouseCoopers, "Black World" defense contractors, and the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. . Foundstone executives authored the international best seller, "Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions." Foundstone is a national organization with headquarters in Irvine. More information can be found at www.foundstone.com or by calling 877-91-FOUND. Foundstone Inc. -- Securing the Dot Com World |
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