LearnKey Releases Self-Paced Training for Information Security Professionals Seeking CISSP Certification.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ST. GEORGE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003 LearnKey, publisher of self-paced training courseware, today announced release of a series of courses to help computer and information security professionals prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a vendor-neutral certification governed by the non-profit International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (commonly known as (ISC)²). (CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) The award for successful completion of an examination in computer security administered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. ) certification exam. The CISSP designation is the recognized international standard for information security certifications. Information Security magazine in its June 2003 issue stated, "The CISSP is the undisputed heavyweight champion of infosec certifications ..." The 10-course, 33-hour CISSP series from LearnKey will provide certification candidates and any information technology professional interested in security management a broad understanding of crucial security issues. Expert instructor Michael Solomon Michael Solomon (born September 29, 1954 on Trinidad) is a retired athlete from Trinidad and Tobago who specialized in the 400 metres and 4 x 400 metres relay. He attended University of New Mexico, New Mexico, USA. , CISSP, covers each of the 10 domains that comprise the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge. Solomon explains how the respective domains relate in an overall security policy and delivers solid preparation for the 250-question certification exam. At the conclusion of this series of courses, information security professionals will better understand each of the 10 domains in the Common Body of Knowledge and be prepared to pass the CISSP exam. The first three courses of this series are now available from LearnKey and authorized resellers on interactive 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 the remaining seven courses to follow in Q4 of 2003. All 10 courses will also be made available in network and Web-hosted formats. CISSP courses from LearnKey can be purchased separately or as a complete 10-course series. A multiuser license A software license that allows more than one person to use the software. See concurrent use license, per seat license and EULA. is available. LearnKey self-paced courses feature video instruction by subject matter experts, learning labs, pre-course skill assessments and post-course evaluation exams. For more information, to see a course outline or to sample LearnKey training, visit www.learnkey.com. Other information security courses available from LearnKey include: Hacking Revealed, .NET Security for Developers series; Security + certification; Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS MCNS Managing Cisco Network Security MCNS Multimedia Cable Network Systems MCNS Media Centre for National Security (Sri Lanka) MCNS Ministerial Committee for National Security (Iraq) ); Cisco Secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ; and Cisco Pix Firewall A family of network firewalls from Cisco. PIX units are high-performance, stand-alone devices that contain their own embedded operating systems and can support up to 64K simultaneous connections. . About the Instructor Michael Solomon, CISSP, TICSA TICSA Trusecure ICSA Computer Security Associate (entry-level information security certification) , is a security consultant and trainer. Since 1987 he has worked with more than 60 organizations including Earthlink, Nike, Lucent Technologies, BellSouth and UPS. Solomon holds an MS in computer science from Emory University, and has contributed to or co-authored several information security certification study guides published by Que and Sybex. He is currently co-authoring Practicing Information Security (Jones & Bartlett). About LearnKey Inc. LearnKey Inc. delivers Web-hosted and behind-the-firewall online learning systems and world-class self-paced training courses to enterprise clients around the globe. Available course titles include IT skills training as well as business and interpersonal skills courses. LearnKey has been a recognized world leader in the e-learning industry since 1987. LearnKey is a registered trademark of LearnKey Inc. All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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