VCampus Online Information Security Courses Generate Momentum; Course Registrations Exceed 1,000 as Demand Grows for Online Certification Training.RESTON, Va. -- VCampus Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :VCMP VCMP Vice City Multi-Player (gaming, Grand Theft Auto Online Mod) VCMP Voice Call Management Protocol ), a provider of comprehensive e-Learning publishing and hosting services to corporations, government agencies, associations, higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. organizations and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, (ISC (1) (Internet Systems Consortium, Redwood City, CA www.isc.org) An organization founded by Paul Vixie, Carl Malamud and Rick Adams in 1994 and later sponsored by UUNET and other Internet companies. )2, the non-profit international leader dedicated to educating, qualifying and certifying information security professionals worldwide, today announced that registrations for the (ISC)2 online information security courses have surpassed 1,000 since the launch of the (ISC)2 online courses in 2004. These courses, which include the (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. (R) CBK CBK Common Body of Knowledge CBK Commerzbank AG CBK Central Bank of Kuwait CBK Commercial Bank of Kuwait CBK Christiania Bank og Kreditkasse CBK Campus Beiaard Kring CBK Cannabis-Bundeskonferenz (Germany) (R) Review Course, as well Cryptography and Access Controls courses, are the first in a series VCampus has jointly developed with (ISC)2 as part of the VCampus Select Partner(TM) Program to help information security professionals gain competence with principal information security concepts and provide 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). opportunities for existing (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP(R)) and Systems Security Certified Practitioner Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) is a vendor-neutral Information Security certification governed by the non-profit International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (commonly known as ISC2). (SSCP (1) (System Services Control Point) A controlling program in an SNA domain. It resides in the host and is a component within VTAM. See also SCCP. (R)) credential holders. The CISSP is considered the Gold Standard of certifications for management-level information security professionals. "This milestone for our first set of review and continuing education courses confirms that the market has embraced the idea of using online versions of traditional instructor-led courses for the (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review Seminar," said Nat Kannan, 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 VCampus Corporation. "Several large corporations have already purchased our online courses, and the initial success of our program serves as a powerful validation of our model, not only in the US, but also in Europe and Asia, which are experiencing a shortage of qualified instructors for this curriculum." The online (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review Course provides an in-depth review of the entire (ISC)2 CISSP CBK, a compendium of industry best practices, and is being offered as both a complement to traditional instructor-led review seminars and as a stand-alone option for self-study. "Our relationship with VCampus shows real promise, and we are looking forward to even greater success as 2005 unfolds," said Marc Thompson, executive vice president, the (ISC)2 Institute. "Available as a blended online and classroom solution to professionals in the U.S. and as a standalone solution to those outside the U.S., VCampus offers professionals the education choices they demand. We're continually working to offer them new options as they move along their career path and strive to evolve with a rapidly changing industry." In addition to the (ISC)2 courses, VCampus also offers an Online PMP See point-to-multipoint and portable media player. PMP - Portable Media Player (R) Exam Prep course for project management professionals and is currently developing courses to support two of the National Contract Management Association's leading certifications, the Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM CFCM Conseil Français du Culte Musulman (French Council for the Muslim Religion) CFCM Certified Federal Contracts Manager CFCM Canadian Fellowship of Churches and Ministries CFCM Cease Fire Contact Maker ) and the Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM CCCM CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Controlled Cable Modem CCCM Certified Commercial Contracts Manager CCCM Climate and Carbon Cycle Modeling Group (LLNL) CCCM Cyclic Conjugate Correlation Matrix ), as well as the American College of Forensic Examiners new online Homeland Security Certification. All of these courses are being developed as part of the VCampus Select Partner Program. To learn more about these online certification training courses, visit www.vcampus.com. For more information on the online (ISC)2 CISSP CBK Review Course and Cryptography and Access Controls courses, please visit www.vcampus.com/isc2 or contact info@isc2.org or 1-866-GO CISSP for more information. About (ISC)2(R) The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)2(R), is the premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to certifying information security professionals around the world. Founded in 1989, (ISC)2 has certified more than 30,000 information security professionals in more than 100 countries. Based in Palm Harbor, Florida Palm Harbor is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 59,248. Culture Palm Harbor is roughly 45 minutes from downtown St.Petersburg and Tampa. , USA with offices in Vienna, Virginia, USA, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Dunedin, Florida, USA, (ISC)2 issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP(R)) and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP(R)) credentials and related concentrations to those meeting necessary competency requirements. The CISSP(R), the Gold Standard in information security certifications, is the first information technology credential to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ISO/IEC ISO/IEC International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ITU-T M 3000) 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)2 also offers a portfolio of educational related products and services based upon (ISC)2's CBK(R), a compendium of industry best practices for information security professionals, and is responsible for the annual (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study. More information about (ISC)2 is available at www.isc2.org. About VCampus(R) VCampus Corporation (NASDAQ:VCMP), a provider of end-to-end e-Learning services, helps organizations that offer professional certifications and credentials unlock the value of their traditional branded course content. Through its innovative Select Partner(TM) Program, VCampus repurposes value-added training content for online delivery to enhance and support professional development programs. The Select Partner Program provides custom course development, publishing, hosting, e-commerce, reporting, account support and marketing services. With over a decade of e-Learning experience, VCampus has delivered 2.8 million courses to 835,000 desktops/users in associations, non-profits, corporations, government agencies and higher education institutions. VCampus distributes a courseware library of more than 4,500 web-based courses. VCampus Corporation is headquartered in Reston, VA. For more information, call 800-915-9298, or visit the VCampus Web site at www.vcampus.com. "VCampus" is a registered trademark and "Select Partner" is a trademark of VCampus Corporation. "PMP" is a certification mark of the Project Management Institute which is registered in the United States and other nations. 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