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Information Security Fundamentals

What is it?
How Much Does it Cost?
When is the Class?
Who Should Purchase This Class?
What Will You Learn?
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Instructor

What is it?

"Information Security Fundamentals" is a complete 10-hour course that teaches security end-to-end. The training course is based on the book, The Secured Enterprise: Protecting Your Information Assets. The course includes a package containing 10 one-hour audio CDs, one presentation CD, and the book. Order now and receive a free CD case!

With our unique "learn while you drive" approach to security, the audio CDs can be used to enforce what you learned.

Presented by Paul E. Proctor, Module 1, the first hour, is also available as a self-paced tutorial and includes an audio CD.

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How Much Does it Cost?

The complete, ten-hour course is $395.00. Call us for volume discounts (858.259.6204).


When is the Class?

If you are interested in attending an online, instructor-led class, please contact us.


Who Should Purchase This Class?

  • Security Professionals
    Learn about the tie between security and business, and how to talk to your managers about security. Also prepare for the CISSP examination.
  • Network and System Administrators
    Expand your security knowledge to become more effective.
  • Business Line Managers
    Learn about security in your business, and learn how important your role is for effective information security.
  • HIPAA Security Managers
    Learn how to secure individually identifiable healthcare information on computers. Users in the healthcare industry should purchase the 5-hour "HIPAA Security Fundamentals" class for security awareness training.

What Will You Learn?

Securing enterprise data, applications, and intellectual property has become the critical issue for business decision makers in the era of hackers and potential cyberterrorism. Like attending a two-day seminar on security, this 10-hour class provides non-technical, business-oriented information on every key aspect of security.

You’ll learn about the types of threats against information security, how to define security requirements for your organization, and how to select the appropriate solutions to protect against threats. You’ll learn about the attack timeline and how to close the window of exposure. You’ll learn about the different security technologies, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

You’ll also learn how to analyze risks, how to justify security, and how to establish a security program within your organization. You’ll learn about security policies, policy management, and how to ensure your business continues to operate in case of disaster.

Whether you are the person in charge of security, or the network administrator, or the business manager who needs security, each of you has an important role. This course is designed to assist you with your information security needs. At the end of the course, you will understand your responsibility in security. And if you are a security professional, this course can be used to help prepare or review for the CISSP.


Frequently Asked Questions

Will this course provide me with the information I need to convince management of the need for a security program?

Yes. This course provides basic information on justifying security, recognizing threats, and techniques for securing your enterprise.

Should other people in my organization take this course?

Definitely. This course is designed for business managers, security and network administrators, and even the CIO of your organization.

How can I find out what topics will be covered in this course?

Download the Class Schedule to see what topics are covered each week.

My company is located in Europe. Is this course still applicable to someone who works outside of the USA?

Yes. The information you will learn can be applied to any company, anywhere.

Will I be able to contact the instructor if I have questions or need additional information?

Yes. Your instructor will be available via email to answer questions.

Are there any specific hardware or software requirements that must be met before I take this course?

No. The audio CDs require no special equipment except what is necessary to play a music CD. The integrated audio and slide presentation require a PC.


About the Instructor

Founder and chief technology officer of Practical Security, Inc., Paul E. Proctor, has over 15 years experience in computer security. Previously, Paul was founder and CTO at Centrax Corporation and senior vice president of NFR Security. He developed the Computer Misuse Detection System (CMDS), one of the first commercially available host-based intrusion detection systems while at SAIC, and was director of technology at CyberSafe Corporation before joining NFR Security.

Paul E. Proctor is the inventor of patented intrusion detection technology and the author of two recent books, The Practical Intrusion Detection Handbook, and The Secured Enterprise: Protecting Your Information Assets (co-authored with F. Christian Byrnes). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Illinois.


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