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Information Security Fundamentals:
Introduction to Security


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What is it?
"Information Security Fundamentals: Introduction to Security" is a one-hour, self-paced tutorial that introduces listeners to information security. Presented by Paul E. Proctor, this CD is based on the book, The Secured Enterprise: Protecting Your Information Assets. Module 1 includes a presentation CD and an audio CD. With our unique "learn while you drive" approach to security training, the audio CD can be used to reinforce what you learn while you commute.

"Introduction to Security" includes the following subjects:

  • Introduction to Security
  • Justifying Security in Your Organization
  • Threat Briefing

How Much Does it Cost?
The one-hour course is available for immediate download for $24.95 (includes the slide presentation with audio). Add $4.95 for shipping/handling to receive the separate audio and presentation discs.

When is it Available?
Now.

Who Should Purchase "Introduction to Security?"

  • Security Professionals
    Learn about the tie between security and business, and how to talk to your managers about security.
  • 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.

What Will You Learn?
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 and how to justify security.

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 this one-hour course, you will understand your responsibility in security.

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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