EC-Council Has Been Named North Alabama ISSA's 2015 Preferred Training Partner
Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) June 18, 2014 -- EC-Council, creator of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program, and the North Alabama chapter of ISSA have established a partnership to deliver low cost training to NAISSA members at the upcoming IT security conference, TakeDownCon Rocket City in Huntsville, AL presented by EC-Council Foundation in partnership with Dynetics.
Ben McGee and Jason Cuneo, the President and Vice President of the North Alabama ISSA, had this to say about the newly established partnership between NAISSA and EC-Council: "After evaluating a number of organizations to provide our membership with cyber-focused training, we unanimously agreed that the depth and breadth of the EC-Council courses would be of greatest value to our membership. We look forward to EC-Council being the North Alabama ISSA 2015 Preferred Training Partner!"
The benefits of this relationship will be fully on display at TakeDownCon Rocket City in Huntsville, AL August 14 – 19, 2014 because NAISSA members will receive deep discounts on the entire portfolio of information security training options that EC-Council offers.
NAISSA members can choose from a range of cybersecurity classes tailored for professionals at all levels of their information security careers. For the IT expert who’s ready to make the leap to cybersecurity, or the security pro looking to hone their hacking skills, CEH is the world-recognized standard. Seasoned security professionals looking delve into the world of computer forensics training can take the Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) course. A growing area in the industry of information security is penetration testing – a vital part of ensuring full enterprise security. Students ready to learn the methodologies, industry best practices, and report writing skills necessary to build or grow a career in the lucrative world of penetration testing should consider the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst program.
EC-Council’s suite of Center for Advanced Security Training (CAST) classes will also be available for NAISSA students who are prepared for deep dives into extremely technical topics in classes using sophisticated lab environments for hands-on experience.
For the information security manager looking to make the leap to executive-level leadership, the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) program will make it’s live training debut in Huntsville. The course builds on the foundation of technical skills that information security managers possess and focuses on the skills they need to reach the highest levels of information security management – elements that other information security classes do not address.
For more information regarding the event or to sign up for training, interested participants should visit http://www.takedowncon.com For more information regarding ISSA and NAISSA, please contact Jessica Parra at Jessica(dot)parra(at)eccouncil.org.
About TakeDownCon
TakeDownCon is a highly technical forum that focuses on the latest vulnerabilities, the most potent exploits, and the current security threats. World-class industry insiders come to share their knowledge, giving delegates the opportunity to learn about the industry’s most important issues. With two days and two dynamic tracks, delegates will spend Day 1 on the Attack, learning how even the most protected systems can be breached. Day 2 is dedicated to Defense, and delegates will learn if their defense mechanisms are on par to thwart nefarious and persistent attacks. TakeDownCon provides the most sought after technical training and certification classes offered through Hacker Halted Academy by top training companies and led by well-respected instructors.
About NAISSA
The North Alabama Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a non-profit organization made up of 210+ Information Security professionals and practitioners in the Tennessee Valley. We provide education forums, publications, and professional networking opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members and our local community. The North Alabama ISSA Chapter is affiliated with the international ISSA organization, conforms to its professional and organizational guidelines, and supports the ISSA Code of Ethics.
About EC-Council
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in various e-business and security skills. EC Council is the owner and developer of the world-famous E-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (C|HFI), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), License Penetration Tester (LPT) programs, and various others offered in over 60 countries around the globe. These certifications are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including the US Federal Government via the Montgomery GI Bill, and the US Government National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) certifying EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH), Network Security Administrator (ENSA), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Disaster Recovery Professional (EDRP), Certified Security Analyst (E|CSA) and Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) program for meeting the 4011, 4012, 4013A, 4014, 4015 and 4016 training standards for information security professionals and most recently EC-Council has received accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Devona Valdez, EC Council Foundation, http://www.eccouncilfoundation.org, +1 (505) 341-3228, [email protected]
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