News from IT Security Leaders

Mile2 Classes got the Accreditation from NSA & NIETP:

Mile2 Classes get Accrediation

The NSA's National Information Assurance Education and Training Program (NIETP) has granted the prestigious CNSS (Committee on National Security Systems) accreditation to Mile2's classes: C)ISSO-4011&4012, C)PTE-4013, C)SLO-4014, ISCAP-4015, and C)DRE-4016. 

Source: www.mile2.com

Mile2 now in Malaysia, Lebiya, Nigeria:

Mile2 in Malaysia

 

Raymond Friedman, the CEO of Mile2 is proud to introduce Mile2 in Malaysia and rest of Countries.  Mile2 rapidly growing network now assembled Malaysia, Lebiya, Nigeria, UAE and many other countries just in last couple of weeks.

For classes in Malaysia please register now: http://www.le-global.com/trainings/register-for-training/ 

Mile2 March Madness!

Full C)PTE package worth $1700 now 50% off: $850! code: marchmad2013 

Mile2 March Madness

March Madness is here and Mile2 would like to "hook up" every EH member wtih a 50% code off our C)PTE combo! The combo kit entails the following:

1. $550 - C)PTE CBT (Just updated 3 months ago)

2. $500 - C)PTE course kit

3. $300 - C)PTE Exam

4. $300 - Cyber Range

5. $50 - C)PTE prep guide

Total Retail: $1,700

EH Member price: $850!!!

Get Certified with the FASTEST GROWING cyber security certification in the industry!

More details could be found here: http://mile2.com/welcome-eh-netters.html

Merit Network Announces Collaborative Partnership with Mile2 for Michigan Cyber Range Courseware

On Jan, 31, 2013 -- Merit Network, Inc. announced today a collaborative partnership with Mile2 to provide cyber security courseware and certifications through the Michigan Cyber Range. Together, Merit and Mile2 will provide accessible, world-class training to companies, students and cyber security professionals across the country.

For complete news please visit: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/merit-network-announces-collaborative-partnership-with-mile2-for-michigan-cyber-range-courseware-189273781.html

 Raymond Friedman’s Mile2.com Announced Its Courses For Certified Security Sentinel 

Raymond Friedman CEO Mile2

Mile2.com, well-known cyber institute situated in Tampa, FL has announced its courses for Certified Security Sentinel. The mile2 Certified Security Sentinel training is intended for anyone that uses a computer on the internet. Attendees will fully understand the security threats that attack daily and they will also understand the countermeasures associated with these attacks. Students will learn that the weakest link in any security program is a poorly trained employee. Once a student understands what can happen, they will know what to look for and with these common sense tactics, be able to keep their computer as safe as possible. 

For complete article please visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/raymond-friedman/mile2-com/prweb10371767.htm 

Mile2 Announces The Certified Penetration Testing Engineer Course

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SOURCE: Mile2

Websites are getting complex now a days and due to usage of third party services like plugins etc, it is hard to have exact controls. Dozens of websites get compromised every day. Taking this into account, Mile2, a reputed organization and worldwide name in Cyber Security, recently introduced the Certified Penetration Testing Engineer course.

For complete news please visit: http://www.live5news.com/story/20174402/mile2-announces-the-certified-penetration-testing-engineer-course

Mile2 is Offering Complimentary Computer Based Training to Both Military Veterans and State Police 

Every year, in remembrance of the major turning point in US's history on September 11th, 2001, mile2 offers free training and exam certification to both military veterans and state police agencies. Mile2 also provide free services to qualified charitable organizations such as discounted or free security assessments.

For further detail please visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/raymond-friedman/mile2/prweb10238858.htm

Ubuntu- Now available for Smartphones

Ubuntu is now available for Phone devices. Few days ago, Canonical revealed its new development of touchscreen based version of its free Ubuntu Linux-based operating system. This version is a gift for smartphone users. At the press event Canonical represent this version in Galaxy Nexus smartphone.

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Yahoo server breached by Egyptian Hacker

The Egyptian hacker ViruS_HimA has breached Yahoo server using critical vulnerability, he identified that last week he has discovered a number of critical vulnerabilities in the Yahoo server that enabled him to access complete files backup for one of Yahoo domains and Full access to “12″ of Yahoo Databases.several screenshots in Pastebin website.

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Threats that IT Security World will face in 2013

What threats IT security world will likely to be face in 2013?? Many surveys and forecasts have been done including Information security forum and Symantec’s in-house security gurus. Threats that ranked as top threats listed below for our audiences. Key threats include cyber security, cyber conflict, ransomware, madware, supply chain security, big data, and data security in the cloud and mobile devices. 

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Xen Cloud Platform Latest Version 1.6 Released

The Xen Cloud Platform 1.6, is an open source virtualization solution that provides out-of-the box virtualization and cloud computing. At this platform organizations can create and manage a virtual infrastructure for server, desktop and clouds.

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Social Networking – Biggest risk to Information Security

In the survey conducted by McAfee IT professionals last week, it was confirmed that the main threat to information security of the organization is a social network. One example is the introduction of personal devices, the growth of social networks and the explosion of employees to create and manage data.

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Mile2® seeking NSA Accreditation 

Mile2, a leader in Cyber Security Training, announced today that they have been in the process of having themile2 courseware approved by the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standards. The Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program provides consistency in technology training and education for the information assurance industry.

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New ITGP Book Launched

Cyber attacks are a risk for every business. In a world where attacks on networks and applications are growing in numbers, and where the penalties incurred by organizations for failing to defend against such attacks are becoming ever steeper; effective Penetration Testing is a necessity.

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