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Global Knowledge to Host Two Cyber Security Webinars

The first hour-long webinar, entitled "Understanding Cyber Security Physical Security," is scheduled for 12 pm EST Wednesday, December 1, and it will cover data breaches, risk assessment, types of threats, and protective barriers, as well as how to reduce the possibility of loss of data and equipment.

"As an IT professional, you deal with securing operating systems, patching software, and installing and configuring firewall and routers on a daily basis," said Ferron. "But what about the physical infrastructure? Do you understand how simple techniques can allow theft of your company resources? In this webinar, we will discuss one of the most important yet least-considered areas of security by IT professionals."

Webinar: Understanding Cyber Security Physical Security

Live Presentation: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 12:00–1:00 pm EST

Ferron will also host "Understanding Cyber Security Patch Management" at 12 pm EST Wednesday, December 15. In this hour-long webinar, attendees will examine the area of systems management that involves acquiring, testing, and installing appropriate patches to administered systems.

"In this session, we will develop an actual process to secure hardware and software systems using a fictional company," said Ferron. "We will discuss automated systems versus manual systems, as well as incorporating virtualization and an audit process for patch management."

Webinar: Understanding Cyber Security Patch Management

Live Presentation: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 12:00–1:00 pm EST

Register for Understanding Cyber Security Physical Security and Understanding Cyber Security Patch Management on the Global Knowledge web site. Recorded versions will also be available.

About the Presenter

Cyber Security Practice Lead, instructor, and course author Jay Ferron holds the following certifications: CEHI, CISM, CISSP, CWSP, MCITP, MCSE, MCT, MVP NSA-IAM. Jay brings more than 20 years of experience in security, networking, virtualization, and high-performance computing. A multi-faceted author, trainer, speaker, and designer, Jay has led the development of Windows and UNIX security designs, network infrastructures, enterprise designs, and installations for numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as government and health agencies. He is the author of more than 15 courseware books and papers for Microsoft and other vendors on security, networking, and virtualization technologies. In his current work at Global Knowledge, he is building a unique cyber security program that provides a global perspective of the challenges of designing a secure system.

About Global Knowledge

Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, with more than 1,200 courses that span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, Avaya, VMware, Red Hat, business process improvement, and leadership development. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.

Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.

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