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Global Knowledge to Host Two Live Cybersecurity Webinars in February

CARY, N.C. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Global Knowledge, worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, will host two free, hour-long cybersecurity webinars in February 2011. Cybersecurity expert Jay Ferron will lead both.

The first webinar, "Protecting Your Network with Authentication and Cryptography," is scheduled for 12 pm EST Wednesday, February 9, and will focus on password protocols, user verification, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and using cryptography to protect data.

In the second cybersecurity webinar, "Securing Communications," scheduled for 12 pm EST Wednesday, February 23, attendees will learn how to put into practice the cybersecurity concepts covered in the first webinar. They will learn about using cryptography to secure services and wireless networks and about using rights management for protecting data.

"In this cybersecurity webinar series, we'll discuss using cryptography, authentication, and encryption from theory to practice," said Ferron. "Grasping these concepts will help you understand the basics of keeping your data secure."

Webinar: Protecting Your Network with Authentication and Cryptography

Live Presentation: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 12:00–1:00 pm EST

Webinar: Securing Communications

Live Presentation: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 12:00–1:00 pm EST

Register for "Protecting Your Network with Authentication and Cryptography" and "Securing Communications" on the Global Knowledge web site. Recorded versions of these cybersecurity webinars will be available approximately one week after the live sessions.

About the Presenter
Cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity 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.

Global Knowledge
Nancy Enloe
Director, Marketing Communications
919-460-3267
nancy.enloe@globalknowledge.com