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Security news4 March 1999
Sophos training programme
Sophos is announcing the creation of a Cyber Security School, with the launch of a new series of specialist training courses. The school is open to anyone wishing to defend themselves against the threat of the Internet, Windows NT security loopholes and computer crime.
With the number of computer viruses increasing at a rate of 300-800 per month, Sophos is giving cadets the chance to learn how to fight against security risks. Courses include Best Practice for Sophos Anti-Virus, and Advanced Internet Security which looks at how to attack the problem of hackers and spamming through corporate audit and control.
'Setting up a core force of security cadets will enable companies to meet a broad range of threats head on', said Paul Ducklin, head of research at Sophos. 'Hands-on experience gives confidence to the people defending IT systems, and the new courses will make sure they are fully equipped to tackle the security issues surrounding their business.' Also on offer is a Computer Crime and Misuse course which deals with computer fraud, hackers and organised computer crime. Delegates will learn what measures are currently in place to investigate crimes and what steps businesses should take to protect themselves.
'Security threats are constantly changing, and so IT managers and directors are spending more of their time preventing attack, and dealing with assaults that have slipped through the security net', added Ducklin. 'Our customers have expressed a need for a thorough understanding of the threats that are out there, and the courses will define these, and advise on appropriate action.'
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About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
