Established IT security expert offers IT professionals the chance to boost their credentials and fast track their careers through its highly successful, hands-on approach to Security+ certification training.
Leading sub-Saharan e-security expert AfricaSD has announced the dates of its next Security+ Certification training courses. The first has been confirmed for 12-16 November 2007 and the second for 21-25 January 2008. Both courses will take place at the Centurion-based organisation`s headquarters in the Highveld Technopark, and run daily from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
A must for IT professionals with two or more years `on-the-job` networking experience, the internationally-recognised Security+ certification arms holders with a solid understanding of how to set up and secure systems, and is a great stepping stone to more advanced certifications like the CISSP or CISA.
"The demand for certified IT security professionals continues to grow as firms realise that a well-trained, skilled workforce is an essential component of their security," explains Hennie Moolman, Managing Director of AfricaSD. "That`s also why companies are prepared to pay a premium for such skills."
On successful completion of the Security+ course, attendees will be able to both explain and effectively combat computer, network, infrastructure, and information security issues using the latest international security procedures.
AfricaSD has established itself as one of South Africa`s foremost IT security trainers because of its unique approach to the process. "Our Security+ course is extremely hands-on," confirms Moolman. "We only teach small groups and because we specialise in security, we have real-world experience of the ideas, threats and tools taught. We don`t just work though the manual."
It`s an approach that Moolman believes is fundamental to the exceptional success rate AfricaSD boasts. "We don`t think you can teach people the skills they need by lecturing large groups in a classroom environment," he confirms. "You need to expose them to the types of threats they will encounter in real-world scenarios and let them play with the types of tools people attacking their networks will actually use."
As a result, the AfricaSD course centres on the organisation`s state-of-the-art lab, where attendees can obtain direct experience deploying and testing software tools in a variety of scenarios. "It`s what malicious intruders actually do that attendees need to learn," Moolman maintains.
Candidates will need between six and nine months` experience in networking and experience configuring and managing TCP/IP. The course costs R4 200 per candidate (excluding VAT) and a 10% discount is offered on second registrations from the same organisation. Course fees include refreshments and lunch, all relevant study manuals, and a unique AfricaSD CD kit containing a comprehensive selection of pertinent software tools and resources.
To register for either of the upcoming Security+ Certification Training Courses, prospective candidates can contact the company on +27 (012) 665-2513 or register online at: http://www.africasd.com/register/registercourse.php.
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AfricaSD provides organisations with total e-security solutions. Operating throughout the sub-Saharan region, AfricaSD offers customers and reseller partners the very best security awareness, forums, consulting, and security training certifications. AfricaSD focuses on forming long-lasting partnerships with its clients, from initial assessment, to implementation and ongoing support. AfricaSD works side-by-side with its clients throughout the entire technology life cycle and is proud of its large customer base, which includes IBM, Anglo Gold, the SA Mint, Shoprite Checkers, and several South African government departments. True 24x7x365 support is available on all AfricaSD security solutions. The firm`s technical staff are fully certified and trained on the entire product range and offer a combination of one-to-one help, and a wealth of technological resources. For further information, visit the company`s Web site at www.africasd.com or contact them on +27 (0) 12 665-2513.
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