DoD Directive 8570
Online Training Courses

• Cisco Authorized Training
• EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v7
• CompTIA A+ Certification 2009
• CompTIA Network+ 2009 Certification
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Shon Harris SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

• Cisco Authorized Training
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

The DoD now requires its computer network defenders (CNDs) pass Certified Ethical Hacker certification program from the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) to fulfill baseline skills.

The Certified Ethical Hacker requirement falls under the auspices of DoD Directive 8570 Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. The current version (incorporating Change 2) was signed by Assistant Secretary of Defense, John G. Grimes and was officially instated on February 25, 2010. Directive 8570 provides clear guidance to information assurance training, certification and workforce management across all components of the DoD.

The CND groups protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to unauthorized activity within DoD information systems and computer networks. With this directive, military service, contractors, and foreign employees across all job descriptions must show 100-percent compliance with the new Certified Ethical Hacker training requirement by 2011.

This class will immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. The lab intensive environment gives each student in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems. Students will begin by understanding how perimeter defenses work and then be lead into scanning and attacking their own networks, no real network is harmed. Students then learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a system. Students will also learn about Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows and Virus Creation. When a student leaves this intensive 5 day class they will have hands on understanding and experience in Ethical Hacking. This course prepares you for EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker exam 312-50.
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The CompTIA Network+ Certification course builds on existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that students will use on the job in any type of networking career. If students are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+ certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification.

A typical candidate in the CompTIA Network+ Certification course should have nine months or more of professional computer support experience as a PC technician or help desk technician. Network experience is helpful but not required; A+ certification or the equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not required.
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The CompTIA Security+ certification establishes knowledgeable professionals in the field of corporate security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to at least maintain or optimally increase their investment in IT security. CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in network infrastructure, system security, organizational security and access control. Major organizations that enlist CompTIA Security+ certified professionals include Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, Symantec, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hitachi, Ricoh, the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.

Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. The CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.

For IT professionals requiring re-certification:
The newest version of CompTIA Security+ certification exams was launched in late . IT professionals who would like to to remain current on their certifications have two options: They can take the new version, or they can take the CompTIA Security+ bridge exam, which covers the new objectives. Only professionals who are currently CompTIA Security+ certified under 2002 exam objectives are eligible to become CompTIA Security+ certified by taking the bridge exam.
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The 6-day SSCP course provides comprehensive training in all 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). The curriculum has been designed to meet a strict set of criteria covering all critical elements necessary for security today. It is aimed at professionals with at least four years of experience in the information security field or three years of experience and a college degree (or equivalent life experience).The SSCP certification is seen as a requirement for many technical and management positions.

The Shon Harris SSCP course teaches security policy development, secure software development procedures, network vulnerabilities, attack types and corresponding countermeasures, cryptography concepts and their uses, disaster recovery plans and procedures, risk analysis, crucial laws and regulations, forensics, computer crime investigation procedures, physical security, and more. Further, students will explore the contents and concepts that make up the diverse domains and learn how they work together to provide true in-depth defense.
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The Shon Harris CISSP Series brings together all the materials, tools, and study aids you need to pass the CISSP exam. Whether you are a security professional, a seasoned engineer, or are looking for a career change - this is the solution to bring your career to new heights! Our objective is to not just prepare you for CISSP Certification, but to also provide you with the practical, detailed understanding and knowledge of security topics that will be of valued use to you and your company. Our product focuses not only on the areas necessary for the CISSP examination, but also on a more detailed and practical perspective that will give you competitive skills in the real world as well.

Our superior technology based course curriculum, strictly adheres to all of (ISC)2 & CompTIA Security+ exam objectives and is presented to you by leading certification instructors who are concise and engaging in their delivery. You will learn both the theory and practical aspects of the technologies as well as gain insight into the industry with their expert instruction. Each class session is presented in full motion audio/video, with step by step demonstrations testing modules to insure that you fully understand the subject matter. You can review each subject as needed to reinforce your knowledge, and access to educational mentors.
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Since 1978, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) program, sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association® (ISACA®), has been the globally accepted standard among information systems (IS) audit, control, and security professionals.

Our CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor course provides the student with the knowledge and proficiency to prepare for the globally recognized CISA 2011 certification exam. The CISA certification has become very popular since it originated in 1978, and is a benchmark for IS audit, security, control, and assurance personnel to validate their skill set. This course will immerse the student into the subject, with in-depth coverage of the information covering the five domains that make up the "Body of Knowledge" for the CISA 2011 exam and will provide the student the tools to build their technical skills to develop, manage, and perform IT security audits.
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The CISM certification program is developed specifically for experienced information security managers and those who have information security management responsibilities. CISM is globally recognized as the leading credential for information security managers.

Our CISM Certified Information Security Manager course provides the student with the knowledge and proficiency to prepare for the globally recognized CISM 2011 certification exam. The CISM certification combines the achievement of passing a comprehensive exam with recognition of work, management and educational experience, providing you with greater credibility in the marketplace. This course will immerse the student into the subject, with in-depth coverage of the information covering the five domains that make up the "Body of Knowledge" for the CISM 2011 exam and will provide the student the tools to build their technical skills to manage, design, oversee and assess an enterprise's information security.
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