International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) is pleased to announce the IMPACT SecurityCORE training programme for IT System/Business/Network Managers, Executives, HR personnel, Finance personnel and Information Security Practitioners, from the newest member of the team to the most experienced professional.

The course also covers the most up-to-date developments in cybersecurity, including key concepts, definitions, principles and goals of information security considering both the management and technological aspects.

Among the other main topics will be covered during the session are firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, risk management models including ISO/IEC 27001, standards, security policies, tools and techniques used in cyber threats, security risks to networks, defending against attacks through the implementation of proper security mechanisms, encryption, authentication and authorisation technologies. The course also enables the attendees to effectively understand the key information security concepts and build them into their organisation’s business policies and processes.

IMPACT SecurityCORE programme was developed globally recognised information security certification programmes development team, based on the ISO/IEC27002:2005. The course instructor, Raj Kumar Kunhiraman, an Information Security expert at International Multilateral Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT), experienced in security management and best practices. He was instrumental in developing and implementing the National Information Security Awareness programme during his tenure in a government-owned National Cybersecurity Agency in Malaysia. He has delivered numerous talks on Internet security issues and has developed best practices for governmental organisations and universities.

The full course fee is USD499 per person.

• Members of EC-Council Education Alliance, (ISC) ², GIAC Certification holders & ISOC.my are entitled to 5% off the course fee
• Group Discounts are applicable.

For more information, please download the training brochure at: http://www.impact-alliance.org/download/pdf/services/SECURITY%20CORE-FLYER-MAR2011-.pdf

To register, please download the registration form at: http://www.impact-alliance.org/download/pdf/services/IMPACT_Training_Reg_Form_V2.4.pdf and please send the completed registration form to training@impact-alliance.org before or on 08 Mar 2011.

About ITU-IMPACT

The International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) is the physical and operational home of International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA). ITU-IMPACT is the first comprehensive global alliance addressing cyber threats. ITU-IMPACT is strategically positioned as a politically neutral platform, bringing together governments, academia and industry experts to enhance the global community’s capacities and capabilities in preventing, defending against, and responding to cyber threats. This landmark collaboration gives ITU’s 192 Member States access to IMPACT’s expertise, facilities and resources, enabling them to effectively address the cyber threats.