Class provides exam prep, learning foundation, not ‘boot camp’
KENNESAW, Ga. (February 6, 2014) – Information security is one of the most in-demand jobs in today’s tech world, according to research by TechRepublic.IT professionals looking to transition to this field or take the next step in their career have a resource in the new Information Systems Security Professional Certificate program.
“They asked; we listened,” said Kristy Mobley, Technology program manager. “We’re always looking to stay on the cutting edge, especially in this industry, which is constantly changing. Last year, we had several requests from students to add an Information Systems Security course, and now our first class is set to start Feb. 17.”
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The 13-week course is comprehensive, teaching the essentials of Information Systems Security. Graduates earn a professional certificate to help them gain a competitive edge in this booming career field.
The course also prepares students for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) exam, once all other exam qualifications are met. The course material thoroughly covers the CISSP® Common Body of Knowledge, recognized worldwide as a standard for information security practitioners.
That’s what the course is. But there’s also something it is not.
“It’s not boot camp,” Mobley said. “Some courses are designed simply to make you pass an exam — in this case, the CISSP® — cramming lots of information into a few days, but that’s not what we do here. In 26 sessions, our instructor goes over the material, prepping you not just for the exam but also giving you a foundation in the science behind protecting information systems. We want our graduates to be equipped not just to pass a test but to excel in their chosen field.”
Meet the instructor
Course instructor Larry Holt brings with him more than 20 years of experience in information systems.
Holt is a retired Major for U.S. Army Intelligence who holds CISSP® and CCSE Plus certifications as well as a Master of Information Systems from Kennesaw State University. A former Information Systems Security instructor in an NSA accredited baccalaureate program, Holt is also the author of two published, peer-reviewed academic papers on information security.
Register
The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., starting Feb. 17. Visit the website for details, including prerequisites and a syllabus, or call 770-423-6765.