ISC2(R) Supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month
September 29, 2006
ISC2(R) Supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Check it out:PALM HARBOR, Fla. --(Business Wire)-- The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. ((ISC)2(R)), the non-profit global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers, today announced its support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October. This initiative is supported by the U.S. Congress and coordinated by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to heighten public awareness of the critical role each citizen plays in protecting information assets. This year's theme is "Cyber Security. Make It a Habit."
"(ISC)2 is supporting National Cyber Security Awareness Month by asking our members to conduct a Cyber Security Awareness Day at their places of business to instill better cyber security habits throughout the enterprise that can be practiced throughout the year," said Pat Myers, CISSP-ISSMP, chairperson, board of directors, (ISC)2. "While it's been the conventional wisdom for years among cyber security professionals, it's become increasingly clear to the public-at-large in recent months that people inside an organization are often the most vulnerable link in securing information assets."
The official (ISC)2 kick-off for National Cyber Security Awareness Month is at the Secure DC event in Bethesda, Md. on Oct. 3 with opening remarks from (ISC)2 and NCSA executives. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about how to heighten awareness and implement online safety programs at work, home and school through fact sheets, DVDs and brochures that they can take with them, as well as attend sessions to gain insight into the latest information security issues, trends, threats and best practices.
In addition, (ISC)2 is offering its members printed and downloadable posters and online banners that can be used at conferences, workshops and other events, places of business, schools and other public venues to promote online safety. Members and others can access these tools at www.isc2.org/awareness.
"Protecting information assets is a top priority for business, government and individuals, and National Cyber Security Awareness Month is an effective avenue for (ISC)2 members to spread the message as to how their communities, organizations and employees can protect themselves from online threats and vulnerabilities," said Ron Teixeira, executive director of NSCA. "The active support and participation of people such as (ISC)2 members will greatly expand our efforts to increase public awareness of cyber safety."
For more information on National Cyber Security Awareness month, please visit www.staysafeonline.org.
About (ISC)2
The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. ((ISC)2(R)) is the internationally recognized Gold Standard for certifying information security professionals. Founded in 1989, (ISC)2 has certified over 45,000 information security professionals in more than 120 countries. Based in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA, with offices in Vienna, Virginia, USA, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, (ISC)2 issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP(R)) and related concentrations, Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP(CM)), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP(R)) credentials to those meeting necessary competency requirements. The CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP(R) and SSCP are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)2 also offers a portfolio of education products and services based upon (ISC)2's CBK(R), a taxonomy of information security topics, and is responsible for the annual (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study. More information is available at www.isc2.org.
(C) 2006, (ISC)2 Inc. (ISC)2, CISSP, ISSEP, SSCP and CBK are registered certification marks and CAP is a service mark of (ISC)2, Inc.
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