BUFFALO, NY--(Marketwire - Jun 20, 2011) - Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it is hosting a free webinar for network security professionals on June 29th. The webinar, Defense Against the Cyber Dark Arts, Network Security and You, will discuss trends in security procedures and the latest security technology. The online clinic is for information technology and network security professionals, Bryant & Stratton College students and graduates and prospective students considering a career in IT, such as network and security technology. The webinar begins at noon EDT and will last for about an hour. Registrations are being accepted at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/.
"Network security is a critical concern to companies conducting business in the modern age," said Rick Moore, Online Senior System Administrator at Bryant & Stratton College Online. "Employers are looking for IT and network security professionals that know how to protect them against threats. This webinar will provide a refresher for professionals, as well as give those thinking about entering the industry a better understanding of the field."
The topics that will be examined during the webinar include:
- The Threats
- Social Engineering
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)
- Uneducated Employees and Password Enforcement
- Firewalls
- Server and Desktop Hardening
- Proactive Measures
- Acceptable Use Policies
- Auditing & Monitoring
- User Education
- Learning the Tools of the Enemy
Moore has more than 10 years of experience in the information technology field and will lead the clinic. Prior to becoming Senior System Administrator at Bryant & Stratton College Online, Moore held positions at Lockheed Martin, Abraxis BioScience and AT Technology.
Bryant & Stratton College students and graduates, information, network and security technology professionals and prospective students interested in attending the online clinic are invited to submit questions before the webinar for possible use during the question-and-answer session. To register for the webinar and to submit questions, visit http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/.
Bryant & Stratton College was founded in 1854 and is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degree programs, visit http://online.bryantstratton.edu.
About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is one of the nation's pioneers in career education and is the premier provider of online associate's degrees. Bryant & Stratton offers accredited education that upgrades student capabilities and maximizes their marketability. For more than 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has helped students gain the career skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Currently, Bryant & Stratton College Online offers four online bachelor's degree programs, eleven online associate's degree programs and ten online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Bryant & Stratton College also offers flexible scheduling at its 17 campuses located in four states: New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees, visit http://online.bryantstratton.edu.
Contact Information:
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Lindsey Mikal
Communications Strategy Group
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