Internet Security Courseware Consortium Expands with Hewlett-Packard's Addition

Strategic Insights -

The Internet Security Courseware Consortium (ISCC), formed earlier this year by CBT Systems, has welcomed Hewlett-Packard (HP) as its latest member. The consortium, which also includes industry leaders such as Check Point Software Technologies, Cisco Systems, and IBM, aims to address the security technology training requirements of organizations worldwide. HP joins the consortium as the 11th member, with the other members already contributing to the development of the Internet Security Curriculum. This comprehensive curriculum, available exclusively from CBT Systems, covers over 100 hours of interactive training on topics such as Firewall Principles, Secure Web Commerce, Cryptography, and Public Key Infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Internet Security Courseware Consortium (ISCC) has 11 members, including Hewlett-Packard, Check Point Software Technologies, Cisco Systems, and IBM.
  • The consortium aims to address the security technology training requirements of organizations worldwide.
  • The Internet Security Curriculum, developed by the consortium and available exclusively from CBT Systems, comprises about 100 hours of interactive training on various internet security topics.
  • The curriculum is designed to provide in-depth education on leading Internet security products and has four layers: Concept, Platform, Web Server, and Security Technology.
  • Courses in the Security Technology layer have been jointly developed by consortium companies and cover training for products from each of the participating companies.
  • CBT Systems, the founder of the ISCC, is a leading provider of interactive education software for information technology professionals in business, education, and government markets worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Over 100 hours of interactive training are included in the Internet Security Curriculum.
  • The consortium has 11 members, with HP being the latest addition.
  • The curriculum covers four layers: Concept, Platform, Web Server, and Security Technology.
  • Each layer contains full in-depth courses focusing on generic and vendor-specific topics.
  • Courses in the Security Technology layer have been jointly developed by 11 consortium companies.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "CBT Systems Announces Addition of Hewlett-Packard to Internet Security Courseware Consortium" (Dec. 14, 1998)
  • CBT Systems, "About CBT Systems" (http://www.cbtsys.com)
  • CBT Group PLC, "CBT Group PLC" (Nasdaq:CBTSY)