Intense School named Professional Finalist In SC Magazine US Awards Program 2009
Publish Date:
December 8, 2008
Atlanta, GA – December 08, 2008– Intense School, a leading provider of information security training, has been named a finalist in SC Magazine US Awards program for outstanding achievement in information-technology (IT) security. Intense School, the training arm of Vigilar, was recognized in the Professional Award category for best Professional Information Security Training Program. Intense School has been providing accelerated IT security training for more than 10 years and has trained more than 25,000 IT and information security professionals worldwide.
IT-security vendor companies nominate entries for consideration in the SC Magazine’s Awards program, which are judged by a panel of 18 chief information security officers at major corporations and large public sector organizations. "Finalists in this year’s SC Magazine awards, including Intense School, represent a cross section of the security industry’s best in class," said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. "Our readers recognize that these companies are making today’s businesses more secure."
“Intense School has a proud tradition of providing IT security training and certification through an innovative, timely curriculum delivered by the industry’s most qualified professionals," said Barry Kaufman, director of training and professional services." Our industry leading programs enable an extremely high pass rate for certifications, and provide IT security practitioners with the training, skills and certifications they need to succeed and rapidly advance in their field."
Intense School recognizes that people learn in different ways and has created training and certification programs that reflect this multi-disciplinary approach. Not only are students guaranteed a genuine security professional with more than 10 years of hands-on experience leading the class, but Intense School’s pass rates are regularly in the mid 90th percentile. Intense School security certification training also offers the industry’s most advanced preparation materials, all-inclusive study packages which eliminate distractions and help students focus on ramping up for the exams, proprietary courseware.
Intense School is one of the only security training firms to offer the DOD 8570.1 Security Training Program, which provides solutions to many of the certifications listed in the DOD 8570.1 compliance matrix. In addition to publicly scheduled classes in Washington, DC, Atlanta, San Francisco, San Diego, New York City and Fort Lauderdale, Intense School offers Mobile Boot Camp “We come to You” On-site training.
The annual SC Awards have recognized security’s key contributors and outstanding products for more than a decade. As the industry’s preeminent award program, individuals, brands and products shortlisted address not only the challenges prominent today, but also the emerging threat landscape of tomorrow. Winners of this year’s awards will be announced at gala dinner and award ceremony to be held in San Francisco on April 21, 2009.
About SC Magazine
SC Magazine provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought-leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. Thebrand’s portfolio includes the SC Awards, SC Directory, SC Magazine Newswire and SC World Congress.
About Intense School
Intense School, the training division of Vigilar, has been providing accelerated IT training and certification for over 10 years to more than 25,000 IT and Information Security professionals worldwide. As the founders of the accelerated training format, Intense School employs Expert Instructors who are industry-recognized leaders, authors, and experts in their fields. Delivered in classrooms or at customer locations nationwide and online via Intense Online or through self-paced study, Intense School offers network security training on a variety of topics, including Information Security, Check Point NGX, CompTIA, SCP, Cisco, Microsoft, Project Management, PCI, Virtualization, Business and Compliance. For More information visit www.intenseschool.com
About Vigilar
Vigilar, the parent company of Intense School, delivers information security services and solutions that enhance security posture and improve regulatory compliance for organizations of any size and industry. Founded in 2000, Vigilar’s unique, comprehensive approach addresses the entire security lifecycle, from assessments and IT security audits to managed security services, secure architecture design, product selection and delivery, implementation services, technical support and training. Vigilar’s best-of-breed approach includes partnerships with the industry’s most innovative information security technology providers. This powerful combination of Vigilar expertise and best-of-breed technology provides cost-effective, fully integrated solutions that improve information security risk management, and regulatory compliance.
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