Hi, I want to notify all you testers out there that ISECOM (aka Ideahamster) has put together a hands-on certification and training the open, peer-reviewed way. We are having two classes in Barcelona and we are looking for partners around the world to teach the classes. We will only be managing the tests and the Internet hack network they will test against. The point is to bring the HOW and WHY of the OSSTMM (Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual) to everyone in a cheap, easy way. I know you think Another Certification?! This is only because it will allow a tester to prove he knows the OSSTMM, knows the tools, knows where to find/compile/research new hacks and exploits, can estimate, plan, and complete a professional security test, and knows the legal and ethical background to sec testing. It's a pretty complete deal. See below for the details: ---------------- OPST Training - OSSTMM Professional Security Tester Certification La Salle University, Barcelona, Spain ISECOM went far beyond the "brain candy" hacking classes with just old tools and exploits out there to include the professional skills like security project planning, security consultancy, and attack network design together with the Open Source Security Testing Methodology (OSSTMM) standard to certify a person as a capable and resourceful security professional and ethical hacker. Hacking is a creative art but businesses and governments also require trusted professionals who can complete methodical Internet and Information Security tests as in the OSSTMM. The OSSTMM is the only international, practical, low-level standard for security testing and is used by countless businesses, governments, financial institutions, and telecommunications companies for thorough penetration testing and ethical hacking. More information on the OSSTMM at http://www.osstmm.org/. Classes include 70% hands-on lab learning with an experienced instructor. The focus is on HOW and WHY of the Internet and Information Security sections of OSSTMM 2.5 although all 6 sections are explained. The exam will be a lab exercise which requires testing against an Internet network. The exam is 4 hours and covers OSSTMM 2.5 and the BSTA Workbook (both will be released in February). The course and the exam have been approved by LaSalle URL of Barcelona. The certification exam will also be available separately. More information on the OPST at http://www.isecom.org/projects/opst.htm. Travel costs are not included. We have hotel recommendations of nearby hotels on the website. This and the schedule is available from http://www.isecom.org/schedule.htm so please see this page for hotel and further registration information. February Thu.13th - Sat.15th Thu.20th - Sat.22nd 9:00 to 18:00 Duration: 6 days (44 hours + 4 hours for the exam) Trainer: Pete Herzog (creator of the OSSTMM) Information: trainingat_private March Mo.17th -Fr.21st 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Duration: 5 days (36 hours + 4 hours for the exam) Trainer: Pete Herzog (creator of the OSSTMM) Information: trainingat_private Sincerely, Pete Herzog Managing Diector www.isecom.org www.osstmm.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is provided by the SecurityFocus Security Intelligence Alert (SIA) Service. For more information on SecurityFocus' SIA service which automatically alerts you to the latest security vulnerabilities please see: https://alerts.securityfocus.com/
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