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Asgent Announces Start of (ISC)² Training Program for Security Professionals

August 24, 2005
Asgent,Inc.

Asgent, Inc. (President & CEO: Takahiro (Shuji) Sugimoto, located in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo), a pioneer in security solutions, today announces the start of the “(ISC)2 CISSP 10 Domain Review Seminar”, an educational program for security professionals wishing to obtain the (ISC)²*1 sponsored CISSP*1 (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) qualification.

■ Background

With the ever present threat of personal information leaks, worm attacks, unauthorized access, security practices and implementation are more important than ever to companies and organizations. Therefore, it is no longer acceptable for security managers to be able to configure a firewall; they need the ability to handle anything from creating company-wide security policies to implementing security systems. Those abilities must also cover a wide range of topics from information security management to physical security, internet security, business continuity in the case of disasters and preservation of evidence in case of legal action. CISSP is the only industry standard certification in both the US and Europe that covers all of these aspects.

Asgent has previously successfully conducted various information security training courses including the “ISMS Adjudicator/BS7799 Lead Auditor Course”, “Personal Information Protection and Management Implementation Course” and the “BS15000 Training Course” in cooperation with BSI Japan Inc. Now, Asgent announces the addition of the “(ISC)² CISSP 10 Domain Review Seminar”, which will enrich it’s training course lineup.

Also, because a large portion of training courses such as the “Information Security Management System Adjudicator/BS7799 Lead Auditor Course” etc. are recognized as specified courses for the CPE*2 Official Program for CISSP applicants, security professionals who already possess CISSP certification can maintain their certificate by taking these courses.

■ (ISC)²

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium. Founded in 1989, the Consortium is an NPO that has developed and provides certification for security professionals in over 100 countries worldwide.

■ CISSP

Information System Security Professional certification recognized by (ISC)2. Over 33,000 security professionals worldwide (June 2005) are currently certified, and organizations including Novell, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and major US health care service providers include the CISSP certification a requirement for employees involved in security management. Obtained ISO/IEC 17024 certification in June 2004.

■ (ISC)² CISSP 10 Domain Review Seminar

An (ISC)² recognized seminar for reviewing the 10 CBK*1 (Common Body of Knowledge) domains below, which are necessary for CISSP certification. The technology and concepts behind each domain, definitions of best practices are explained. Attending the seminar will not only prepare the individual for the CISSP examination, but will also cover all of the security related technology and concepts which fall outside the individual’s field of expertise, enabling them to systematically understand the content involved.

The CBK 10 Domains

• Information Security Management
• Enterprise Security Architecture
• Access Control Systems and Methodology
• Application Security
• Operations Security
• Cryptography
• Telecommunications, Network and Internet security
• Physical Security
• Law, Investigations and Ethics

Time Frame: 5 days + 1 day (examination)

Course Fee: \630,000 (Tax/Examination Fee included)

Course Start: October 2005

More detailed information on the (ISC)² 10 Domain Seminar can be found at the following address: http://www.policyalliance.com/seminar/index.html

*1 (ISC)², CISSP and CBK are Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of (ISC)².

*2 CPE: Continuing Professional Education (A basic requirement for maintaining CISSP certification). The CISSP certification can be renewed by obtaining 120 CPE points within three years.

■ Information Security related training currently provided by Asgent

• ISMS/BS779 Essential Risk Assessment Training
  This training covers all aspects of risk assessment and risk management from basic knowledge to concrete procedures, which is essential for implementing ISMS and BS7799.


• BS779 Information Security Management Basic Course
  This training course provides a greater understanding of the objectives and value of information security management through case studies and workshops.


• ISMS Adjudicator/BS7799 Lead Auditor Course (JIPDEC Certified)
  Training course for certification auditing for ISMS or BS7799 conformity assessment system.


• ISMS Implementation Training Course (BS779 Advanced Course)
  A comprehensive and practical training course for managers planning on implementing information security management systems based on BS7799 and ISMS certification standards.


• Personal Information Protection Management Implementation Practical Course
  Practical course for corporations planning on effectively and efficiently implementing, operating, maintaining and improving upon personal information protection management correctly, while also covering the requirements for the “Privacy Mark” third party authorization system for personal information protection.


• ISMS Internal Auditor Training Course
  A comprehensive and practical training course that can be utilized for training of internal auditors in charge of internal auditing required by ISMS-certified organizations and as academic training in preparatory stages of ISMS certification acquisition.


• BS15000 Training Course
  Explanatory course for “BS15000 (IT Service Management)” management system standard which applied to all organizations providing IT services.


• ISMS/BS7799 Auditor Training Course (Training and Education Benefits System/Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare specified educational training course)
  Covering aspects of ISMS and BS7799 from the “Basics of ISMS/BS7799” to “ISMS/BS7799 Auditing”, this course provides comprehensive training for people aiming to become BS7799 Auditors and ISMS Conformity Assessment Auditors.