Legal & Education Writers
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2001
Foundstone Inc., the premier provider of security services and education, Wednesday announced a new series of "Ultimate Hacking: Hands On" security classes designed specifically for lawyers, "Understanding Cyber Attacks."
[pilcrow (paragraph sign)] These classes are taught from the perspective of "white hat" hackers and a cyber crime prosecutor. The class provides hands-on experience, demonstrating how Internet-based crime can be conducted and what federal statutes apply to each of these actions.
An "Understanding Cyber Attacks" class will be held in New York starting on Feb. 9, with additional classes scheduled in 2001 for San Jose on March 9, Washington D.C. on May 11, and New York City on June 8. An application for accreditation of this course in New York and California is currently pending.
Instructors for the class include Kevin Mandia, a recognized computer forensics expert and Marc Zwillinger, a former cyber crime prosecutor. They will bring real world stories to the class, and discuss first hand the technical details of the cases they were involved in and the legal issues they encountered.
"With the proliferation of e-commerce and the Internet, computer crime is becoming more common and more costly. Lawyers need sufficient technical training to prevent, minimize, and effectively recoup losses from cyber crime," said Zwillinger, partner at Kirkland & Ellis. "This is the first time lawyers will be able to obtain this type of training while earning continuing education credits."
"Most computer crimes are activities already prohibited by law, such as theft of intellectual property and child pornography," explained Mandia, director of computer forensics at Foundstone. "Although there are ties to common legal concepts, computer networks present complex legal issues that require a thorough understanding of the law as well as the technical understanding of networks."
Participants will learn how to launch the most recent computer attacks against systems in the classroom, and sort out the legal issues on the spot. Specific topics will include: Introduction to Networking, Network Regulations, Identifying Cyber Threats & Legal Ramifications, The Role of Legal Policy in Preventing and Limiting Losses, and Review of Laws Regulating Electronic Information.
"The Ultimate Hacking: Hands On -- Understanding Cyber Attacks" class is one day, limited to 30 people, and costs $750. Classes include an individual dual-boot Windows NT/Linux laptop for use during the course, use of the lab network and computers, class handouts, and a CD-ROM with course tools and scripts. To sign up visit the Foundstone Web site at www.foundstone.com/law.
About Foundstone
Foundstone, the premier provider of security services and education, addresses the security and privacy concerns of leading dot-coms and Global 2000 companies. Foundstone considers security services, along with information security training, to be a highly effective solution in the fight against computer crime.
Foundstone has one of the most dominant security talent pools ever assembled, including experts from Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, "Black World" defense contractors, and the United States Air Force. Foundstone executives authored the international best seller, "Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions."
Foundstone is a national organization with headquarters in Irvine. More information can be found at www.foundstone.com or by calling 877-91-FOUND.
Foundstone Inc. -- Securing the Dot Com World
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