Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Get Smart - 100+ Open Courses on Computer Information Systems and Security

Security Directors are well aware that their professional responsibilities have grown; the biggest growth area is computer forensics, security and information protection.

Problem: How may one learn these new skills?
Solution: Open University (aka Distance Learning). "Open learning means that you will be learning in your own time by reading course material, working on course activities, writing assignments and perhaps working with other students."

One basic course being offered is: Introduction to Information Security: an introduction to the reasons and methods for securing confidential information.

Many other courses are listed here and here and here.

See you around the campus. ~ Kevin