KU News Release

Course offers computer-security strategies

LAWRENCE - A six-day course at the University of Kansas will teach participants how to better protect their computers and their computer networks from outside attacks.

The universities of the Big 12 are teaming with the SANS Institute of Bethesda, Md., to host “Hacker Techniques, Exploits and Incident Handling,” at the Lawrence campus April 23-28.

The course will include a step-by-step process for responding to computer incidents and a detailed description of how attackers undermine systems. Participants will learn how to detect and respond to attacks and take part in a hands-on workshop where they will learn how to discover holes in a system before hackers do. The course will also explore the legal issues associated with responding to computer attacks, including employee monitoring, working with law enforcement and handling evidence.

“From the five, 10 or even 100 daily probes into your Internet infrastructure to the malicious insider slowly creeping through your most vital information assets, attackers are targeting systems with increasing viciousness and stealth,” said Rick Whitmore, director of information technology services for KU Continuing Education and one of the course organizers.

Ed Skoudis, a nationally recognized information security expert, will lead the course. Discounts are available for faculty or staff members from any accredited educational institution, law enforcement and state employees.

The course is designed for members and leaders of incident handling teams, system administrators and security personnel, ethical hackers/penetration testers who want to understand the concepts underlying their testing regimen and anyone preparing for the GCIH Certification Exam. Participants are eligible to earn a certificate from Global Information Assurance Certification.

For more information or to register, visit www.continuinged.ku.edu/programs/security/, or call (785) 864-5823 or toll-free (877) 404-5823.

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