NEWPORT BEACH CA USA -- HEALTHCARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- FEBRUARY 18, 2010: The Certified Security Compliance SpecialistTM (CSCSTM) is a unique program of its type in the compliance and information security industries - indeed the first of its type in the world. It is laser-beam focused on thoroughly examining compliance requirements and establishing best practices that can be applied in securing today’s digital business information infrastructure. The Certified Security Compliance Specialist (CSCS) credential is a job-role based designation.

SPECIAL PROMOTION

The CSCS exam fee of $495 has been reduced for a limited time to $95. Exam vouchers must be purchased no later than February 28, 2010 and exam may be taken online through March 14, 2010. The CSCS training program is available online.

The CSCS program is designed to enable professionals to understand, prioritize and ultimately assist organizations achieve compliance with information security-based regulations both those in the United States as well as international standards. Compliance is big business. A key objective for organizations worldwide is to integrate security best practices and be in compliance. Skilled professionals who understand regulatory compliance requirements and information security are valued across several industries, especially healthcare, financial and the government.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

From this compliance and security training program you will:

• Examine the security aspects of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation with emphasis on key sections and critical compliance steps. Examine the COBIT security baseline.
• Learn about the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) Cyber Security Standards, and the HIPAA Security Rule.
• Step through the core requirements of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS).
• Analyze the international security standard, ISO’s 27000 (ISO 27001 and ISO 27002).
• Learn about authentication requirements for Internet Banking Environment - (FFIEC) guidelines.
• Examine California’s SB 1386, AB 1950 and the GLBA legislation requirements
• Understand the security certification and accreditation process for U.S. federal information systems. This is an important requirement for business associates worldwide.
• Step through processes for conducting a comprehensive risk analysis and vulnerability assessments.
• Review key contingency compliance requirements for developing the framework for disaster recovery and emergency mode operation plans.

CSCS PROGRAM - CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“The training was comprehensive in covering the major legislations affecting several industries. Real world experiences was beneficial and relevant.”
Christine Kinyenje, CISSP
Lockheed Martin

“This was an excellent class. Finally, a program that encompasses all regulations an organization needs to be aware of and consider when conducting their business.”
Jeff Bontsas
Ascension Health

“The CSCS class provided a great overview of the requirements and definitions for many regulatory requirements. It is a must-do for every security professional to use as reference as their business/agencies grow.”
Kari Garland
Riverside County, California

“Pabrai is well versed in a multitude of laws, regulations and standards. If your organization must comply with information security requirements, you will do well to take the CSCS course.”
Tony Lewis
Intuit, Inc.

For hundreds of other client testimonials, please visit www.ecfirst.com.

ABOUT ecfirst
With over 1,400 clients since 1999 and recognized as an Inc. 500 firm – America’s fastest growing Top 500 privately held business in its 1st year of eligibility, ecfirst has enabled hundreds of organizations all across the United States and abroad, achieve and maintain compliance with regulations and standards that impact their business.

The ecfirst Regulatory Compliance Practice further delivers deep expertise with its full suite of services that include single sign-on, contingency planning/Business Impact Analysis (BIA), social engineering, risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, as well as managed compliance, security and IT infrastructure solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.ecfirst.com/.