More transparency for more IT security

qSkills™ with second Security Summit and participation in security trade fair itsa/Training provider presents new norms and standards as well as approaches for comprehensive risk management in theory and practice.

Nuremberg, September 30, 2009. The independent IT training provider qSkills™ demonstrates its training expertise in the security field on the occasion of the second qSkills™ Security Summit on October 12 at the Süd-West-Park in Nuremberg and the IT security trade fair it-sa (October 13-15, Nuremberg Exhibition Center). The training company qSkills™ focuses on the latest approaches to risk management, norms and standards, virtualization, and dealing with social networks.

In October 2009, Nuremberg provides the regional framework for two top-class events in the IT security sector: the second qSkills™ Security Summit and the itsa Security Trade Fair. Both events are shaped by the Nuremberg training company qSkills™ - as the organizer of the summit and as a participant at it-sa with forward-looking training highlights and taster sessions at the trade fair.

Top Decision-Maker Forum: qSkills™ Security Summit
Following the successful first event last year, the second qSkills™ Security Summit on October 12 at the Nuremberg Süd-West-Park again conveys current approaches, topics, and trends for increased IT security. The focus of the Security Summit, under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, is on risk management assessment and the latest security strategies.

In addition, the key topics include:

• Case Studies - Risk Management as an Enterprise-Wide Concept

• ISO 31000

• Cloud Computing and Compliance Issues (Licensing Models, Liability Issues, Data Protection)

• Audits

• Sensitive Corporate Data

• Social Networks from a Security Perspective

Experienced experts from renowned organizations provide the decisive advantages of targeted security strategies in practical presentations. "The security of information technology and the risks for organizations are constantly increasing. Confronting these issues consistently and establishing new solutions and methods for monitoring and control are core tasks in companies," says Kurt-Jürgen Jacobs, Managing Director of qSkills™, regarding the goals of the qSkills™ Security Summit. In addition to the participation of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Nuremberg and the Nuremberg Initiative for the Communications Industry (NIK) as cooperation partners, experts from renowned organizations such as Austrian Airlines, heise Security, the Austrian Federal Railways, and RiskNet will give presentations.

More information on the qSkills™ Security Summit at: qSkills™ Security Summit

itsa Security Trade Fair: qSkills™ demonstrates training expertise and taster sessions
From October 13 to 15, qSkills™ sends clear signals in the training field for IT security on the occasion of it-sa. In Hall 5, Stand 136, Nuremberg Exhibition Center, the training provider showcases its complete expertise in the security field. Taster sessions on the following key topics are also offered:

• ISMS acc. to ISO 27001:2005

• BCMS acc. to BS 25999

• CISSP Preparation

• CISM Preparation

• Methods for Risk Control in IT

• Web Application and Oracle™ Security

qSkills™ presents itself as a pioneering training provider for the latest security strategies and risk management models. "We are pleased to cooperate with qSkills™ on the occasion of it-sa in Nuremberg, as the training expertise of the company represents a significant added value for our event and ultimately the visitors," says Veronika Laufersweiler, Managing Director of SecuMedia Verlags GmbH and organizer of the it-sa Security Trade Fair. And Kurt-Jürgen Jacobs adds: "Only those who master the technologies and are up to date with developments can assess dangers correctly and professionally anchor them in strategic corporate planning. In this context, sound IT training plays an essential role." And he concludes: "Ultimately, the communication of security topics provides more clarity for increased IT security."

More information on the trade fair appearance at it-sa: qSkills™

More information on it-sa at: IT-SA

Profile of qSkills™
The qSkills™ GmbH & Co. KG is an independent training provider specializing in high-quality training in the IT and IT management fields. Training focuses include storage, operating systems, databases and tools, as well as security according to ISO 27001 and business continuity (BS 25999). The special features of qSkills™ are special workshops - so-called integrative bridge or combination workshops. These workshops focus on knowledge of networking and integration of multiple systems into a heterogeneous IT environment. The headquarters and training center are located in Nuremberg. qSkills™' customer base includes medium-sized and large companies from the DACH regions, as well as the energy supply, financial services, trade, information and telecommunications technology sectors.

Press contact:

Birgit Jacobs