qSkills™: Conveying knowledge, learning standards, gaining security

Nuremberg, January 4, 2012. The independent IT training provider qSkills™ is expanding its training content in the security area. New trainings focus on IT security and compliance, risk management, as well as security standards for management (IT Strategy Manager/IT Compliance & Risk Manager), PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and the SAP™ authorization system. qSkills™' goal: to teach internationally recognized processes in the security environment. The added value for companies: increased security.

"With new training programs, we are increasingly focusing on the current demand in the field of information security," explains Kurt-Jürgen Jacobs, Managing Director of the training provider qSkills™. And he adds: "Internationally recognized processes and standardized procedures are essential in our modern work environment. They form the strong backbone of a sensitive security infrastructure. As educators for forward-thinking IT and IT management solutions, our training expertise is in demand."

Top priority: IT strategies, compliance, and risk management
IT security and compliance with legal regulations are initially a top priority for executives. Responsible individuals face complex challenges in integrating sustainable and forward-thinking IT strategies into their own organizations. Besides technical topics, security and risk aspects, as well as compliance and liability issues, are crucial. The requirements in these areas have significantly tightened, especially concerning processes and organization.

Compact qualification for "IT Strategy Manager" or "IT Compliance & Risk Manager"
Developing a compliant, secure, efficient, and cost-effective IT strategy requires extensive expertise. Superficial knowledge is no longer sufficient. qSkills™ provides comprehensive answers for executives and IT security managers with new compact seminars for "IT Strategy Manager" and "IT Compliance & Risk Manager."

Overview of the qualification programs and their modules:

Duration: six one-day seminar modules (two blocks of three days each)

IT Strategy Manager

Block 1:

• IT Compliance and Data Protection

• IT Security and Emergency Management

• Service Management & ITIL

Block 2:

• Storage, DMS & Archiving

• Virtualization & Cloud

• IT Strategies and Best Practices

IT Compliance & Risk Manager

Block 1:

• IT Compliance & Law

• Information Security ISO 27001

• IT Risk Management

Block 2:

• Data Protection in Practice

• IT Forensics in the Company

• IT Compliance & Risk Strategies

Both compact seminars start in February 2012. Further information on the compact qualifications is available to interested parties under course numbers RC300/301 and RC350/351

PCI DSS – Preparation for Certification
qSkills™ offers a comprehensive preparation for PCI certification with the PCI-DSS course. The "PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)" is an internationally recognized approach to enhance security standards for payment and account data. Essentially, merchants, service providers, and online service providers benefit from this. During the 3-day course, participants learn not only how to prepare but also how to improve existing processes. The course content is delivered by certified auditors (PCI DSS). Topics include backgrounds of payment systems, interpretations of PCI DSS, user role understandings, and strategies for implementing PCI DSS. The PCI-DSS course offering starts in March 2012.

Further information on the PCI DSS preparation course is available to interested parties under course number SC500

The SAP™ Authorization System – Concepts, Trends, Solutions
Companies are constantly evolving internally. Whether it's new or departing employees. Colleagues changing responsibilities or collaborating on specific projects. This poses risks to data and information security. Well-functioning authorization systems for employees are a crucial element to reflect internal turnover. They enhance processes and protect company data from unauthorized access. qSkills™ offers an introduction to the SAP™ authorization system with the new course "SAP™ Authorization System," highlighting roles, components, and trends of authorization concepts. The target audience for the 2-day training includes SAP™ administrators, specialists (security, risk control, and compliance), internal audit staff, and those from the corporate governance environment. The course offering starts in March 2012.

Further information on the SAP™ Authorization System training is available to interested parties under course number SC350

More information on qSkills™ at: www.qskills.de


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qSkills™ GmbH & Co. KG
Birgit Jacobs
Phone: +49 (911) 80103-31
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