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DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION
FOR THE GLOBAL GRID COMMUNITY / JUNE 30, 2003: VOL. 2 NO. 26
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Breaking News -
Security:
College Offers Bachelor's Degree
In Systems Security
As the nation continues to adapt to the realities of terrorism and
businesses
grow ever more reliant on computer systems and the Internet, the need for
cyber-security grows exponentially. The Westwood College of Technology's
Bachelor's degree program in Information Systems Security is one of the first
in the nation to address this unprecedented demand for professionals who can
defend information systems from penetration and attack.
Classes in the new degree program start in August at the Anaheim, Inland
Empire (Upland) and Los Angeles campuses. Admission Representatives are
available to assist prospective students.
The February 2003 release of the Bush administration's "National Strategy
to
Secure Cyberspace" increases focus on information systems security at the
national level. At the same time, major corporations and small businesses
alike doing business over the Internet have grown painfully aware of the
damage that can be caused by malicious hackers. Security breaches and network
failures can quickly bring a company to its knees.
"There's no question of the demand for cybersecurity," said Westwood
President
Jamie Turner. "As technology grows, so will the demand for highly skilled
workers in this field. Westwood is pleased to be among the first to offer a
program focused on this area that is so critical to our interconnected world.
Our graduates will have very marketable skills that most of their peers won't
have."
Westwood developed its information systems security program with a team of
industry experts. The curriculum covers the full breadth of security topics
emerging in industry today, focusing on both the global and local level -- an
accurate reflection of security issues in the real world. Students will take a
career-focused, hands-on approach rather than large classes and lectures.
"Our students will be able to identify security risks, develop
countermeasures
using firewall systems and attack recognition technologies, and manage the
deployment of security solutions," said Westwood Vice President of Campus
Admissions Rick Yaconis. "They'll also have lifelong access to Westwood's
tuition-free retraining, which is especially valuable for technology
professionals. Graduates will be a tremendous asset in the workplace."
August and October classes in the Information Systems Security program are
expected to fill quickly. Westwood students can earn a B.S. degree in under
three years. In addition to fast-track learning and tuition-free retraining,
class credit is granted for relevant college work already completed. Westwood
also offers career development services to its students and graduates.
Prospective students can find more information or register online at
www.WestwoodCollege.com, or by calling
877-650-5050 for the
Anaheim
campus,
866-288-9488 for the Inland Empire campus or 877-377-4600 for the Los Angeles
campus.
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