Thanks to you (and Clement) for a great training session (and the T-shirt, of course). :-) Kirtland AFB
Thanks for the excellent class! Boeing
I really enjoyed the class and the pleasure of meeting both of you. Thank you both for all of your dedication towards preparing us for this bear of an exam. Bernard
Clement did an excellent job at presenting the information and always kept it entertaining. JMott
Clement more than met my expectations – I think he and I share the same frustration on the usefulness of much of this information – i.e. the CBK should be updated. He was very approachable for someone of his world acclaim J – and provided timely feedback on multiple occasions to questions I had both during class and in the evenings. IDA
Sondra/Clement, Got my CISSP results today - I passed! Thank you for all your help. I couldn't have done it without you.
P.Choi
I attended the CISSP Class in Reston, Va 24-28 May taught by Clement. Thanks for all your assist in getting me prepared to pass the exam. Just FYI, it took 13 days to receive test results. B.Minger, Contractor LM IAM, TCSC
I just received the official congratulations email on passing the CISSP exam which was taken on June 27th. Special thanks to you Sondra for allowing me to sit in on the class more than one time. Also, great shout out to Clement for his knowledge on pushing my career to higher levels. You guys are the best!!!! JerryW
Q/CA® Class Training July 2010
Excellent class and way more than I expected. I have much better feeling for evaluating our system and programs now and know where to reference the information when I need it. Thanks again and hope to be back for CISSP in the near future. Please send me the information for the Navy validator group so I can contact them to give them my feedback on the class. V/r, Damon E. Lam, MCP, Security+ Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Marine Corps Systems Engineering Branch SPAWAR Systems Center-Atlantic (SSC-LANT)
Q/CA® Class Training July 2010
"I am CISSP and CEH with more than 15 years of IT experience. For the last several years I have been dealing primarily with information security. I have conducted multiple audits, vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation activity. I found this course informative, and useful. It gave me a refreshing look at the C&A process and related documents. It is a high-paced course that would benefit Information Security professionals of all levels." GVsevolozhsky, M.S., CISSP, CEH
Q/SA® Q/PTL® Class Training April 2010
As an Army Information Systems Management (FA53) officer focusing on Cyber Defense, I've had the opportunity to train and certify in several IA/CND specific programs as well as work a myriad of Army Cyber Defense workforce training and development issues.
Having just recently completed the Security University (SU) Qualified Security Analyst (Q|SA) and Qualified Penetration Tester License (Q|PTL) courses I can confidently say that Sondra and her team have built an exceptional program of instruction; capturing the essential elements of security analysis and penetration testing methodologies and delivering them in a clear and concise format in a blended learning environment of lecture and hands-on practical skill development with scenario-based final examinations. SU training techniques are a perfect match for our military cyber defense workforce goals since they not only train the relevant concepts of cyber defense and its CND specialties but also in the case of Q|SA and Q|PTL courses challenge the students to apply those concepts in a "tactical" setting that an actual security analyst or penetration tester might see.
Security University's Q|SA / Q|PTL program of instruction is impressive and superior to some other training programs in several ways; one of them being the daily hands-on assessment of critical skills being taught. Another was the realistic practical final exam which included a penetration test with a final report that required some in-depth analysis of the resulting sets of data. I spent 30 post-course hours alone on analyzing the data and developing a 32 page report. That's definitely an experience you're not going to get through other training programs that teach a five day curriculum that's predominately lecture based. The Q|SA and Q|PTL courses also expose the students to a wide range of open and closed source automated tools for use in security analysis and penetration testing as well as the built-in assessment and exploitation capabilities of both Linux and Windows based operating systems. I honestly can't understand how we expect to conduct defense in depth across the GiG without our technical workforce understanding basic exploitation, which is exactly what's missing from many other approved certifications. SU equally balances this with methodology and analysis techniques rather than relying on specific toolsets since tools frequently change and are always subject to interpretation of their results.
Many leaders and managers in a resource constrained environment try to meet FISMA compliance by targeting those one-shot, many-kills certifications that are on the DoD 8570.01M chart with little regard for how relevant the training might be for certain 8570 categories. No better example can be given than the inclusion of CISSP as an IAT validating certification. Being a CISSP I can attest that it's a great certification for a security manager as it is wide and deep in several essential bodies of knowledge. But it will not enable a security technician, especially at the enclave level, to secure enterprise environments from a hands-on technical approach nor understand the threat and environment essential to effective defense in depth. Therefore it adds little value for an organization to have an IAT-III CISSP from a technical standpoint, but practically, that person can also fill other roles since CISSP covers everything from IAT-I through IAM-III. Hence, managers focus on CISSP and miss excellent training like Security University's programs.
Security University training should be a major part of any organization's information security training programs.
SHANE F. LIPTAK,
Major, USA
Cyber Defense Officer, 21st Signal Brigade
CISSP, GCIH, Q|SA, Q|PTL, MCTS, Sec+, Net+
Q/EH® Class Training April 2010
Sondra and Kevin, Once again SU has validated it's claims by providing another industry leader and excellent training resources that ensure I am not only certified, but qualified! I look forward to working with SU in the future and be assured that you'll be seeing people that work for me attending SU classes because it is some of the best training in the industry. TKelly 12 TH AVIATION BATTALION, US ARMY
CISSP® Prep Class Training March 2010
I don't think I would have been able to pass the CISSP without this class. It's very intense, and I appreciate the guidance from Clement on how to attack this exam and pass it. I also appreciate how real and down to earth Sondra is. I was able to call her on the phone and make this whole thing happen..
This has been a fantastic experience for me, and I look forward to working with you in the future for my IT training needs. Sondra, I can already tell CISSP Prep, Q/EH, Q/SA, and Q/PTL will be the best $7K investment I have ever made for my future. Good luck with the 8570 certification!! See you in 2 weeks.
Security University has proven itself by obtaining an industry leader in Information Security, Clement Dupuis, as an instructor. His class has without a doubt provided me with the necessary knowledge I require to pass the CISSP as well as prepare me to be a successful contributor to the Information Systems Security industry. I look forward to future classes with Security University and I would most definitely recommend them for anyone's training needs. Travis, retiring military
CISSP® Prep Class Training Feb 2010
One of the best things about the class was Clement's expert level of experience. The accumulated knowledge and resources he shared throughout the week were golden for someone like me that wants to learn as much as possible about this subject from an expert. Excellent course.
One of the best things about the class was Clement's expert level of experience. The accumulated knowledge and resources he shared throughout the week were golden for someone like me that wants to learn as much as possible about this subject from an expert. Excellent course.
CWNA CWSP® Training December 2010
_I did not know how much I did not know about wireless till I met Metka. Metka has set the bar for any other instructors that I have and I don't think that anyone is going to come close to hitting it . She is the best!!!!!_
CISSP® Prep Class Training December 2010
I started with computers back in 1978 by attending the US Army Management Information Systems Staff Officer Course, a 26 week course where I obtained the 53, Information Systems Officer, functional specialty. Over the years, I have attend training from commercial vendors like Digital Equipment Corp (I still think VMS is the best OS), Sun and Sybase as well numerous military courses. The CISSP course taught by Clement Dupuis was the best course I have ever attended. Thanks to Security University for providing such top notch instruction.
CWNA® CWSP Training Dec 2009
thought that the class was excellent and the teacher was incredible. Metka Dragos certainly set a very high standard of excellence by which I will judge all future wireless experts. Her encyclopedic knowledge of Wi-Fi technologies was awe inspiring. She never hesitated when answering the most abstract questions in unbelievable detail from memory. Metka made a difficult subject understandable and interesting for both advanced professionals and new-comers to the field. I hope I have the opportunity to learn from her again. I would strongly recommend this class to all my associates interested in wireless. C. MC Cullom
CISSP® Prep Class Training Aug/ Sept 2009
Sondra, I attended the CISSP prep class that was held by Security University in Reston Aug 24-28. I just received my exam results yesterday and I passed! You had offered to be my sponsor, and I wanted to confirm you are still willing. Thanks for your help, -Greg
Clem and Sondra,
I found out today that I passed my CISSP exam. Thank you for a great class that assisted in my preparation and ability to pass this difficult exam. Ricoh
Just got my results – passed! Thanks again! Symantec
Good morning,
I wish inform you I passed the CISSP exam. I don't know if you remember me … I am the Italian attended your course in Reston last October. I am grateful for your training and I always remember the course as a beautiful experience. Have a nice day! SISTEMI ESERCIZIO INFRASTRUTTURALE
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
All, I just got my results from the test this morning and some how I passed. Many thanks to Sondra and Clement for all of your help in getting me prepared for this exam. I walked out of the exam not sure how I did and only felt confident about 70 or so questions. thank you for your pre-test advice, I tried it and it obviously worked. Security Administrator Mentor Corp
Security+ Certification Classes Bravo! 2009
Sept 2009 98% pass rate! Security+ Montgomery AL Air National Guard, 20 of 21 passed your Sec+ Exam!
Aug 2009 - 96% passed Security+ Go Portland ANG 16of 18 passed your Sec+ Exam Bravo!
July 2009 - 96% passed Go Klamath Falls ANG 14 of 16 PASSED your Sec +Exam ! Bravo
Security+ Bravo! July 2009 - Go DISA 19 of 21 passed your Sec+ exam!! Bravo
Q/EH April 2009
I have over 20 years experience in both teaching and information security. I am very particular about both and highly concerned with the decline in real training revolving around the current challenges which we face. I was honestly impressed with both the level of expertise and the instructor's ability to relay this information to the students. This is not simply another idiot boot camp but a well reasoned and directed classroom experience which prepares the student for the real world. I was impressed with the hands-on exercises. These combined with the instructor's elevated knowledge base made the class enjoyable and extremely topical. When you compare Security University to other training groups in the region, they are infinitely superior in both talent and developmental materials.
I think that Security University has the right mindset in the development of their classes. They are working to impart valuable knowledge and not simply to push students through. Whereas, I believe that any student could pass any applicable exam after attending these courses, the test is not the focal point. They deserve to be commended for both their mindset and the efforts that they've made to enhance the knowledge-base of their students. I sincerely appreciate my time learning with Security University and would recommend it to any organization which actually wants to develop real IA professionals.
PSparks DoD/DISA/JITC
CISSP® Prep Class Training July 2009 - Career Advancement!
Sondra, > I just wanted to thank you for allowing me to audit the last CISSP class. There were some things that we went over that I missed the first time and Clement knew each subject very well! Anyways, I am about to submit the class evaluation because I did not get a chance to as of yet. As a testimony, upon returning to work and being even more knowledgeable of the subject areas that I learned in class, I was offered an advancement opportunity within my organization as a Certification and Accreditation Specialist. Again thanks for all the training that you have provided, it is been invaluable to me. > > Wishing you the best,
THANKS! It really is exciting...I was speechless:) It would be okay for the testimonials if I remained as "Security Professional" or "Satisfied SU Student" lol....
CWNA CWSP Training Aug 2009
Yes you may quote me. This course was VERY worth while. Specifically the instructors experience made the course worthwhile. Just the study guide is worthless without an experienced instructor providing REAL - LIFE expertise and explaining material. Many of the slides and study materials are clearly NOT developed by professionals working in industry. It took someone with real-world experience, like Metka to provide outstanding instruction.
The labs were outstanding. Metka added additional labs beyond the course guide that truly helped to grasp complex topics. AB. US NAVY
Q/EH Q/SA Q/PTL Training April 2009 (OMAN)
4. Please explain how you feel about attaining the Q/EH qualification. ____ It was very useful training and it help me a lot in understanding many of the security concerns and vulnerabilities, that may be hidden or unknown. 5. What, if anything, would you like to see changed or added to this class? _____ I think more time should be given for this kind of courses, because of its important and the level of technical knowledge it has, as well as the hands-on labs should be given more time so that candidates can practice them more.
6. How would you summarize the Q/EH class? (may we quote you?.){ yes }
____ Q/EH Course is the best training I have ever had in my career I am very much grateful that I was given the opportunity to attend such a training that had given me the knowledge and the skill to work with confidence when its related to “IT” security.__
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp April 2009
5. How would you summarize the CWNA CWSP Bootcamp class ?___SU is the best class for CWNP, more tools, killer instructors and great materials beyond what CWNP brings to the classroom. the best.. Greg
CWSP April 2009
How would you summarize the CWSP Bootcamp class ? Overall training material was consistent with expectations. I believe Metka actually made the materials slightly better by interacting more than I've seen other instructors take the time to do. She also seemed to know the tools we used during the lab (analyzers, etc) very well.
Q/SA Q/PTL April 2008
Fast paced, lots of ground covered and good foundation. RichR.
CWSP April 2009
The equipment we used and the scenarios we ran are first rate. The class provided a nice balance of what you need to know for the CWSP exam along with what you will see in real world. Please leave company name out if you quote me
CWSP April 2009
We had answers to all our doubts. Instructor was very dedicated to the group and had a great level of knowledge and experience in the security area. Anyone looking for a solid CWSP test preparation, this is it. CVictoria
Q/SA Q/PTL Jan 2009
Q/SA 6. How would you summarize the Q/SA class ? (may we quote you?.) Yes, This was one of the most valued course I have attended. Focusing on the method allows for more consistent results and greater benefit to clients. I will recommend this course to anyone serious about security analysis and penetration testing.
John B Saint
Q/SA Q/PTL June 2008
Q/SA methodology provides the necessary guidance to access an infrastructure for security vulnerabilities . Tools used during class were excellent and should be part of any security professional toolbox. Excellent instructor!
Office of Naval Intelligence
Q/FE May 2008
"As a serious InfoSec Professional, dedicated to the continuous improvement of my skill set, I chose Security University's QFE (Qualified Forensics Expert) course to extend my capabilities in the Incident Response space which is the focus of current employment.
The fact that I chose to use vacation time and personal funding to attend SU's QFE course, and, still intend to attend future courses, should speak volumes about the quality of Security University's training (especially the caliber of their instructors)." Contractor
Q/SA Q/PTL June 2008
Q/SA methodology This class was great. I had a chance to have things explained that I normally would have had to learn without. The teacher was very knowledgeable on the subject and shared personal experiences too, nice J . I would definitely attend other classes at SU and look forward to doing so.
Q/SA Q/PTL April 2008
Q/SA Great material and excellent immersion material into the world of pen testing BAH
Q/WAD May 2008
This class provides an excellent framework to begin a career as a Professional Wireless Penetration Tester, or to add to your systems/networks defense knowledge. Mr. Cardwell has given us a "complete approach" to penetration and defense: showing us that in wireless networks, the wired side is as important (if not more) to ensure protection on as the wireless side. This class was engaging, and Mr. Cardwell's vast experience certainly contributed to the value of the course. I highly recommend this course and certification to anyone who has any wireless nodes on their network, and also to those who want to make sure that none pop up, unexpectedly.
US Army
Q/SA Q/PTL April 2008
The class has inspired me to increase my foundational knowledge base as well as to pursue more in-depth security testing and hardening skills. It has been really great class all around taught by a knowledgeable and patient instructor.
L-3 Communications, Global Security & Engineering Solutions
Q/FE class May 2008
Excellent class and content. The instructor was outstanding. Security Admin.. GHI
Q/FE class May 2008
Gaining the know-how was my most important objective for this course; the instructor met and exceeded my goal/ expectations. Response Analyst KCG corp.
CISSP Bootcamp - June 2008
I think that I am much better prepared now having taken this CISSP prep class than if I were to have studied on my own. I especially enjoyed the lab work where we searched for answers to vocab or questions we had, referenced very good resources on the internet, and identified free programs that would enable security professions to do our jobs more effectively.
Network Engineer
Avectra
CISSP Bootcamp - June 2008
A very good review before taking the text, Information Security Officer U.S. EEOC
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - June 2008
This CWNA class was extremely beneficial. I will be more confident in my job with this newly acquired skill set. I will look forward to attending additional classes. DOD
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - June 2008
Security University’s CWNA class is extremely informative for both new and experienced persons. It teaches extremely important fundamentals of RF and regulations to gain CWNA certification. Metka, the instructor, was extremely knowledgeable and easily answered all of our questions and more. She gave very informative real-world scenarios from her own experience that wouldn’t be gained by self-study. I recommend taking this course to gain both CWNA certification and actual real-world knowledge of designing, deploying, implementing, and administrating wireless networks.
Network Admin, Academy of Our Lady of Guam Guam..
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - February 2008
This has actually been a very worthwhile class. I've learned a great deal of information, and it makes me think about the direction of my future learning and career path. I think there's a lot of information here that could benefit my company. The hard part is going to be determining what hardware/tools will be best to implement and convincing the company to spend the money to do it. Owens & Minor
QWAD Qualified Wireless Analyst & Defender- March 2008
I thought the class was very good very technical and definitely something for people with more than a basic background in the technology. Learned many tools and methods that can defeat your traditional Security measures, and can't help but make you a better security professional. Army
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - February 2008
I found this to be a very good foundational course yet the material was way beyond introductory. Out of the many students, there was only one student that may have been ready to take the exam and have a good chance to pass. The class made me aware of what I did not know about the subject and gave me a good feel of what to expect and how to prepare for the exam. I have nothing but positive things to say about the instructor. She is a true subject matter expert and a real asset.
Northrup Grumman
QSA/QPTL - January 2008
Yes. Pls quote me, The instructor was great, he was very knowledgeable. I had CEH and CHFI training from another vendor and I did receive certification but I wish I had attended your classes instead, I would have learned much more. America
QSA/ ECSA QPTL - January 2008
This is an excellent course Kevin is a very knowledgeable instructor and I feel that Iam leaving this course a much better Security Specialist. M. Wilson DHS
QSH/ CEH - January 2008
This a great class, you can not defend against an enemy you have no knowledge of this gives you that knowledge. FAA
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - February 2008
Excellent class with good hands on labs. Information is explained in a very detailed manner. You may not quote me. Army
QSA/ECSA QPTL- January 2008
After the first day of class, I felt very overwhelmed. So much information to absorb. However, by day four it was finally sinking in on what I was attempting to do and how I was getting that accomplished. A great introduction to several penetration tools.J. Paisley SAIC
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - February 2008
Yes you may quote me. Kimberly, combined with your course material put wireless network security into perspective. The instructional methodology utilized provided a wealth of learning opportunities through interaction with Kim and fellow students. Thank you as always for providing a quality learning experience.
Rick UTE Shared Services
QSH/ CEH - 2008
Excellent course, The instructor was very knowledgeable and very adept at taking something complex and explaining it in a way everyone could easily understand. I passed the test! USAF
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - 2007
Sondra, I just got back into the office for the holidays, and found your card waiting for me. I just wanted to say thank you, and thank you again for the great training that I received. I have since passed both CWNA and CWSP tests, and wouldn't have been able to do that without the great training from Kimberly and your company. Thanks again, and have a great new year. Jeff Cherpeski
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - October 2007
As a whole, I enjoyed the class. I learned valuable troubleshooting techniques, such as packet and spectrum analysis, that I have yet to learn in other wireless classes. Kim also schooled us on multiple methods used by hackers to compromise wireless environments. This information will not only enable me to better administer my company's wireless network, but also protect my personal data while at home or in transit.
Sean T. Skorupa I information T technologyN.T.I. / Architecture Group
Security Training Reviews - 2007
I'm writing training reviews on my website: Overall, the best place I've trained is probably Security University.....
"Hi Sondra, like most organizations we are being pressured to implement WLAN technologies at the workplace. The CWNA/CWSP Bootcamp gave me a much better understanding of the technology and the associated planning, operational and security issues. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and a great presenter. I recommend this training for anyone considering implementing WLAN access to corporate computing resources." Al Armstrong IT Security Architect Public Health Agency Canada.
CHFI / QFE - August 2007
The CHFI-QFE was a wonderful class where we focused on the processes needed to execute a forensic investigation of a possible computer crime including the crime scene, gathering and analyzing the evidence and how to handle court processes if your case reaches that far. M. Nicks
CWSP - August 2007
Good afternoon,
I took the CWSP class at the end of August in Reston VA , and really enjoyed it. The real-world scenarios were helpful in understanding how it all works together and using the tools made all the difference. Thanks for the great class. I passed the CWSP this weekend and am now just waiting for it to go through the process before I can start using the cert.
You absolutely can use my comments regarding the class. I know without a shadow of a doubt that I would not have passed the exam had I not attended Security University. I had been studying every recommended CISSP book on and off for the last year and the class still taught me many things I did not know and helped me to put it all together. I recommend the class to anyone who is serious about passing the CISSP.
Kevin L Feck, Network Security Engineer, Skipjack Financial Services, Inc. "
The Payment Solutions Experts"
CISSP - April 2007
I have never worked so hard on a single exam in my life. As to the preparation in your CISSP course I wouldn't change a thing. I believe the manner in which you cover the material and the material itself is appropriate. Kim did a good job preparing us for the exam and I feel you shouldn't change a thing.
Thanks for the support and all the helpful hints. I don't think a person has a clue how tough the exam really is until they sit for it.
Southern UTE Tribe
ECSA + LPT Va - 2007
I passed my ECSA, and LPT on the first try. whoohoo!
Not only were the SU classes informative and in depth - once I was back to work, I was able to immediately identify gaps in our processes we have in place, and identify and mitigate security risks on servers and applications. I highly recommend the ECSA\LPT class from Security University for anyone interested in security and penetration testing. I'll be back to Security University to finish my QISP as soon as I can.
Nathaniel D. Hierseman,
MS Computer Information, and Network Security
UHT Wintel Security Engineer CEH, ECSA, CCNA
QSSE Qualified Software Security Expert Va 2007
Excellent information presented by a extremely knowledgeable and experienced intructor. Robert Harvey, InfoSec Freddie mac.
Phenomenal CISSP Hands-on classes Va - 2006
This CISSP class was Phenomenal. I was ready to test the day after class. I passed the test, first try! Great pre-class prep and self testing 1 month prior to class. SU knows what it take to pass the test! Thank you Sondra for recommending this class! BAH
USAF CEH class San Antonio TX - Dec 2006
The SU CEH materials used in class were excellent! We received all the CEH training material one week prior to class, and were told to read all materials before class. That along with an extremely knowledgeable instructor made the a big difference from other training companies. We will use SU again. 99% of the class passed the CEH test. Thank you.
ECSA Qualified Security Analyst & Penetration Tester Va - 2006
The structure of Pen Testing class was excellent! I was especially happy about how to write a report at the last day of the class! Not only it was the last day of the “bootcamp” but also, learning to translate the outputs from various pen tools and organizing them into a coherent reports. Thank you Sondra for recommending this class! I have gained much needed Security Testing skill set from the top professional (Morrow Long) and am now ready to start my new career as QA/Tester. KC Peterson SAIC
ECSA Qualified Security Analyst & Penetration Tester class VA - 2006
..as feedback to the EC-Council, the test and related materials are in severe need of updating and proofreading. As far as the class itself, regardless of the EC-Council's goals, I would like to be able to say, “Since I took the class from SU, I am a good thorough tester,” not just that I passed the test.
Andy Kraut
QSSE Qualified Software Security Expert class McLean Va - January 2007
QSSE is a comprehensive survey of the methodologies, tools and techniques comprising software security. It includes hands-on exercises intended to give the student a taste of the depth and complexities involved in software security.
Enrique Menasse, Director of Information Security, subsidiary of Deutsche Bank
CHFI - McLean Va - November 2006
Being new to the Forensics field, I was amazed by all the investigators “tools” available to reveal hackers “tricks” and electronic evidence trails. Sondra & Jason are an impressive knowledge-base of information. I plan on attending more classes at Security University. Scott Wolf, private Forensic consultant.
QSSE Qualified Software Security Expert class - McLean Va - September 2006
“This class brings to light that is so much more to coding then just writing quality code. It demonstrated how even the best developed applications can be vulnerable from all angels. It was a great awareness program led by industry leaders. I'm looking forward to other classes”. Yes- you can quote me
Jason Grembi, Consultant Software Sterling Connect limited
CWNA CWSP Bootcamp - McLean Va
Excellent training for taking the class. Yes, quote me.
David Borden, Air Force
ECSA class - McLean Va
Hugh Weithers, Lead Developer, General Dynamics
The class was very educational for me. I liked the fact that the class was interactive and we had the opportunity to do work hands on as well. The class also gave you insight to what topics were going to be covered on the exam. Also it was great to see how the penetration testing is performed from start to finish even how the reports should look.
CWNA & CWSP BOOTCAMP class - McLean Va
Hi Sondra,
"like most organizations we are being pressured to implement WLAN technologies at the workplace. The CWNA/CWSP Bootcamp gave me a much better understanding of the technology and the associated planning, operational and security issues. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and a great presenter. I recommend this training for anyone considering implementing WLAN access to corporate computing resources."
Al Armstrong
IT Security Architect
Public Health Agency Canada.
CEH class wish- McLean Va
Hi Sondra,
Peter Black here, again..
I wish I could turn back time and take the CEH class with SU instead of where I took it. By far, SU has more experienced instructors, more equipment and more labs than any place, your instructors and materials really makes a difference. Thank you for working hard, the ECSA class was excellent!
CWNA & CWSP Bootcamp
Hi, just a quick note to say thanks for all the help. I passed the CWNA exam with an 80% and could not have done this with the book and practice test alone. I'm scheduling the CWSP exam for this Tuesday. I'll let you know how it goes... Have a good weekend.... -Greg
hey all, passed the CWSP with an 80% also, guess that's my lucky number.. could not have done it without the escalating workshops, labs and all the great wireless equipment and extra demos of tools I never imagined to help our wireless network. Thank you!
CEH class - Rome Italy, March 27-31 *18 new CEH certificates!*
Hi Sondra, During CEH course I realized I absolutely need to take another course : the CUSW (Certified Underground Secure Woman).
Anyway, the course had really changed me. Though I use a router/modem (closed by default), I've never think to secure my personal Lan/wan, more then it did. At home and at work now I installed an IDS and a good spyware, and often I check for any strange process in Task Manager... . my brother thinks I'm going mad :-) Sabrina
ECSA Anti-Hacking for Network Penetration Testing Class 3/06
I just wanted to say this was an excellent class. Learning was enjoyable and the instructor really knew her stuff. We started out with general information and moved on to more advanced topics and soon we were hacking alright.
Now I know many of you out there are saying, I have read a lot of testimonials and who knows if they are lying. Let me tell you, Security University knows their stuff for a fact and I am telling if you are deciding between SU and a competition you just have to give SU a try to understand what I am saying. Dickson Kwong DataTech Support Inc.
Baltimore Chapter is extremely pleased with the Hands-on CISSP Lab class Aug 6, 2005
ECSA Anti-Hacking for Network Penetration Testing Class 12/05
What, if anything, would you like to see changed or added to this class?
_*Morrow is an excellent instructor and I enjoy his class and learn a lot picking his brains. If I have to be a nit-picky about his style, he went too fast some of the stuff for me to grasp and digest. Having said that, I would love to take any of his future classes. Please let me know what, when and where!
In Summary " The structure of Pen Testing class was excellent! I was especially happy about how to write a report at the last day of the class! Not only it was the last day of the “bootcamp” but also, learning to translate the outputs from various pen tools and organizing them into a coherent reports. Thank you Sondra for recommending this class! I have gained much needed Security Testing skill set from the top professional (Morrow Long) and am now ready to start my new career as QA/Tester."
KC Peterson CSC
Anti-Hacking for Network Penetration Testing Class
Hey Sondra,
1st day worth the price of admission, received more information first day than just "Pen Testing. The best was networking and meeting other students with diverse security backgrounds/jobs. Web based would be great or on-site with a controlled network, but you have to have the freedom to try all these great tools with sacrificial computers - free from worry! Great Class can't wait to take another! Thanks!
If my company's computer security department could all have this training our core competency would be way up! Thanks again!
Diana Davis
Westinghouse Savannah River Site
Aiken SC
CWNA & CWSP BootCamp
Hey Sondra, Just wanted to let you know I took the CWSP test the day before Thanksgiving, and passed with flying colors, 78%. Just wanted to drop you a line of thanks for all your help with the course, the test and question vouchers, hope you have a good holiday. Thanks! Cheers
Craig F. Grzybowski
PS -- SE Team
GTSI Corp.
Chantilly, VA 20151
Anti-Hacking For Trojans, Viruses, Patch Mgt & Incident Response
Great class & great instructors who use their real life experience in their teaching methods. As a security analyst, I was able to apply what I've learned immediately to improve our PM process.
Quyen Tran
Security Analyst, PEC Solutions, Inc.
PKI Testimonial
I just came from taking the PKI Training class from November 26-30 session. I am so glad you brought this class to
Booz Allen. I knew a fair amount of PKI from college but not in real detail as some other members in my class. The current
contract I work on does not involve PKI but all three of my supervisors are so PLEASED with the information & knowledge
I have brought back to them. They actually see many marketing abilities for our area in Defense and I might get a chance
to work with NST. One thing for sure it has definitely opened my career doors here at BAH.
Sondra Schneider, our professor was superb. What amazed me was how much knowledge and experience she brought to the class.
She was helpful and most of all patient!!! I emphasize patience because you have a lot of Level-3's who propose a lot of
challenges during a class. As a recent college graduate I am the first to inform you how important it is to have a good
professor. As I recommended to Sondra earlier you might want to consider having her teach each one of her session for more
then just a week but for two. Thanks again!!!!!
-Adarsh Prasad
Ultimate Penetration Testing Testimonial
Dear Sondra,
I’m writing this letter to inform you of my extreme satisfaction with the Ultimate Penetration Testing class that I
recently took from Security University. I’ve been involved in network security for the past few years and have taken
security related classes from other vendors, including MIS Training Institute and Learning Tree, and the class from Security
University was hands down the best I’ve taken. The instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject matter, the course
was well organized, and when it said it was a “hands-on” course it really
meant it. The courses I’ve taken from other vendors were either all presentation or a “hands-on” lab on
the last day. This course had one to two labs every day that reinforced the material covered in the presentation portion
of the class. I feel this class gave me the knowledge and skills necessary to address the security needs of my company, and
was definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend this course to anyone else and look forward to taking more classes
from Security University in the future.
Senior Network Engineer
GTECH Corporation
Life After Passwords Testimonial
Dear Sondra,
Sondra, I attended your presentation on "Life After Passwords" last week at the Phoenix ISACA meeting. I
just wanted to let you know that I thought your presentation and the content were extremely well done. You obviously
know your subject very well. Thanks too for your comments at our table during lunch regarding some of my audit concerns
at General Dynamics.
Take care,
Dave Davis
Compliance Audit
General Dynamics Decision Systems
PKI EXPOSED Testimonial
I just attended the January session. I wanted to send a quick email regarding the quality of the course in accordance
with evaluation, future recommendations, etc...I thought the class was an excellent introduction for those people who
have not previously had much experience with the PKI. I went from very little knowledge to what I consider a fairly comprehensive
understanding of the subject in a short time. I have to say that by preparing for the test, I feel that the knowledge
I gained will not be forgotten easily (unlike the material in some training courses).
Sondra was an excellent instructor. Not only did she have a great understanding of the subject, but her experience with
PKI was very valuable when discussing certain issues. The class was not just a boring lecture for 8 hours a day.I would
recommend her to anyone who is serious about learning. She was also very sincere and helpful about answering any questions
that came up. I usually don't write emails like this, but I feel it is necessary to express opinions when a class is either
extremely good or extremely bad. In this case, I feel that the class was definitely on the extremely good side...
Brian Gruitt
Ultimate Penetration Testing Testimonial
Hello!
I attended the Security University penetration testing class that was held at the Orlando SANS conference during the second
week of December. This was an outstanding class and well worth the price! I went into this class with very high expectations
as I have already attended SANS training before and have become familiar with what they have to offer. This class met and
surpassed all expectations.
The instructor was not only very proficient in understanding the subject matter himself, but he was also very capable of
teaching it. I just wanted to take this opportunity to share my opinion with a fellow Booz Allen employee who is apparently
in a position to bring more of this training to our company. I highly recommend it!
My job involves making wireless technology available to an entire county of 265,700. I did not have a lot of time to investigate the different wireless products so I sought out a one stop training environment in which I would have the opportunity to learn most in the least amount of time. Your CWNA & CWSP classes allow me to accomplish my goals. I have learned more from this training than any other training or work experience that I have had on Wireless technology. I was not able to just sit back and listen, the instructor made me learn. I needed it!
Ronald D. Irving Network Manager 1001 N. Laburnum Ave Richmond , Virginia 23223
Certified Wireless Bootcamp Testimonial
Testimonial: What can I say? But "phenomenal". The in-depth instruction and sound practical applications taught where given utilizing nothing but the top vendors equipment. Security University's CWNA/CWSP classes are highly recommended for experts and novices. Even if you think you know "Wireless" , the information you gain is first class and prepares you for certification. As the demand for technically proficient WIFI managers grows, Security University will be the cutting edge provider of training for all IT personnel regardless of specialization.
Reginald Pugh US Army
Security Architecture Testimonial
The Applied Security Architecture was a very interesting and informative class. The first day, when I found out that everyone else in the class was working issues with this subject on a daily basis, I thought I had made a mistake in attending. As a technical manager who spends most of my time doing management rather than technical activities. However, as the class progressed I found it very interesting and enjoyable, if challenging. The exercises really helped me to see what was being discussed and gave me a blueprint for working my issues.
When I returned to the job I was able to use the class examples and discussions to address the hardware and software requirements for a security lab that I had been trying to get established for four years. This 3-day class brings the whole network together and delivers a secure infrastructure. Students leave class with templates for best practices and hands-on case studies for an effective information security architecture framework."
Grace Culver
Chief, Information Assurance
Defense Security Service
Anti-Hacking for Network Penetration Testing Testimonial
The Anti-Hacking for Network Penetration Testing class is the perfect anti-hacking foundation class for network professionals to learn how to protect e-assets
One more thing: Class was really, really great. One of the best I've had.
Chris Austin MCSE, MCSA, MCT, CCNA, CCNP
Instructor/Content Developer/Shareholder
INSIDER TRAINING
1-Day Wireless Hacking Seminar Testimonial
Again, great course, terrific material and I think we all had a good time. Thanks,
I think that Security University has the right mindset in the development of their classes. They are working to impart valuable knowledge and not simply to push students through. Whereas, I believe that any student could pass any applicable exam after attending these courses, the test is not the focal point. They deserve to be commended for both their mindset and the efforts that they've made to enhance the knowledge-base of their students. I sincerely appreciate my time learning with Security University and would recommend it to any organization which actually wants to develop real IA professionals. 