The code to be used is: IN401

Here is the link to the class particulars: http://www.sans.org/info/52819

If you aren’t already familiar, the vlive format is an online delivery method that basically allows you to take the full course in weekly live webcast-style chunks.  Dr. Cole and I will be co-teaching the course beginning 1/19.  The sessions will run from 7-10PM Eastern every Tuesday and Thursday for approximately 6 weeks.

Personally, I find the vLive format to be quite compelling because it gives you both substantially more time to digest the material in each book (as opposed to 6 bootcamp style days at a conference), as well as having access to the instructors for an extended period of time.  Also, the folks signing the checks tend to really appreciate the lack of travel and conflict with most folks’ normal business hours.  Incidentally, if you happen to miss a session (or just need to hear it again) then the you can access a recorded version of the session that is available the day after we teach live.

Please let me know if you have any questions about SEC401, the vLive format, or anything else.

Hope to see you there.

Seth

Build Your Own Army of Darkness: XSS Frameworks for Zombies and Profit

Featuring: Seth Misenar

In this preview to the newly updated SEC542 Web Application Penetration Testing course being offered in Amsterdam, you will learn how build and control your very own zombie battalion/Army of Darkness. The discussion will start with a whizz|bang overview of the new 6 day version of SEC542, and quickly move to XSS Frameworks and, of course, zombies galore. Whether you are excited or petrified by the prospect of zombies, join Seth Misenar for this hour long webcast. As Bruce Campbell/Ash of Evil Dead fame would say, “Groovy”.

Speaker Bios:

Seth Misenar:

When not watching zombie films, Seth Misenar serves as Founder/Lead Consultant for Context Security, which provides information security though leadership, independent research, security training, and security consulting services. His background includes network and web application penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, regulatory compliance efforts, security architecture design, as well as general security consulting. He has previously served as both a physical and network security consultant for Fortune 100 companies as well as the HIPAA and Information Security Officer for a state government agency.

In his former life, Seth received a B.S. in Philosophy from Millsaps College where he was twice selected for a Ford Teaching Fellowship. Also, Seth is no stranger to certifications and thus far has achieved credentials which include, but are not limited to, the following: CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, GCWN, GCFA, GHTQ, GWAS, and MCSE credentials. He has previously taught numerous SANS classes including SEC401: Security Essentials, SEC504: Hacker Techniques, and SEC542: Web Application Penetration Testing. In addition to serving SANS in an teaching capacity, Seth also serves as both Virtual Mentor and Technical Director for SANS OnDemand.

Here are the details:

SANS would like to give you a free sample of the training you will receive from the Community SANS Atlanta event.  On Wednesday, January 14, we will host a free one hour webcast delivered by Community SANS instructor Seth Misenar entitled “2009 Trends in Network Security”.  To register for this free webcast, please email community@sans.org and we will provide you with the registration details.

As always, please feel free to use my discount code, COINS-SM, for an upto an additional 15% off the cost of this or any Community SANS class.

SEC401: Security Essentials
3/23/2009-3/28/2009

SEC538: Web Application Pen Testing Immersion
3/29/2008-3/30/2009

SEC401: Security Essentials
4/14/2009-4/19/2009

SEC560: Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
2/2/2009-2/7/2009

Discount Code:
COINS-SM
15% discount for SANS Alumni
10% discount for anyone

SEC504: Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling
1/19/2009-1/24/2009

Discount Code:
COINS-SM
15% discount for SANS Alumni
10% discount for anyone

SEC542: Web Application Penetration Testing
5/11/2009-5/16/2009