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Safelight Security Advisors Launches e-Learning Security Courses for Software Developers

Posted on: Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 09:00 CST

Web-Based Modules Offer Comprehensive, Cost-Effective On-Demand Training

BOSTON, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Safelight Security Advisors, (www.securityadvisors.com), a security education company that delivers application security training to developers worldwide, today introduced electronic learning versions of their widely-taught instructor-led courses: Application Security Fundamentals and Secure .NET Coding. The courses bring a real-world understanding of the hacker mindset to application developers in a comprehensive, yet cost-effective computer-based offering that makes it easier for developers to learn at their own pace and schedule. Users can sign up for a free demo license at www.securityadvisors.com/offerings/hacker/. A third course, Secure Java Coding, will be available at the end of Q1 2009.

Unlike other security e-Learning products which provide basic information delivered in a static format, Safelight's e-Learning courses incorporate deep content with interactive features designed to engage students. The modules offer Adobe Flash-based web content, clear and logical menu-based navigation that allows students to pause, skip or jump to any part of the course at any time, learning objectives that are reiterated throughout the course, and interactive games and quizzes to increase student interest and re-enforce their learning.

"The truth is that an attacker knows much more about breaking into your system than the average developer knows about writing secure code. These advanced e-Learning courses shed some light on what developers are really up against and then teaches them what they need to know to build solid defenses," said Rob Cheyne, founder and CEO, Safelight Security Advisors. "Our computerized courses combine the depth of our instructor-led training with e-learning best practices designed to utilize the different ways people learn."

Safelight's e-Learning courses are currently being rolled out to customers in the retail, government, financial services and employment services sectors.

The Application Security Fundamentals e-Learning course can be completed in 3-4 hours and is appropriate for all members of the application development team. No prior background in security is needed. The Secure .NET Coding course is for experienced developers and is designed to be used in combination with Application Security Fundamentals. For more information, visit www.securityadvisors.com.

About Safelight Security Advisors

Safelight Security Advisors is an information security education company that delivers application security training programs through effective e-Learning and instructor-led training. Safelight develops its information security education programs for development teams, executives and general staff. The company's core courses focus on application security, secure coding, secure architecture & design, and security awareness. For more information, visit www.securityadvisors.com.

SOURCE Safelight Security Advisors

Source: PR Newswire

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