Netrex One of First ATCs to Offer Check Point Certified FireWall-1 4.0 Training
Announces availability of several key courses to support FireWall-1 users SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - November 17, 1998 - Netrex Secure Solutions (Netrex), one of the largest independent and focused information security integrators worldwide, announced today it is one of the first Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) to offer comprehensive Check Point FireWall-1 version 4.0 certification training, under Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.'s (Nasdaq: CHKPF) (Check Point Software) newly formed ATC program.
As both an end-user and integrator of Check Point Software products, Netrex continues to bring students real-world, day-to-day product experience to the classroom. Netrex first developed the original Check Point Certified FireWall-1 courseware up to and including version 3.0, which is currently implemented at ATCs throughout the world. In addition, Netrex was designated the exclusive training center for all Check Point FireWall-1 (version 2.x through 3.0) certified instructors worldwide "Netrex continues to lead the market by offering training on the best security technologies available," said Netrex President and CEO Mark Sims. "Coupled with our professional services, support and education, customers benefit from understanding how to correctly implement the necessary tools to reduce risks and costs associated with managing their own security solutions," he continued. "We recognize Netrex as a leader in security education," said Tony Reed, vice president of technical services, Check Point Software Technologies. "For several years, Netrex has provided certified training for companies using Check Point's industry-leading FireWall-1 solution. We look forward to leveraging Netrex's high-quality certification training and extensive expertise in the security industry." "Our Check Point training certification emphasizes Netrex's strong commitment to enhancing the public's awareness of electronic security requirements," said Vice President of Netrex Training Services Karen Paulson. "Netrex is pleased to be one of the leading ATCs offering FireWall-1 4.0 training under this new certification program," she added. Netrex is also an industry-leading partner, integrator and ATC for many other network security technology services and products. The company's dedicated staff of security instructors and courseware developers help support more than 65 ATCs worldwide.
Netrex is currently featuring three related courses for Check Point FireWall-1 4.0 including Certified Check Point Security Administrator (CCSA), Certified Check Point Security Engineer (CCSE) and Check Point FireWall-1 3.0 to 4.0 Upgrade. For a limited time, these courses offered through Netrex also include one voucher to take the Check Point Certification Examination at an Authorized Testing Center at no additional charge. Certification testing is optional and must be registered separately. Courses include detailed student workbooks and professionally catered breakfast and lunch each day. Individual modules are available at the following prices: CCSA, US $1,995; CCSE, US $1,995; and, 3.0 to 4.0 Upgrade, US $995. Students have the option to register under Netrex's FireWall-1 Quick Start Program which includes both CCSA and CCSE at a discounted rate of US $3,500. Netrex offers an extensive schedule of these courses in a variety of locations. Those interested in attending should visit http://www.netrex.com for complete details about course content and availability. Contact training@netrex.com for information about on-site training, customized courses and volume discounts.
To register, call 888.2.NETREX (888.263.8739) or register online at http://www.netrex.com. For up-to-the-minute training information, visit the Netrex Web site at http://www.netrex.com.
Netrex Secure Solutions is one of the largest independent and focused information security integrators worldwide. Through Security-1™, Netrex's comprehensive security methodology, they provide solutions which align electronic commerce initiatives with effective security, business processes and technology. Since 1992, Netrex has been integrating complex technologies to create best-in-class solutions, which both protect and enable an organization's Internet, intranet and Extranet investments. Services include security consulting; 24x7 customer support; security management and monitoring; intrusion detection, escalation and response; and information security awareness, technology and methodology training. In addition to the company's headquarters, customer support center and training facility in Southfield, MI, Netrex maintains regional offices, with sales, consulting and training centers in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX, New York, NY, and Washington, DC. Among Netrex's growing customer base are more than 150 Fortune 500 companies and numerous leaders in retail, petroleum, manufacturing, technology, finance, health care, telecommunications, education and Federal, state and local government. For more information, contact Netrex at 800.3.NETREX (248.352.9643) or visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.netrex.com. ### Copyright 1998, Netrex Secure Solutions. Netrex Secure Solutions and E-Patrol are registered trademarks exclusively licensed to Netrex Secure Solutions. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. |