SANS NetWars: Dec 15 deadline is near for the specially discounted purchase offer

[Doug Pearson <dodpears () REN-ISAC NET>]

The window for registering to purchase SANS NetWars Continuous Play at a
highly discounted aggregate-buy price closes on December 15.

Details are at: http://www.ren-isac.net/programs/nw2012/

NetWars CP is a collection (five levels) of computer and network
security challenges designed to represent real-world security issues,
flaws and resolutions. Challenges include analyzing and exploiting
security flaws, forensics, vulnerability assessment, penetration tests,
and attack/defense. Each player follows an independent path based on
individual problem solving skills, technical skills, aptitude, and
creativity. NetWars provides hands-on experiences that develop the
player's understanding of computer and network vulnerabilities, attacks
and defenses. Players have four months to complete the five levels of
the program.

REN-ISAC has teamed up with SANS to make the program available at a
special discounted price of $700 per person, available to staff,
faculty, and undergraduate students at higher education institutions,
K-12 teachers and students, and state and local government employees.
The discounted price is a substantial saving over the $1999 list.

If we get enough participation in the CP aggregate buy, we'll have a
NetWars tournament in conjunction with the EDUCAUSE Security
Professionals Conference May 15-17.

CPE and SANS CMU credits (1 CPE = 1 CMU) are provided for NetWars
participation. Upon completing Level 3, 12 credits are given. Level 4 is
currently under evaluation, but on the order of 16 credits are expected
for Level 4 itself.

Please pass this message around far and wide in your local communities!

If you have questions:
Beth Young <youngba () ren-iac net>
Doug Pearson <dodpears () ren-isac net>

Regards,

Doug Pearson
Technical Director, REN-ISAC
http://www.ren-isac.net
24x7 Watch Desk +1(317)278-6630