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

[John Ives <jives () SECURITY BERKELEY EDU>]

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As someone who is currently playing the game, I wanted to take moment
to recommend it,  I have been having a great time playing and am
learning from it at the same time.  Most of the tools I am using were
things I already knew existed, but had never had a chance to use in a
real world scenario, but there have been new things I have learned as
well.

Perhaps the best part has been that it has reminded me of how info-sec
can be fun.

John


On 11/28/2011 10:56 AM, Doug Pearson wrote:
> 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

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John Ives
System & Network Security                           Phone (510) 229-8676
University of California, Berkeley
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