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Courses Coming Up With ICT Focus
A training room at ICT Focus
Don't miss your last chance to book the following course at InfoLab21's training centre:
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) course:
- MS2261: 2-4 February £450.00
- MS2262: 16-17 February £300.00
(Book both courses to receive a 5% discount)
The MCDST credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system.www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdst/requirements.mspx
Also coming up:
CEH v6: Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Course
23-27 March £1650.00
This EC-Council course will immerse the student into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. The lab intensive environment gives each student in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems. This course prepares you for EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker exam 312-50.www.lancs.ac.uk/ictfocus/vendor/CourseDescr.php?code=CEH5
All course prices are exempt from VAT. Further reductions may be available for InfoLab21 Associate Companies
For more information on these and other courses, go to the ICT Focus website below or call 01524 510425/7.
Tue 13 January 2009
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Latest News
Social media plagued by privacy problems, say researchers
The privacy management of 16 popular social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, is "seriously deficient," according to a study being published in the June issue of Computer magazine.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Tue 21 May 2013
Lancaster set to receive funding boost to stimulate UK's economy
Lancaster is amongst leading universities who are set to benefit from a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects to drive growth. Lancaster's project will use the strong international reputation and links in China, in particular with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to address the Government's priorities to focus on high-growth SMEs and to increase exports. Using expertise from across the University, it focuses on improved leadership and new technology...
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Fri 17 May 2013
Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars
A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Thu 16 May 2013
How do we find out about cyber criminals?
Security Lancaster and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics held a workshop to form a new collaborative group who will widen the knowledge of cybercrime and start developing innovative approaches to obtaining information on cyber criminals. The workshop included security researchers and statisticians, solicitors specialising in cybercrime, and experts from government agencies.
Thu 16 May 2013