Alpine Security Launches Cyber Infinity Training Program

O’Fallon, IL - Alpine Security (“Alpine”), a leading cybersecurity training, penetration testing, and audit firm, announces the launch of their Cyber Infinity Training Program.

The Alpine Security Cyber Infinity Programs consists of 12 months of unlimited certification training for $9,995. Included in the fee for the Cyber Infinity program are all course materials, remote labs, one exam voucher per class, and the Alpine Security exam pass guarantee. The Alpine Security Exam Pass guarantee allows students to retake a class free of charge if they do not feel ready for the exam after going through the training, or if they do not pass the exam in their first attempt. All Alpine Security’s certification training course offerings are included in the program.

“We are excited to introduce this new addition to our training programs,” says Cecilie Kreiner, Alpine Security’s Director of Training. “Whether new to the field or validating current skills via credentials, we encourage our students to map out their career path. The unlimited training in the Cyber Infinity Program allows you to customize your certification track with your personal career goals in mind. Whether you want to specialize in the offensive or defensive tracks, focus on cybersecurity management or cyber forensics, or create a well-rounded package with a variety of cybersecurity certifications, our wide selection of certification training classes can help you reach your goals.“

Alpine Security offers certification training courses from CompTIA, EC-Council, and (ISC)2, as well as hands-on, technical training in a variety of topics such as Wireshark training and malware analysis. Alpine is a CompTIA Authorized partner and EC-Council Accredited Training Center, and was awarded the EC-Council Best Newcomer of the Year in 2017.

Alpine offers the complete CompTIA Cybersecurity Track, starting with the Core Skills Certification Security+.  The CompTIA cybersecurity track provides a clear path for those starting a career in cybersecurity and for seasoned cybersecurity professionals looking to advance their career by proving their knowledge, skills, and abilities through certifications. Alpine’s EC-Council offerings include Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Certified CISO, as well as the complete EC-Council Penetration Testing Track, from Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv10) to LPT Master. Alpine Security’s (ISC)2 course offerings include CISSP and CAP.

For more information on the Cyber Infinity Training Program, please visit: https://www.alpinesecurity.com/training/cyber-infinity-program

ABOUT ALPINE SECURITY

Alpine Security, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services and cybersecurity training. Alpine Security’s instructors are all practitioners who work as penetration testers, incident response handlers, forensic analysts, auditors, and more. This allows them to bring practical, real-world, and up-to-date experience into the classroom. Alpine Security mandates continuous training and certifications for everyone on their team, and all trainers have had to pass their rigorous Train-the-Trainer course as well as recurring courses on effective training and communication.

Alpine Security Demonstrates Commitment to Medical Device Security by Sponsoring the Archimedes Medical Device Security Conference

O’Fallon, IL, January 2, 2019 - Alpine Security is proud to announce its support for the 2019 Archimedes Medical Device Security 101 Conference. As one of the conference's top sponsors, Alpine Security hopes to boost awareness of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities currently present within the medical community — and the many opportunities for improving healthcare cybersecurity.

Hosted by the University of Michigan’s Archimedes Center for Medical Device Security, this year's conference will take place in Orlando on January 21st and 22nd. A variety of key industry players are expected to attend, including product engineering directors, clinical facilities engineers, IT security managers, and more. This year's speakers include Norton Healthcare's AJ Aspinwall, Royal Philips Healthcare's Jonathan Bagnall, and Edward Brennan from the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (H-ISAC). Support from Alpine Security and other sponsors has been instrumental in allowing these speakers and a variety of other panelists to share their expertise.

The team at Alpine Security is well aware of the threats that hacked medical devices pose, both in the medical community and in a variety of other industries and settings. Patients, in particular, are at risk — each United States hospital bed currently possesses between 10 and 15 devices, many of which are connected to the facility's network. Just one malfunction can prove deadly, especially for high-risk patients for whom every second is of grave importance.

As Alpine Security CEO, Christian Espinosa, points out, hospitals are uniquely vulnerable because they are open to the public.

"Because of the nature of hospitals and their openness...it's easy for an attacker to walk into a hospital and perform nefarious activities. Nobody is going to question them." - Christian Espinosa, Alpine Security CEO

Espinosa warns that hackers can easily find exposed ethernet connections or even hack into the facility's wireless network while hanging out in the hospital cafeteria.

Unfortunately, medical device security remains shockingly minimal at most healthcare facilities. This is where Alpine Security comes into play.

In addition to supporting the Archimedes Medical Device Security 101 Conference, Alpine Security does its part to improve healthcare security by providing risk assessment and penetration testing services tailored for medical devices and healthcare environments. Using Alpine Security's arsenal of penetration testing services, Healthcare Delivery Organizations (HDOs) and medical device manufacturers can more effectively address the risks brought about by modern medical device connectivity.

About Alpine Security

Alpine Security appreciates that every person and organization face an increasing risk of cyber attacks. They aim to use their resources to do something about it. Alpine Security offers a variety of cybersecurity services, including risk assessments, penetration testing, training, audits, and incident response. The company's team is committed to always remaining a step ahead of today's tech-savvy hackers.

About Archimedes Center for Medical Device Security

The Archimedes Center for Medical Device Security was established to help manufacturers and industry experts navigate the operational hazards of cybersecurity implementation and prepare them for future challenges of FDA requirements. Archimedes is an independent, pioneering center focused on the education and advancement of medical device security where key industry players come together for learning in a safe place.

Alpine Security Extends Holiday Savings on Cybersecurity Certification Training

Alpine Security is excited to announce the extension of its annual holiday sale, which provides those preparing for cybersecurity exams the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge they need at a significantly discounted rate. These steep discounts will remain available until December 31st, 2018.

The extended holiday sale provides a 30% discount for all courses included on Alpine Security's public schedule. While this particular discount must be applied by the end of the year, the courses themselves extend until June 2019. As soon as aspiring students decide which courses they wish to take, they can easily apply the holiday discount with the coupon code HOLIDAY30 as they complete the online store's easy-to-navigate checkout process.

Alpine Security's course fees are all-inclusive — exam vouchers and fees are automatically included in the cost of each course. Those who prefer not to pay exam fees upfront can opt-out, and, instead, take courses at a further discounted rate. All cybersecurity courses come with Exam Pass Guarantees — students who do not pass exams on the first try are allowed to resit courses free of charge. Additionally, students who don't feel fully prepared are allowed to resit courses before taking exams.

All of Alpine Security's courses are taught both live online and in-person by industry authorities boasting considerable certificates and real-world experience in penetration testing, incident response, auditing, and forensic analysis. Courses are offered both during the day and in the evening.

Cecilie Kreiner, Alpine Security's Training Manager, hopes this year's significant holiday discount will allow those seeking cybersecurity training to give themselves the gift of a quality education.

"We are excited to offer this holiday sale. We hope current discounts, along with our Exam Pass Guarantee, will convince students to get the training they need. We're thrilled to do our part building a new generation of cybersecurity professionals while making our industry more accessible." - Cecilie Kreiner, Training Manager, Alpine Security

Additional information about Alpine Security's course offerings and Exam Pass Guarantee can be found by visiting the company's website.

ABOUT ALPINE SECURITY

A highly regarded Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Alpine Security offers a variety of cybersecurity certification courses. The company also provides in-demand cybersecurity services such as penetration testing, risk assessments, incident response, audits, and digital forensics. Based in the St. Louis area and accredited by CompTIA and EC-Council, Alpine Security provides easy accessibility to the cybersecurity skills and services needed both locally and worldwide.

Alpine Security Takes On Medical Device Hacking with Medical Device Penetration Testing Services

Many drug infusion pumps are vulnerable to cyber attacks.

In a move that calls attention to an alarming trend in the world of computer hacking, penetration testing company Alpine Security has announced its intention to focus on cybersecurity for medical devices. These devices are among the latest targets of Alpine's expert cybersecurity team, a group of extensively trained professionals who carry some of the industry's most advanced certifications. These professionals are now working with hospitals, device manufacturing companies, and patient advocacy organizations to keep people safe from hackers that could put their health and lives at risk.

Thanks to Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, doctors can now monitor patients' vital signs and track treatment with unprecedented convenience and accuracy. However, because this technology is so new and still lacks many of the safeguards embedded in older technology, these advances also mean that a patient's private information – and their vital signs themselves – can fall into the hands of hackers.

In 2017, a group of researchers were able to secure equipment that intercepted radio frequency signals from cardiac devices. The researchers showed that they could reprogram those devices to drain the power from the device and even change the patient's own heartbeat remotely. In response, the FDA recalled nearly half a million pacemakers.

The FDA has since cracked down on the security of “smart” medical devices, and providers have taken much of the weight. According to one FDA representative, “Healthcare Delivery Organizations (HDOs) are responsible for implementing devices on their networks and may need to patch or change devices and/or supporting infrastructure to reduce security risks.” This places a major burden on HDOs, which may not have the technological expertise to make the kind of evaluations and adjustments that this responsibility demands.

Alpine has responded to this urgent situation by applying its extensive cybersecurity knowledge and medical device penetration testing capabilities to where it matters most – patient safety. Its skilled team can identify the precise location of network and device weaknesses, getting to them before hackers can.

“Hospitals now have 10-15 networked medical devices per bed. Many devices that monitor vital functions or deliver medication have critical vulnerabilities. It is simply a matter of time before we have a major attack with catastrophic and fatal consequences.” – Christian Espinosa, Alpine Security CEO

In addition to its work with HDOs and device manufacturers, the company has offered its sponsorship to the Archimedes Medical Device Security 101 Conference, to be held in January of 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The conference will be a space where designers and users of networked devices can discuss the most pressing security threats in their industry, and where they can develop actionable solutions.

About Alpine Security

Alpine Security is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that evaluates and addresses cybersecurity risks in networks and systems across multiple industries including healthcare. Committed to staying one step ahead of today's most savvy hackers, Alpine uses state-of-the-art methods and offer every type of penetration test. Alpine is particularly experienced in optimizing the cybersecurity of network-enabled medical devices.

Alpine Security Offers EC-Council's Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) Certification

Alpine Security Offers Complete EC-Council Penetration Testing Progression

EC-Council Penetration Testing Track

O'Fallon, IL - July 13, 2018 - As an EC-Council Accredited Training Center (ATC) Alpine Security is proud to deliver the highest quality, in-person and remote classroom experience, while also providing private training at client locations. Now, the company is proud to announce they are offering every EC-Council course in the Penetration Testing Progression, including the Certified Network Defender course, the Certified Ethical Hacker course, the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst course, and the Advanced Penetration Testing course, which prepares individuals for the Licensed Penetration Tester (Master) certification.

"We are thrilled to now offer this training and the full EC-Council penetration testing certification track," stated CEO of Alpine Security, Christian Espinosa. "Providing our students with the highest quality training is our goal and by partnering with EC-Council we have been able to leverage the wealth of experience and content had by this organization to provide a superior classroom experience for each student utilizing our services."

In addition to offering the EC-Council courses, Alpine Security also provides students with an exam pass guarantee. After investing in the training or course, students have peace of mind that Alpine Security will provide the necessary information, resources, and skills to ensure they can pass the exam. This ensures they will receive the certification and that they haven't wasted their time.

"The courses we are currently offering, provided by EC-Council, include the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst - ECSA; the Certified Network Defender - CND; the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator - CHFI; the Certified Ethical Hacker - CEH; the Certified Chief Information Security Officer - CCISO; and Advanced Penetration Testing - APT" continued Espinosa. "We are currently taking enrollments from new students. Ensure you act now before all the spots are taken."

Additional information about the EC-Council's training and courses that are now being offered by Alpine Security can be found by visiting the company's website.

ABOUT ALPINE SECURITY

Owned by a service-disabled veteran, Alpine Security is a small business that is proud to provide hands-on technical training, cybersecurity assessment services and cybersecurity certification that includes digital forensics, audits, incident response, risk assessments and penetration testing. The company believes that it is vital to have both practical and working knowledge of a subject when teaching as a trainer. Each trainer at Alpine Security has practical and real-world experience because they also work as penetration testers, auditors, forensic analysts, incident response handlers and more.

Alpine Security Adds CompTIA PenTest+ Certification Course

O’Fallon, IL - July 8, 2018 - Alpine Security, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business known for providing cybersecurity certification training and expert penetration testing services is proud to announce the latest offering from their company - CompTIA PenTest+ Training.

The PenTest+ is an all-new, vendor-neutral penetration testing certification being offered exclusively by CompTIA. Alpine Security is a CompTIA partner and is in the perfect position to provide training for this course because the company performs penetration testing regularly for clients.

“The PenTest+ is unique because the certification requires a candidate to demonstrate the knowledge and hands-on ability to test devices in different environments, such as mobile and the cloud, as well as more traditional servers and desktops,” stated Christian Espinosa, CEO of Alpine Security. “In addition to providing the training necessary, our team at Alpine Security is also providing customers with an Exam Pass Guarantee.”

The most updated penetration testing technology is being used by CompTIA PenTest+. As a result, those investing in the training receive the management skills and vulnerability assessment skills necessary to determine the resiliency of a network against any incoming attack. The successful candidates taking this training course will develop the intermediate skills, as well as best practices in order to customize assessment frameworks to collaborate and report findings and to communicate recommended strategies to help improve the overall state of the IT security environment.

“We encourage those considering investing in this penetration testing course to read various Training Reviews,” continued Espinosa. This can help them see the benefits of the certification offered by CompTIA and course offered by Alpine Security. We are dedicated to helping those who want to acquire these skills and encourage them to visit our website to sign up right away.”

Additional information about the new training course being offered by Alpine Security can be found by visiting the company’s website.

ABOUT ALPINE SECURITY

Alpine Security is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing cybersecurity certification training and cybersecurity assessment services including penetration testing, risk assessments, incident response, audits, and digital forensics. The company believes it is vital to have working, practical knowledge of any subject taught. Each trainer has practical, real-world experience because they also work as penetration testers, incident response handlers, forensic analysts, auditors, etc. The company offers both Live InPerson and Live Online certification training. The courses include the exam voucher and have an exam pass guarantee.