SCIPP International Offering Signed Books by Security Expert Winn Schwartau Free to Public

Vienna, VA, October 07, 2008 --(PR.com)-- SCIPP International, a global non-profit organization dedicated to providing world-class security awareness training and certification services, is offering free autographed copies of books by security expert Winn Schwartau in support of the fifth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month this month.

The free books by Schwartau, a pioneer in the information security field, include Internet & Computer Ethics for Kids, Cybershock: Surviving Hackers, Phreakers, Identity Thieves, Internet Terrorists and Weapons of Mass Disruption, Information Warfare, Pearl Harbor Dot Com, and Time Based Security. The books are available in limited supplies on a first-come, first-serve basis from SCIPP International at: http://www.scippinternational.org/SCIPP_International/Cyber_Security.html

Important security awareness materials for average computer users are also available free from the site, including a security tip of the day, computer screen savers with security reminders, informative articles, and security awareness posters. For those consumers who wish to promote security awareness at their places of work, there will also be an opportunity to enter to win a free security awareness course for their company.

An information security professional since 1984, Schwartau is a recognized expert in understanding the critical role of end-user awareness in securing infrastructure. In 1990, Schwartau founded Interpact, an information security services, policy development and training organization, which later became The Security Awareness Company. He is also the founder of NiceKids.Net, Inc., a cyber-ethics Web site for kids, parents, families and teachers. In 206, Schwartau founded SCIPP International with the vision of raising and validating the security awareness of enterprise end-users on a worldwide scale.

“A high percentage of data breaches and identity thefts stem from human error – therefore focusing on people and their behavior is a key element of any effective security program,” said Dow Williamson, executive director of SCIPP International. “As a global non-profit agency that specializes in security awareness, we also believe that security awareness can and should be a fun exercise for the whole family. We encourage people to visit our site and download materials that can be beneficial to protecting themselves online.”

National Cyber Security Awareness Month is spear-headed annually by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a collaborative effort among experts in the security, non-profit, academic and government fields to teach consumers, small businesses and members of the education community about Internet security. The NCSA aims to increase awareness about the risks associated with using Internet technologies and how to help protect against them, while also providing free tips, checklists and best practices for remaining safe while online. For more information, visit www.staysafeonline.org.

About SCIPP International
SCIPP International is a global non-profit organization dedicated to addressing information security awareness problems where they are most prevalent – at the human level. Based in Vienna, Virginia, USA, with offices in London and Hong Kong, SCIPP delivers information security awareness training programs for end-users and consumers, along with certification programs for organizations. All SCIPP courses are based upon the SCIPP GAP – the common body of knowledge describing SCIPP’s 10 generally accepted best business practice areas vetted by an international advisory council of leading experts. More information is available at www.SCIPPinternational.org.

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