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 Last month we hosted an inspiring webinar presented by Colin Bentley, project manager and author of PRINCE2 for Small Projects. Colin’s webinar, titled ‘PRINCE2 for Small Projects’, turned out to be a successful event that gathered an impressive number of participants.

	The Colin Bentley PRINCE2 Practitioner Bundle by Colin Bentley RRP: €46.85 Price: €43.95 You Save: €2.90 Get Colin’s free full presentation when you order this bundle!

Our records show that you have previously attended the IT Governance ISO27001 Foundation training course. To further develop your career in the management of information security, we would like to invite you to attend the, ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer training course.

Knowledge and experience in implementing compliance to the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Information Security Management standard are considered to be essential to building a successful career in information security. To ensure you compete at the highest level, you will also need qualifications that are certified by accredited and respected independent organisations.

To support the growing need for skilled and certified ISO27001 practitioners, we are pleased to confirm that delegates attending our ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer training course will be awarded the Certified ISMS Lead Implementer (CIS LI) qualification by the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications.

	ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer Masterclass Price: £1,695.00

ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer is a key element in the IT Governance training programme of ISO27001 education which offers a structured learning path from Foundation to Advanced level. Upon completion of the Lead Implementer course, many delegates will choose to study on the ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (link) or Internal Auditor (link) courses. Each course is designed to build the relevant skills and knowledge and enable delegate to deliver best practice and compliance to their respective organisations.

For further information on our ISO27001 training programme and learning path, please view our ISO27001 & Information Security Training diagram here

Ensure you build your career with a Certified ISO27001 Qualification

Book on the ISO27001 ISMS Lead Implementer training course now >>>

You know that you should have contingency plans in place in the event of a disaster affecting your business. Whether it’s a cyber attack, a natural disaster or civil unrest, you need to ensure you have identified all the possible threats to your business, your vulnerabilities to these threats, and the subsequent impact on your business.

There are 2 new standards that you need to implement within your organisation to ensure you are prepared for any eventuality.

PAS 200 Crisis Management Guidance & Practice

PAS 200 is the new crisis management guidance and practice standard. PAS 200:2011 details a framework that can be employed in order to identify potential crises, minimise the risks, and avoid catastrophic consequences. Crises are unexpected and can have huge effects on your organisation, but with PAS 200 you can ensure you survive a crisis if one occurred.

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ISO27035 Information Security Incident Management

ISO27035:2011 is the new information security incident management standard. It provides a best practice framework for how to detect, respond and manage security incidents. In the worst case scenario ISO 27035 will provide you with a clear approach to minimising the damage and returning to business as usual as quickly as possible.

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ISO27035 (ISO 27035) Information Security Incident Management (Download) Price: £100.00

Six Sigma is used by organisations that strive for near perfection. The fundamental objective of the Six Sigma methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction.

ISO 13053-1:2011 is the new (autumn 2011) International Standard that describes Six Sigma, the business process improvement methodology.

ISO 13053-2:2011 details tools and techniques that can be employed throughout each phase of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.

	ISO13053-1 (ISO 13053-1) Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology Price: £150.00 Order this Six Sigma standard today!

Best practice guidance for each of the phases of the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology are detailed in the standard. It also describes the roles, expertise and training of the personnel involved in Six Sigma projects.

ISO 13053-1:2011 can be employed just as much in service and transactional processes as it can in manufacturing processes, making it widely applicable!

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The much anticipated new ITIL 2011 titles are finally with us and they already receiving rave reviews from those within the industry.

David M. Brink, an ITIL instructor from IT company Solutions3 commented:

‘A great set of books just got better! The updated books are indicative of what ITIL stresses – improvement. As a process implementer and ITIL instructor, yes, I know there was content in the previous edition that needed clarification or correction, and other topics I wish had more coverage… Reading and applying ITIL just became clearer!’

Barry Corless, from Global Knowledge stated:

‘More readable, more useable. Many confusing aspects of Service Transition have been well and truly ‘nailed’. The demystifying of the SKMS, CMS, CMDB maelstrom is particularly helpful.’

So, have you got your copies of the new ITIL titles? If not, IT Governance has the largest shipment in the US. The ITIL core publications are a must read for anyone implementing the ITIL methodology for managing IT as a service.

Buy the new ITIL Lifecycle Suite today!

We have also teamed up with ITIL expert Ian Clayton to offer you a fantastic FREE webinar! In the webinar Ian will discuss the changes and improvements in the new ITIL titles and how they can benefit you and your business. Registration details can be found below.

So, get your new ITIL titles today and then let ITIL expert Ian Clayton help you get the best out of them!

The ITIL 2011 Lifecycle Suite

ITIL Service Strategy

ITIL Service Design

ITIL Service Transition

ITIL Service Operation

ITIL Continual Service Improvement

Place your order with us before the end of July for any updated ITIL title and you will receive FREE delivery!

A new financial year is just around the corner and now is the time to use your remaining budget to secure the vital tools that will help you through the next 12 months. Retaining funds from the 2010/2011 budget will not result in a pat on the back for good financial control, you will be more likely to lose it and see a reduced budget next year as a result.

Our fast-growing training division offers a wide range of IT governance and information security training courses and, to help you get the most out of your remaining 2010/2011 budget, you can book now at 2010 prices!  We cannot hold these prices indefinitely, so be sure to book early and avoid higher prices later. Also, by booking now, you avoid running the risk of your preferred course filling up without you on it!

IT Governance Training Course Schedule 2011

	IT Governance Training Courses Our aim is to always give great customer service, and to provide a training course that meets or, even better, exceeds our customers’ expectations, such as:“Very good course. A lot to get through in 3 days, however both Steve and Alan presented very well, demonstrating a wealth of knowledge in their chosen field. Will definitely recommend the course to colleagues and friends.” – Shane Watt, IT Security Manager, Competition Commission “I came all the way from the Lebanon just to attend this course, and the outcome is up to my expectation.” – Mary El Asmar, Quality Management Systems Consultant Read more previous delegates experiences >>

Upcoming ITG Courses:

1. ISO27001 ISMS Foundation
2. ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer Masterclass
3. ISO27001 Certified ISMS Internal Auditor
4. ISO27001 Certified ISMS Lead Auditor
5. DPA Foundation
6. PCI Foundation
7. CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
8. CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
9. CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
10. BS25999 BCMS Foundation
11. BS25999 Certified BCMS Lead Implementer Masterclass
12. COBIT 4.1 Foundation Course
13. Implementing Governance of Enterprise IT Using COBIT
14. Digital Forensics Foundation
15. Implementing ISO20000 (ISO20000 Consultant Certificate)

Book your next training course through IT Governance – our outstanding training service team will look after you from start to finish.

Also, ITGP Toolkits are a value-for-money resource that offers a cost effective route to do-it-yourself compliance – Buy an individual toolkit or buy the suite and save £1000!

Routine penetration testing at regular intervals is a compulsory requirement to ensure that your networks and applications are secure against today’s automated cyber attacks and to maintain compliance with standards such as ISO27001 and PCI DSS.

But how can you afford to regularly test your system at 6 or 12 month intervals?

At IT Governance, our approach to penetration testing is to use our extensive knowledge of hacking methodologies to simulate malicious attacks, identify the key vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remedial activities. We can start on this work almost immediately and, for most organisations, offer this service at a lower cost than many of our competitors.

	The benefits of the IT Governance Penetration Testing Packages include: A complete solution for the efficient and routine testing of your IT system Ensuring that networks and applications are secure against cyber attacks An agreed scope of testing delivered for known and fixed costs A comprehensive report indentifying vulnerabilities and recommended remedial activity An inclusive retest service to ensure all remedial activity is working http://www.itgovernance.co.uk/penetration-testing-packages.aspx

For smaller organisations, we recommend the ITG Penetration Testing – Standard Package which offers full network testing for a system with up to 20 externally facing IP addresses together with a comprehensive test report for a fixed fee of just £1950 + VAT.

Please note that a range of optional ‘testing modules’ can be added to any IT Governance Penetration Testing Package. These include the testing of externally facing Web Applications (recommended) or a Wireless Network system as required.

Please take the opportunity to contact us directly to discuss your requirements and find out how you can book your Penetration Testing Service. Our Customer Service team will be delighted to hear from you and, if required, can arrange for one our Consultants to call you for a no-obligation chat.

For further information, please e-mail or call on 0845 070 1750.

ITG Penetration Testing – Standard Package

All our readers have the opportunity to vote for the Book of the Year through an online survey on our website http://www.itgovernance.co.uk/author-of-the-year-2010-survey.aspx. The deadline for votes will be 31^st March 2011.

We are proud to announce that this will be the first award of its kind at ITGP.  All current and forthcoming titles published by us before the end of February 2011 will be eligible for the award. The aim of the award is to bring increased recognition to the author who has gone the extra mile to promote their book within its market. The winner will be the book that, in the 12 months to 28 February 2011, and, as judged by our editorial board, achieves the best combination of unit sales volume through all available channels and number of reader recommendations.

The award will be announced (and presented if possible) on the ITGP stand at the London Book Fair on 11^th April. There will also be a prize for the author who comes close second.

Get Voting!!!

Will you be attending an IT Governance training course this November?

You should book at the earliest opportunity as spaces are filling fast. This may have something to do with the VAT rise which will take affect in January 2011. Our trainers are all real-word, current practitioners and, therefore, experts in their field.

We offer a full delegate support service to ensure you CAN attend a course at a time and place convenient to you (including travel, accommodation and transfers). Simply call our expert training team on 0845 070 1750 Today!

Below are the IT Governance training courses available in November:

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This week we are kicking off our IT Best Practice Autumn Sale.

Included in this sale are many of our PRINCE2 books, ITIL books and exam guides.

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From now until Christmas, our new ‘lower prices’, combined with our improved fulfillment service and lower UK shipping costs, provides you with the best of both worlds. Save money and get the best service around!

Visit the ITIL BookshopHere are some of our most popular ITIL products:

ITIL V3 – Complete Library Plus £455.00 £244.95	ITIL Lifecycle Publication Suite (ITILv3 – Complete Library) £425.00 £218.95	The Official Introduction to the ITIL Service Lifecycle, Second Edition £30.00 £27.00
ITIL: Key Element Guide Suite £42.50 £35.95	Lifecycle Approach based on ITIL V3 Suite – 5 Management Guides £97.50 £71.95	Passing Your ITIL Foundation Exam, Second Edition (ITIL Version 3) £20.00 £19.00

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