GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND, April 06, 2011 (Press-News.org) (ISC)2 (pronounced "I S C-squared") is a not-for-profit organisation and is a world leader in educating and certifying information security professionals. (ISC)2 started its Safe and Secure Online programme a few years ago to bring cyber security experts into schools to educate children ages 11-14 about how to protect themselves from online dangers.
After learning of the initiative, Harrison volunteered to lead a US pilot programme in the Seattle area for the organisation. It was a great success, and since then he has become the national lead mentor and spokesperson, as well as providing recommendations to enhance the programme's content. He has been seen on Seattle TV as well as spoken with reporters from all over the US.
Harrison said: "This has been a vital initiative to support young people across the country by helping them to understand how to look after themselves and remain safe and secure online. The award reflects credit on all those who have volunteered to help children in this important area."
Rich Harrison is the US General Manager for Content Master part of CM Group and is a recognised expert in IT security and infrastructure in traditional as well as Cloud-based environments.
About CM Group:
Specialists in advanced information and learning methodologies and technologies. With three operating divisions, the Company is a major creators of bespoke eLearning for clients via its Content Master division www.contentmaster.com. Content Master is a Microsoft Premier Vendor for its work with the leading US software company. Through the CM Luminosity division it supplies organisations of all types with the Luminosity collaborative rapid eLearning software development,review and delivery platform, the most functionally rich, yet easiest to use solution of its kind on the market www.cm-luminosity.com. CM Consulting is a Microsoft Gold Partner and offers a range of consulting and software development services to clients www.cm-consulting.co.uk. With offices in the UK and USA, CM Group is ideally placed to help clients with the full range of business and technical issues they face in harnessing the latest technologies and Luminosity is the ideal basis for an eLearning development and delivery strategy.
For further information contact:
Tim Buff
www.cm-group.co.uk
Tel: 01144 1454 269222
Email: timb@cm-group.co.uk
CM Group Security Guru Rich Harrison Recognised for Work with Online Child Safety Program
(ISC)2 has selected Harrison who works for CM Group's Content Master division in Seattle, WA, to receive a 2010 (ISC)2 President's Award for his outstanding voluntary work on the secure online education and awareness program for schools.
2011-04-06
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[Press-News.org] CM Group Security Guru Rich Harrison Recognised for Work with Online Child Safety Program(ISC)2 has selected Harrison who works for CM Group's Content Master division in Seattle, WA, to receive a 2010 (ISC)2 President's Award for his outstanding voluntary work on the secure online education and awareness program for schools.