Certified Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) Testimonials

“I learned more in 2 days of the CSCS program than I have in week-long courses I have taken elsewhere. My mind is filled with ideas of things to work on when I get back to the office.”

“Program delivers a wealth of knowledge which can be applied to the security practices of your organization regardless of what industry you practice in.”

“The CSCS program is designed to live with you after the seminar. It provides resources for the rest of your career. Instructor is so inspirational and knows very well his subject matter. Who do I refer to this program? Only those I deeply love and care about.”

“The CSCS course was great and very comprehensive. I think that the coverage of multiple industries makes for a very well rounded understanding of security requirements. There are many good topics covered and ideas that can be incorporated into organizations I support.”

“A very good overview of the major compliance laws, regulations, and frameworks. I came knowing very little, now I feel I know which way to start moving with security.”

“The CSCS program was very helpful in pointing out areas of potential weaknesses and will be a tremendous help to my job function.”

“I found the material in the CSCS class to be very educational, insightful and well put together. It is very useful to hear about regulations that affect businesses worldwide.”

“I found the course informational and useful. It will help me to refine our existing policies and procedures for information security. Ali Pabrai is very complete and entertaining to listen to. He presents a complex subject in a thorough and professional manner.”

“The training equipped me with skills and tools to manage the security issues of my institution's network infrastructure. The training helped understand how to enable a much more resilient infrastructure.”

“Invaluable program! I highly recommend the CSCS program to any person who is responsible for managing IT and has responsibilities that impact security, business continuity and disaster recovery. Very effective instructor.”

“Detailed exposure to issues of security which we had taken fro granted. Hopefully, we will allocate more resources to issues of IT security and data confidentiality.”

“Presenter knowledge was excellent.”

“There was a lot of great information.”

“Wow! I am overwhelmed by the amount of useful information I learned in the CSCS program. The presenter Ali Pabrai is excellent and very knowledgeable about the different regulations. I am sure that once I get back to my office I will be able to apply most of the knowledge acquired during the CSCS training. Thank you for the opportunity of sharing with others and learning from them as well.”

“The CSCS program was very useful and relevant to my sector, which is the health sector. The presenter was well prepared and was on top of issues. I wish to recommend this programme to most sectors of the economy especially to the developing world where IT is getting a lot of visibility. Excellent program!!!”

“Very good information. Exposure to laws effecting the world of IT security.”

“Ali is very knowledgeable in all aspects of information security. It was a privilege to attend a course taught by such an experienced and competent security professional. I hope to take many lessons back to my organization.”

“The class was very informative. There was a lot of material to cover. The practice tests were very helpful.”

“The program had a lot of information. There was good class participation. The program included emphasis on learning, summary, terminology and 2 practice exams.”

“The course was very well structured. The delivery was fantastic. Security is usually taken for granted and have cost a lot of businesses dearly. The CSCS program opened my eyes to a new world of the state of information security. I will recommend highly.”

“Before attending the class I had no concept of ISO 27002. I know have a much better understanding of ISO concepts and standards.”

“Both the instructor and the course content were exceptional. As a healthcare organization subject to multiple compliance regulations, this class contained all of the critical information I needed in a concise package. Thank you developing the program and the certification.”

“Detailed, organized delivery of the subject matter. Ali presents the information in an organized format, that helps you understand the underlying concepts in the curriculum. Excellent class.”

“Great job. Great information.”

“I was very impressed with the CSCS class. I have learned many things that will help me in my new position as well as the 16 CPE's that will count toward my CISSP credential.”

“This course was enlightening. I had no idea of the number of regulations out there. The regulations were presented in a clear and organized manner that made them easier to digest.”

“I was looking for a refresher on the regulatory landscape. I got that and much more. The regulations themselves are confusing, but I came out with a clearer picture of what they were and what they require. I now have a Chinese menu of resources I can use, even if I am not bound by that regulation.”

“The CSCS course has been a very thorough and in-depth study of the fundamentals of information security in the industry and government, across the board. I have a much better and clearer understanding of how to implement security plans and procedures and their impact on business, government and my own privacy - after receiving this training.”

“I enjoyed this two-day CSCS class. It was very informative. Pabrai is a great instructor. He is very knowledgeable and made it a very light atmosphere - while keeping things on track and moving along. He was able to answer all our questions, and give us ideas on how to make our infrastructure more secure. It was a fun class.”

“The CSCS class is very good and covered every aspect of what is required in today's healthcare and business world. It addressed the many different industries and their security requirements so that we have a better understanding of what is required for integrity and security of protected information. I especially liked the module on contingency planning and disaster recovery.”

“I learned a lot about security and compliance. Hopefully, we can get a team together at Aultman and work together to get us fully compliant with regulations such as HIPAA and PCI that impact us. Pabrai has a great personality. You livened up the class with your sense of humor.”

“I found the CSCS class to be very informative and educating, I give the teacher Pabrai an A+. He made the class very interesting and knows how to keep your attention.”

“Pabrai is an excellent teacher in the field of information security. I am sure his instruction will be valuable as we move towards a more secure environment.”

“Very informative. Lots of information to absorb. Identified the areas that require great significant improvement. Thanks.”

“Presentation was very informative. Thank you for keeping a very dry topic entertaining.”

“Excellent presentation. Demonstrated depth and knowledge as well as broad understanding of issues facing organizations today. I gained a lot of useful information. Excitement is key!”

“I found the CSCS class to be very useful. It was taught with passion and was entertaining while informative. Would definitely attend another class by this teacher. I would recommend this class..”

“The training was comprehensive in covering the major legislations affecting several industries. Real world experiences was beneficial and relevant.”

“The class was excellent. Very comprehensive. My primary responsibilities include the creation of security policies and business continuity plans. The information covered in the class will be of immediate benefit to me, my company and our clients. Thank you!”

“This is an extremely comprehensive course that covers the main security frameworks. The key to success of the proper implementation of the security standards is to not only comply with the standard for your industry, but also integrate the best practices of others.”

“Great class. I would recommend it to others.”

“Instructor was very engaging.”

“Ali is a terrific presenter. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and his in-depth knowledge of all of the material. I am recommending the CSCS program to several of my co-workers.”

“Ali is an extremely knowledgeable and a skilled presenter of IT security and compliance methodologies across multiple industries and frameworks. He kept the class interested, engaged and wanting to learn more.”

“The training session was interesting and we now have a clear picture about different security standards and frameworks. We were also exposed to different compliance requirements from various countries for information security.”

“The information presented was very thorough. Ali's knowledge of the subject matter was impressive. Not all of the information presented will be useful in my current employment, but may be in the future.”

“The CSCS class provided a great overview of the requirements and definitions for many regulatory requirements. It is a must-do for every security professional to use as reference as their business/agencies grow.”

“I enjoyed the class very much. It was very informative. The presentation made the topics very clear about regulatory and compliance requirements across industries. Information provided is very helpful for research.”

“I've learned so much from the CSCS class. The content of the program was very helpful for me to understand the concepts of so many different regulations and legislations. Great class!”

“This was an excellent class. Finally, a program that encompasses all regulations an organization needs to be aware of and consider when conducting their business.”

“A lot of information covered in a clear and easy to understand manner. Instructor shared real life situations to better understand certain scenarios.”

“The class was extremely informative and entertaining. I have never learned so much in so little time.”

“Pabrai was very knowledgeable. Great class.”

“A very good class! Well taught.”

“Ali taught with excitement and gave direction and information on subjects that could turn any dry desert into a rain forest. Knowledgeable, informative and having a passion to share his assets of compliance are but a few traits that make this course exciting, enjoyable and fun. Thanks Ali!.”

“Good training! I learned so much new knowledge and security and compliance.”

“This program is excellent and I will refer my friends and business partners to attend the course in the future.”

“Loved this program. Ali is a fantastic instructor. Thank you.”

“The course is something very exciting. It gives me the opportunity to learn how we may loose critical information and how to develop appropriate security safeguards to protect the same. The subject covered was very comprehensive and the instructor is well versed on the subject based on his knowledge and vast experience. I will recommend to management that our IT Manager and others attend this course.”

“The CSCS course was out of my range of experience since I have no IT background. Ali presented a well prepared presentation that gave me a greater understanding of the subject matter as well as practical application suggestions. He was a great presenter/trainer and I appreciated his talent and humor.”

“Ali delivers his message in an engaging manner that keeps interest from the audience.  References to other sources of information are always given should someone want to delve into the subject in further detail.”

“Extremely comprehensive program giving one the advantage point of understanding security from all unified industries and then to be able to apply it to others.  Program is thought provoking. Enable the participant to take the concept and think of areas that they need to focus on to make their environment/organizations better.”

“The information presented cleared up some of the issues regarding what is required and how to begin compliance. The presenter kept everyone’s attention and presented the material in a fun way. The class was well worth the time and I would highly recommend it.”

“Ali is a great speaker. Very knowledgeable about the subject he was speaking on. He was excited and passionate about the information he presented and he has a good sense of humor.”

“Program was very good. Presenter was very knowledgeable about subject and passionate about security.”

“Program was a very good overview of the different policies and procedures that are involved with regulations. It gave a good insight into information security, privacy, and data protection. It made me aware of many different data protection policies and templates.”

“Ali was a fantastic presenter and I enjoyed the seminar very much. The information given to myself and my co-workers will be very useful in the future.”

“Awesome presentation. I’ve learned a lot in a little time. I’m in application development and was enlightened and empowered by the information and detail of topics presented. The actual documents referenced will be very helpful in designing more secure and compliant applications.”

“The information presented today was very valuable to my current work efforts within the IT environment at Rockford.  The information was very well organized and presented in a clear format.”

“Ali is very passionate about his material and is extremely knowledgeable.  His presentation provided me with quite a number of new regulatory items I was not aware of.  I hope he can present future programs to us.”

“The information was very valuable.  I think we have a long way to go.”

“The CSCS program was very detailed.  Ali went through the material at a good pace.  Ali kept the class on track and focused.”

“A lot of info covered in short amount of time.”

“Ali was a good speaker, liked jokes, and kept attentive. A lot of material covered in short period.”

“The course material was quite interesting and relative to my area.  I didn’t realize how much detail there was in regards to regulations, Security, ISO…..very informative.   Ali is the expert and has a better understanding of information security.”

“I thought that the presentation was put together very well.  Ali clearly knew the ins and outs of security.  He was very energetic about this topic and gave clear concise answers.”

“Ali did a fine job of presenting the information.”

“I was very comfortable in HIPAA.  The other information received was very informative and enlightening. My position is Clinical Computer Training Specialist.”

“It was interesting and I learned about a new alcoholic beverage.  What is better than that? B52!!!”

“Excellent overview of material and well organized.  Presented in concise, understandable format.”

“A lot of info in a short time.  Many acronyms.  Things we have discussed about regulations in more detail, makes me understand how important it is to be ready for any kind of disaster.  Very good speaker-not boring! Very informative, very passionate about his work.”

“The information was very valuable to our organization and we could benefit from extended training and review of our documentation as to where we are with all of these processes.”

“I appreciate the time taken to cover this complex subject.  I enjoyed the class and the detail information on compliance.  I will be focused on our network system to bring further security and compliance to it.”

“I thought that it was very good and I got a lot out of it.”

“Explained that there is more to regulations than I knew.”

“I was very comfortable in HIPAA.  The other information received was very informative and enlightening. My position is Clinical Computer Training Specialist.”

“Slides good. Explanations good; good comparisons between different legislations.  Especially appreciated 'live' examples.”

“CSCS Program is very good. Presentation was good and presenter was very knowledgeable about subject and very passionate about security.”

“Ali Pabrai is well versed in a multitude of laws, regulations and standards. If your organization must comply with information security requirements, you will do well to take the CSCS course.”

“Great course, great instructor. The information given at the course will definitely help me in future work.”

“Good instructor. Knowledgeable about subjects covered.”

“Having no security background I found this program to be very informative and well organized and presented. The program took a very complex subject and made it understandable in a short period of time.”

“After taking the program, I gained more knowledge in those 2 days than I did taking a years worth of classes at my local community college.”

“This class really provided very good coverage of the numerous compliance regulations and laws that are impacting businesses. I would recommend this class to anyone that is responsible or involved with information security in their organization.”

“Excellent curriculum. Excellent instruction. Absolutely one of the best classes I have attended. I am looking forward to my next class with ecfirst.
Ali is definitely one of the best instructors I have ever had - definitely among the top three.”

“The course material was very detailed and will provide good reference material for future compliance projects. The instructor was very knowledgeable and passionate about the information that he covered in class.
I learned a great deal of information in a short time.”

“Enthusiastic presenter. Keeps participants engaged in subject matter. Good technical content.”

“The CSCS class was very informative and pertinent to the key items faced today in the IT security world. Ali Pabrai was very knowledgeable and a very strong presenter. I enjoyed the structure of the class and the format it was delivered.”

“Made the (dry) material as entertaining as it could be.”

“This 2 day class was well prepared and provided us supporting documentation. Our instructor was well prepared and able and willing to answer our questions.”

“The instructor was excellent at making the content come alive and make a rather mundane subject area interesting. The content, powerpoint presentations, data sheets and supporting material were extremely helpful. They were to the point, specific and very helpful.”

“My thanks for a great presentation at the recent HFMA seminar !   If I may say, your presentations Ali always are directly useful, appropriate , and hit the spot for the audience at hand.  This recent one was no exception.”