Certified Security Compliance Specialist™ (CSCS™) Testimonials

“Excellent classes, timely and accurate.”
Tom Brink, Director IT
Operations Maricopa Integrated Health System

“A lot of good material. Content was well organized and presented. Pabrai did a good job making very dry material interesting. I really benefited from the discussions about how the different security frameworks compared and contrasted. Thanks for the opportunity.”
Alan Ogilbee
Maricopa Hospital – Phoenix

“My experience taking the CSCS program was many times worth the investment in time and resources. The broad and deep coverage of multiple compliance mandates was made simple with a smart and comprehensive approach to security strategy in the CSCS program. The class is of tremendous value.”
Alan Yue, CISSP, PMP, CBCP

“The CSCS Program is a great learning solution for security & compliance. The instructor was very informative, knowledgeable and patient in answering every question. Thank you for organizing this course, putting together and finding such a good instructor to teach. Richard is great.”
Uma Reddy
Prime Healthcare Services

“Richard and Ali are very knowledgeable in the material. The presentation was done at a very good pace, quick enough to keep me interested in the material. Thanks”
John Yohannan
Yampa Valley Medical Center

“Well delivered. Presenters were very well versed in the subject matter. If I’m forced to learn something this dry, these are the people I want to learn from. I would feel comfortable using ecfirst in developing my security policies.”
Curtis Cooper
Pioneers Medical Center

“Great delivery of a complex and resource taxing topic.”
Dave Bingham
Aspen Valley Hospital

“Well presented and organized. Comprehensive. Excellent instructor.”
David Cabana
Southwest Memorial Hospital

“The program was very comprehensive and informative. I enjoyed the exposure to the content and see immediate benefit to my organization.”
Ron Hines

“There is a lot of information delivered during this program. Though much of it is new to me, it would have been impossible to locate all this information on my own. This will help me in my career and in my challenge to keep my department compliant with all the new regulations and laws.”
Cherrell Cole
St. Mary’s Hospital

“Overwhelming amount of information given in a short time. Done very well.”
Bernie Rice
Rangely District Hospital

“I am very appreciative of the format of the presentation. It was very helpful to have each area outlined with steps for implementation. Both speakers were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”
Lorrie Danford
Community Hospital

“Richard did an excellent job. I feel quite comfortable that I could easily pass the exam.”
Pensacola Junior College

“Richard is an extremely knowledgeable instructor. Enjoyed his instruction.”
D. Bourassa
PJC

“Richard Thomas presented the material in a logical format. He is extremely knowledgeable in his area and very helpful.”
Pensacola Junior College

“Richard did a great job of relating this massive amount of information. He gave many real-world examples that brought the concepts home.”
William Norrish
City of Pensacola

“Richard was very knowledgeable! He delivered the content of this course in a logical, methodical way. I recommend that if this course be taught again, Richard is the Man!”
Pensacola Junior College

“Richard Thomas did an outstanding job of covering a large amount of technical information in a short 2-day format.”
Jim Drennen
Pensacola Junior College

“Thank you for imparting your knowledge on Security to our group. Richard was great!”
Donna Shumway
Pensacola Junior College

“Very knowledgeable instructor”
Katie Avril

“I thought the course was great. The instructor knew the material.”
Franklin Norgan
Lakeland Regional Medical Center

“This training was extremely comprehensive, thorough and detailed. A broad based overview of security compliance. Very intensive and helpful.”
David Young
SeniorLink

“Good information on many regulations. Tied different regulations together. Very nice job!”
Jeff Poole
Torchmark Corp.

“Ali covered areas that were just right in understanding critical areas in regulations for information security.”
Marlin Fischer
Krystal Air

"Excellent program. Good content and delivery. Surpassed my expectations. Certainly achieved my objectives.”
Cheryl Charles-Duval, Esq.
Attorney-at-law
CISSP

"Uday Ali Pabrai conducted a thoughtful and detailed exposure to many regulatory influences affecting the compliance of information technology environments. He is enthusiastic and professional in his instruction. I recommend the CSCS certification program."
James M. Farwell
Minneapolis, Minnesota

"The entire CSCS Program was very thorough and rigorous. It is very important to grasp all the knowledge base delivered in the class. The material is very important for the entire industry in order to effectively secure business vital assets."
Vijay Prakash
Essex County Hospital

"Mr. Pabrai has a great deal of passion for security. I'm glad I was able to attend and take this course."
Stephen E. Davis III

"The CSCS Program was great. Instructor did an excellent job of communicating material. I was pretty unfamiliar with the topic but still think I am coming along with a good understanding."
Jessica Cherok
The Salvation Army

"The CSCS Program was well presented and covered a lot of areas. Mr. Pabrai did an excellent job in breaking down every topic. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in security."
John Rosas
Essex County Hospital Center

"A lot of great information. This lays the foundation to build on for managing IT security."
Stephen Thibodeau
Rural Indian Health

"This has been a great course. Chris and Ali are both passionate about the subject matter. Content was complete."
Kate Schafer, VP
Epocrates

"This is a very good program. I have a good background in information security, but not in compliance and regulations. Please keep it up!"
Emmanuel Chigbu

"Very good information. I came away with good ideas and plans."
Greg Mejia
California Rural Indian Health

"Great class and material."
Michael Howard
Hewlett-Packard

"Hugh amount of information. Well prepared instructors. Would definitely recommend to colleagues at HP."
Steve Andrews
Hewlett-Packard

"I think the CSCS program is the most comprehensive training event I have attended. It covered all of the areas in information security and compliance that we regularly come across while performing our jobs."
Samir Doshi
Telecomers

"Attending the CSCS program has helped me put all the different regulations and compliance requirements in perspective. Having all the information about them in one program and reviewing each one was very informative."
Patrick Baba
CISSP

“The presentation by Pabrai was excellent. It was an awakening to step through threats to vital assets and sensitive information.”
Devesh Kumar Sachin
All India Radio (AIR)

“Excellent speaker. Good condensed content. Overall a nice package.”
Dr. J. S. Sodhi
Amity Group

“An excellent delivery by Pabrai. An excellent program. Lots of information in just 2 days.”
Ashish Bhatnagar
All India Radio (AIR)

“The contents are no doubt exceptionally brilliant and comprehensive. Thanks. Look forward to a long association with your organization.”
Vishnu Kumar

“The content and presentation of this program was very good. It gives me tremendous information regarding cyber security and its implications.”
Sunny Joseph
All India Radio (AIR)

“Pabrai is a very knowledgeable person. Fantastic orator with in-depth knowledge. His expertise is required in India. Once he makes in-roads in the Indian market, he will not have time for the USA or other markets.”
Ashwani Kapoor
K. genix Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

“It has been a really enlightening 2 days. Pabrai is phenomenal in his knowledge and expertise of cyber security. There is enormous scope for the program in India.”
Anoop Girdhar

“Appreciate the effort by Pabrai. He possesses a very dynamic personality and an amazing energy! He has provided us with valuable information that will help us fight cyber crime in the future. Thank you so very much!”
Himanshu Mishra

“A highly informative and enlightening experience. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and look forward to making use of the information I absorbed.”
Steven Astley

“Moorings Park“The CSCS class provided a wealth of regulatory knowledge and industry best practices as well guidance regarding key information security objectives and responsibilities. This information will prove invaluable to my organization as we familiarize our security doctrine and theology. I also appreciated the vast knowledge and candid nature of the instructor with regard to their experiences with the industry.”
Rob Marti
Integris Health

“The CSCS course should be mandatory training for anyone sitting in a security officer role, in any size organization. The material is invaluable at shining a much needed light on the myriad of regulations and compliance requirements facing information security professionals today. Well worth the price of admission!”
Chris Letterman
State of Alaska

“This has been one of the most accurate and comprehensive training modules I have ever experienced. The content and delivery was thorough and organized well. I would recommend the course to all persons holding executive level positions in order to appropriately make decisions in regards to complying with regulations that impact their industry.”
Steve Payne
Integris Health

"Very informative class. Makes me realize how much work there is to do. Pabrai made what could very easily have been a boring course quite interesting and engaging given his dynamic personality.”
Calvin Ho
Erickson Retirement

“The CSCS class provided me with a great understanding of information security as it relates to SOX, ISO, COSO, COBIT and business continuity. I will use the tools and knowledge I obtained through this class to implement an effective and compliant environment.”
Timothy King
HCA

“Lots of great information and well presented. Instructor was well prepared and organized. It is a lot to digest but the instructor left us with many reference documents to review that should supplement the information well.”
Eric Pennington
CHRISTUS Health

“The class was very informative. I was able to put structure to concepts I was unsure of. Thanks Pabrai for your enthusiastic teaching.”
Jeff Hinton
CHRISTUS Health

“Very good course. Thank you for your good work.”
Dan Kantak
State of Alaska

“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.”
Bruce Tadlock
Children's Medical Center of Dallas

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

“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.”
Francis Tanlah
Advocate Healthcare

“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.”
Paul Sliva
ICE Technologies

“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.”
Don Larson
Rush North Shore Medical Center

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

“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.”
Michael Wegner
Core Communications

“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.”
Carl Wilburn
Carroll County, Iowa

“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.”
Samuel Quarshie
Ghana Health Service

“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.”
Binh Nguyen
University of California, San Francisco Medical Center

“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.”
Nathaniel Otoo
National Health Insurance Authority
Ghana

“Presenter knowledge was excellent.”

“There was a lot of great information.”
Teresa Kopshina
Halifax Health

“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.”
Paulo Pereira
Loma Linda University Medical Center

“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 program to most sectors of the economy especially to the developing world where IT is getting a lot of visibility. Excellent program!!!”
Limuna M. Muniru
Ministry of Health
Ghana

“Very good information. Exposure to laws affecting the world of IT security.”
Leslie Scarborough
Hoag Hospital

“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.”
Corey Zeigler
Coulton-Potsdam Hospital

“The class was very informative. There was a lot of material to cover. The practice tests were very helpful.”
Nicole Rivera
United Healthcare - Prescription Solutions

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

“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.”
Ben Kusi
National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
Ghana

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

“Great job. Great information.”
Corey Adams
MACT

“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.”
Harold Horne
United Indian Health Services

“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.”
Mike Radosevic, CISSP
OSF Healthcare Systems

“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.”
Joe Kirby
Red Hat, Inc.

“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.”
Kevin K. Smith
Nyemaster Goode, PC

“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.”
Lane Wade
Howard Technology Solutions

“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.”
Randy Whitaker
Aultman Health Foundation

“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.”
Terry Andrews
Aultman Health Foundation

“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.”
Linda Osentoski
Aultman Health Foundation

“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.”
Larry Scheetz
Aultman Health Foundation

“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.”
Barbara McGill
Aultman Health Foundation

“Very informative. Lots of information to absorb. Identified the areas that require great significant improvement. Thanks.”
Tina DeJane
Aultman Health Foundation

“Presentation was very informative. Thank you for keeping a very dry topic entertaining.”
Sasi Shifarraw
Aultman Health Foundation

“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!”
T. Shawn Knisely

“Aultman Health Foundation“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.”
Brian Linerode
Aultman Health Foundation

“The training was comprehensive in covering the major legislations affecting several industries. Real world experiences was beneficial and relevant.”
Christine Kinyenje, CISSP
Lockheed Martin

“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!”
JoDee Pederson
3SG

“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.”
David P. Spaker II

“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.”
Steve Garcia
Vemics, Inc.

“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.”
Michael W. DeGraff
Northwest Community Hospital

“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.”
Rajitha Baswaboina
Zayata India Pvt. Ltd

.“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.”
Doug Olin
Innovative Solutions

“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.”
Kari Garland
Riverside County, California

“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.”
Frank Wong
City of Los Angeles, California

“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!”
Anson Fong
City of Los Angeles, California

“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.”
Jeff Bontsas
Ascension Health

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

“The class was extremely informative and entertaining. I have never learned so much in so little time.”
Matt Hendrickson
Onsite Computer Solutions

“Pabrai was very knowledgeable. Great class.”
Patrick Harrison
Revolution.com

“A very good class! Well taught.”
Tom Bartier
Health Alliance

“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!”
Jason Havelock
Gotham OHC, Inc.

“Good training! I learned so much new knowledge and security and compliance.”
Ken Lee Chow
ITCHI, Inc.

“This program is excellent and I will refer my friends and business partners to attend the course in the future.”
Gopal R. Gangireddy
WorldTech USA, Inc.

“Loved this program. Ali is a fantastic instructor. Thank you.”
Cynthia Stark
Cascade Healthcare Community

“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.”
Daniel M. Manuel
Moylans Insurance Underwriters, Inc.

“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.”
Debby Fencil
Familylinks, Inc.

“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.”
Joe Granneman
CISSP, CHSS, Chief Security Officer,
Chief Technology Officer

Rockford Health Systems“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.”
Brian Lane, Vice President
American Hospital Association (AHA) Solutions

“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.”
Mike Lindstrom
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Adam Stahl
Rockford Health Systems

“Program was very good. Presenter was very knowledgeable about subject and passionate about security.”
Brian Akey
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Shawn David
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Morgan Loewecke
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Shayne Blevins
Rockford Health Systems “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.”
Deb Esparza
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Tim Naami
Rockford Health Systems

“The information was very valuable.  I think we have a long way to go.”
Angela Hyser
Rockford Health Systems

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

“A lot of info covered in a short amount of time.”
Cory Gehrke
Rockford Health Systems

“Ali was a good speaker, liked jokes, and kept attentive. A lot of material covered in short period.”
IT Staff Member
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
IT Staff Member
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Kris Johnson
Rockford Health Systems

“Ali did a fine job of presenting the information.”
Shawn McCoy
Rockford Health Systems

“I was very comfortable in HIPAA.  The other information received was very informative and enlightening. My position is Clinical Computer Training Specialist.”
Darrell W. Carter
Rockford Health Systems

“It was interesting and I learned about a new alcoholic beverage.  What is better than that? B52!!!”
Lu Ann Balch, RN
Rockford Health Systems

“Excellent overview of material and well organized.  Presented in concise, understandable format.”
Barb Johnson
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Carmella Kane
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Lory Brantley
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Jonathan Ballard
Rockford Health Systems

“I thought that it was very good and I got a lot out of it.”
Ron Scott
Rockford Health Systems “Explained that there is more to regulations than I knew.”
Gary Henderson
Rockford Health Systems

“I was very comfortable in HIPAA.  The other information received was very informative and enlightening. My position is Clinical Computer Training Specialist.”
Lu Ann Balch, RN
Rockford Health Systems

“Slides good. Explanations good; good comparisons between different legislations.  Especially appreciated 'live' examples.”
Terrie Edwards
Rockford Health Systems

“CSCS Program is very good. Presentation was good and presenter was very knowledgeable about subject and very passionate about security.”
Brian Akey
Rockford Health Systems

“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.”
Tony Lewis
Intuit, Inc.

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

“Good instructor. Knowledgeable about subjects covered.”
Mark Diaz
Intuit, Inc.

“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.”
Peter Savarese, President
Compliance Counsel, LLC

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

“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.”
Kevin Westby
Blessing Hospital

“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.”
Casey A. Pitts
Humility of Mary Health Partners

“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.”
Bill Kelty
Sherman Hospital

“Enthusiastic presenter. Keeps participants engaged in subject matter. Good technical content.”
Kim Ries
Ernest & Young

“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.”
Bob Ranalla
Ernst & Young

“I was very pleased with the training materials that were provided. In general, the hardest part was keeping the different pieces of legislation straight, since they are so similar. That was a part of several questions where I knew the content of what the question was asking, but had trouble choosing the terminology. I think this was a good experience, and I'm looking forward to the HIPAA class.”
Steve Currie
Ernest & Young

“Thank you for covering across all the relevant and important regulations as they relate to security. The training was very concise and prescriptive. It was a well taught out interpretation across all regulations.”
Karl Anderson
Ernest & Young

“Made the (dry) material as entertaining as it could be.”
Janet Rudie
Ernst & Young

“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.”
Michael Ranalla
Ernst & Young

“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.”
Fayaz Jatter
Ernest & Young

“I did enjoy the presentations and I thought the content was good!”
Cynthia Lee
Ernest & Young

“The CSCS course is an effective mechanism to inform IT professionals of the regulations that encompass IT security. I enjoyed the course!”
Jonathan Harrell
Trace Security, Inc.

“Attending the CSCS program really gave me more detailed knowledge and understanding of the rules, regulations, and laws of my career field. It opened my eyes to see exactly how my organization compares in the application of the IT rules and regulations and best practices.”
LaDonna Webb
Trace Security, Inc.

“This course was a great experience. I’m impressed with the format, instruction, and way ecfirst boiled the complexity down.”
Anonymous
Chicago Public Class 2010

“Lots of information in 2 days. However, well represented. Learned information to take back home. All in all a great class.”
Anonymous
Chicago Public Class 2010