Dubai, UAE, August 9, 2003. eHosting DataFort, a subsidiary of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone and leading regional provider of managed hosting, security and disaster recovery services, has signed an agreement with Synergy Professional Services (SPS), a leading Cisco learning solution partner in the Middle East & Europe, to deliver its ‘Ethical Hacking’ courses and workshops across the region.
 
“We are glad to partner with SPS to deliver our ‘Ethical Hacking’ course across the region,” said Sameer Sadeh, Chief Executive Officer, eHosting DataFort. “As new tools are being developed and new vulnerabilities discovered day by day, the threats to information security from hackers are rising. To be prepared to deal with security challenges, security professionals need to constantly update their knowledge. We have developed the ‘Ethical Hacking’ course to address all the latest techniques and trends in the network security field so that IT professionals can take appropriate countermeasures against security attacks,” he added.
 
Under the agreement, eHosting DataFort will provide the content and the instructors while SPS will provide its facilities and expertise in marketing training courses. The five-day ‘Ethical Hacking’ courses developed by eHosting DataFort examines the tools, techniques and methodologies that hackers use and illustrates different ways in which hackers operate, how they infiltrate organizations and the subsequent damage that can follow. The courses also provide hands-on training on hacking techniques to help security and IT professionals gain an understanding of the mindset of a hacker.
 
“We are keen to partner with leading security organizations in the region like eHosting DataFort to address the growing need for quality security courses,” said Melad Ghabrial, Synergy Professional Services President & CEO. He added: “The partnership with eHosting DataFort enables us to help companies keep pace with security developments that are vital for the long-term development of the IT sector in the region.”
 
“By joining forces with SPS we will be able to enhance our ability to meet the increasing security needs of organisations in the region,” said Sabri Al Azazi, Chief Operating Officer of eHosting DataFort. “We have chosen SPS as our partner for delivering the ‘Ethical Hacking’ course because we are confident that they have the market knowledge, skills and commitment for delivering world class training courses in the region,” he stated.
                                                           
The first course will be conducted in Dubai on August 31, 2003 and then in Riyadh on September 6, 2003.  For more information or to register please contact training@synergyps.org.
 
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About eHosting DataFort:
eHosting DataFort (EHDF) is a Managed Hosting and IT security company and is a fully owned subsidiary of TECOM (Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone).  EHDF and IBM have joined together in addressing the regional market for IT enabled services. EHDF, the regional leader in managed hosting and security services, is vendor independent and offers solutions with reduced risk and higher productivity with lower TCO.
 
EHDF offers a complete range of portfolio of managed hosting and security services that enable and fortify companies’ IT infrastructure and enhances productivity.   The services offered include: Co-location, Managed Hosting, Strategic Outsourcing, Data Center Consultancy and Build, Internal Security Audit, Security Penetration Testing, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.   EHDF is the only service provider for full range of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.  EHDF is equipped with a state-of-the-art Security Operation Center (SOC) which provides Managed Security Services to companies across the region. EHDF also offers Security Consultancy Services and Security Training courses for both the technology and management staff of organizations. Over the last year, EHDF has expanded its reach to the Gulf Region, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. 
 
About Synergy Professional Services:
Synergy Professional Services (SPS) is headquartered in Dubai Internet City's Knowledge Village. The company focuses on the growing need for information and communication technologies (ICT) expertise in the global and local markets. SPS provides advanced programs and high-end training for large enterprises using IP in their core networks as well as for Telcos, PTTs and SPs. SPS provides the most comprehensive ICT certification training in the Middle East including certification programs for Cisco Systems. SPS recently expanded its operation to many European countries by opening branches in Austria and Spain and appointing Sponsored Organisations in many other countries.
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Amer Attar                                                                              Abeer Al-Qadi / Mira Sadek
Senior Marketing Manager                                                       Gambate! Communications
e-Hosting DataFort                                                                  Tel:  + 971 4 391 6424
Tel: +971 4 391 3052                                                              Fax: +971-4-391-6634
Fax: +971 4 391 3050                                                             Email: abeer@gambate.biz
Email:  amer.attar@datafort.net                                                mira@gambate.biz
Web:   www.ehc.ae, www.datafort.net
 

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