Russell Dean Vines

· #1 best-selling author on computer security topics has eight published books.

· Over 60,000 readers have used his texts to hone their computer security skills and increase their marketability.

· Mr. Vines’ first book, “The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security”, was the best-selling computer text of 2001, reaching #25 on Amazon and staying on it’s Hot100 list for over four months.

· Speaker at industry events such as Comdex and Networld+Interop, and has been a featured speaker for Ziff-Davis E-seminars on phishing, spyware, and disaster recovery.

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SPYWARE IS REAL THREAT TO COMPUTING

(White Plains, NY) - March 01, 2006

A front page story in yesterday’s (02/27/06) New York Times introduced the public to a little-known computer security spyware threat known as keylogging. Top-selling author and internationally renowned security expert Russell Vines says keyloggers and other forms of spyware are rapidly replacing viruses and spam as the biggest threat to Internet surfers.

Vines covered keyloggers in depth in his recent book, "Phishing: Cutting the Identity Theft Line", the first book to cover phishing and spyware threats to corporate as well as home Internet users.

Vines is available for interviews about keyloggers, spyware and other computer security threats. Contact him at 914.217.6136, or email him at rdvines@rdvgroup.com.

For more on keyloggers and spyware, check out Vines’ blog at rdvgroup.blogspot.com, which contains info from “Phishing” along with comments on the Times piece. The blog also covers computer security issues such as online privacy and electronic voting issues.

Russell Dean Vines has been in the information systems industry for over 20 years, and has a unique ability to disseminate complex security issues to a wider audience, from CEOs to home Internet surfers. Vines is president and founder of The RDV Group Inc., a New York-based security consulting services firm and is a specialist in cyber counter-terrorism, recently focusing on energy and telecommunications vulnerabilities in New York State. He has written or co-written eight best-selling computer security texts published by John Wiley and Sons.

“Phishing” reviews: “Five Stars ... an excellent book that just about anyone who uses computers should read” Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, netsecurity.about.com

“Five Stars ... very practical material that's extremely relevant...can easily be given to nearly anyone to help them protect themselves.” Thomas Duff

For further information, or to schedule interviews, contact Russ @ 914.217.6136, or email rdvines@rdvgroup.com

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NEW SECURITY CERTIFICATION BOOK BY BEST-SELLING AUTHORS!

First book on ISSEP certification now available, written by Vines and Krutz

“The CISSP Prep Guide, Second Edition: Mastering the CISSP and ISSEP Exams,” by Russell Dean Vines and Dr. Ronald Krutz, is a revised version of 2001’s top-selling computer certification book, with bonus chapters to help candidates prepare for the ISSEP certification exam.

The CISSP-exam experts, Vines and Krutz, have co-authored the first book on the Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) certification.

This comprehensive study guide prepares candidates for the new security credential that's required for employees and contractors of the National Security Agency (NSA). The FBI, CIA, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security Department are all expected to require ISSEP certification soon.

“The CISSP Prep Guide, Second Edition” includes brand-new CISSP exam review material that is relevant to the ISSEP certification, and provides comprehensive coverage of the ISSEP for those who already are CISSPs.

Vines and Krutz have written an extremely focused revision to their bestseller, which is essential reading for all CISSP candidates. The content has been redesigned, based on feedback from more than 5,000 CISSP test takers. The writers describe how the ISSEP complements the CISSP by comprehensively addressing the systems engineering side of information security.

Readers will also have access to inside information about the new domains of the ISSEP focusing on technical knowledge such as ISSEP processes and government regulations The book covers in depth the principal domains addressed by the ISSEP certification, including systems security engineering, certification and accreditation, technical management, and U.S. Government information assurance regulations.

An added bonus is an interactive CD-ROM that includes practice sets for both the CISSP and ISSEP exams.

A favorite among successful CISSP candidates, the first edition of the CISSP Prep Guide was an Amazon Hot100 best-seller for more than 4 months in 2001. “The CISSP Prep Guide, Second Edition” is now on sale on Amazon, and at all Barnes and Noble and Borders booksellers.

ABOUT THE RDV GROUP INC.

The RDV Group Inc. is a New York-based security consulting services firm, providing information systems security training and consulting.

CYBER-SECURITY EXPERT LAUNCHES WEB SITE

Author of top-selling security certification books debuts IT security news portal

RDVGROUP.COM, a new security Web site debuts this month from Russell Dean Vines, the president and founder of The RDV Group Inc., a New York-based security consulting services firm, and the author of seven best-selling information system security books published by John Wiley and Sons.

RDVGROUP.COM is unique in that it compiles real-time RSS security news feeds from multiple providers into a single source portal of the latest information on cyber-security issues such as viruses, intrusions, patches, and vulnerabilities.

The site also contains information about the RDV Group’s activities and services, including excerpts from books by the acclaimed writing team of Russell Dean Vines and Dr. Ronald Krutz. New this month: “The CISSP Prep Guide, Second Edition: Mastering the CISSP and ISSEP Exams,” a revised version of 2001’s top-selling computer certification book. It is the first ISSEP study guide on the market.

The RDV Group also provides computer and information systems security consulting services to government and private organizations, and packaged and custom certification seminars and information systems security training. Courses are tailored for all levels of personnel, from administrative staffers to information technology security professionals to executives.

Also, RDVGROUP.COM contains information about the new ISSEP 2-day intensive training seminar offered by the RDV Group. This intensive seminar is conducted by Dr. Krutz, and Mr. Vines, and fully prepares the ISSEP candidate to pass this new CISSP credential that's now required for employees and contractors of the National Security Agency (NSA) and will likely be adopted soon by the FBI, CIA, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security Department.

Visitors to RDVGROUP.COM can sign up for a free e-mail newsletter written by Mr. Vines and other leading security professionals, and containing links to the major security stories of the month. Those who sign up for the newsletter are entered in a monthly drawing for free prizes such as security books signed by the author, T-shirts and more.

An information systems security job board is in development at RDVGROUP.COM. Employers interested in advertising or job seekers posting a resume should contact RDV Group vice president Elzy Kolb at ekolb@rdvgroup.com. Be sure to put Code AL0421Z in the subject field of your e-mail.

Russell Dean Vines, CISSP, CISM, Security +, CCNA, MCSE, MCNE, is the president and founder of The RDV Group Inc., a New York-based security consulting services firm, and the author of seven best-selling information system security books published by John Wiley and Sons.

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