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Adhost Blog

Adhost is now a Seattle SAS 70 Data Center

We are pleased to announce Adhost successfully passed a SAS 70 Type I audit on July 18, 2008. An independent service auditor examined the policies, procedures and business processes in place at Adhost during a week-long on-site visit. The following controls related to the colocation services provided in our Seattle data centers were audited:

1. Control Environment: discipline and structure are a key component of the organization and influence the control consciousness of its personnel.
2. Physical Security: business premises and information systems are protected from unauthorized access, damage and interference.
3. Environmental security: critical information technology infrastructure is protected from certain environmental threats.
4. Availability: colocation facility is available and accessible to its customers
5. Operations: Operations department identifies and resolves problems affecting the colocation facility or customers in a timely manner.

Our success in passing the SAS 70 audit validates Adhost’s commitment to provide exceptional colocation and web hosting service to our clients. To learn more about SAS 70 and the details of the audit, visit our SAS 70 page.

Seattle Internet Events in September

Fall is a great time to attend networking events. Here are a couple that could also benefit your Web site:

• Sept. 10 Seattle Direct Marketing Association Dinner Event: Search Advertising – It’s What’s for Dinner
• Sept. 25: WTIA Technology in Focus Series: Cashing In On Web Services

SANS Training Program for the CISSP Certification Exam Class

Michael K. Smith, CISSP and GISP, as well as Adhost’s CTO, will be teaching the SANS® +S™ Training Program for the CISSP® Certification Exam Class beginning on October 23, 2008. This is the Mentor-led class that meets every Thursday* from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for 10 sessions. The classes will be held at Adhost’s Fisher Plaza Facility. If you are planning on taking the CISSP exam, then this class will give you study materials and guidance that will help you pass the exam the first time!

To sign up for the class, please visit www.sans.org/info/30959 and put “Mentor Recruit” in the Registration Notes Section.

* No class on November 27th, December 25th and January 1st. The 10 sessions accommodates these dates.

***US Department of Defense employees and contractors*** The CISSP(R) Certification is one of the certifications required by the DoD Directive 8570, www.sans.org/info/30969.

Why Choose the Mentor Program?
The Mentor Program, www.sans.org/info/30964, consists of small, local run, 10 week classes utilizing the same great SANS coursework presented at the larger conferences. Mentors and students report several major advantages to the Mentor format: Cost savings, time to digest the material, convenient evening classes, and community networking.

COST SAVINGS: Is the slowing economy resulting in reduced training budgets? With the SANS Mentor program, you save 25% off the regular SANS tuition fee with the ability to save even more with group discounts (see below). No need to spend money on travel and living expenses or spend a week away from the family.

PACED STUDY: Take 10 weeks not 6 days to work through and understand the material. Past students report that the slower pace allows them to absorb and apply the information. Each session provides you the opportunity to apply the materials the next day when you return to the office!

EVENING CLASSES: The Mentor program provides a method for learning the SANS materials and working towards a GIAC certification without taking time off from work.

COMMUNITY NETWORKING: The Mentor program allows you to work with local security professionals in an open discussion format. This community networking has been identified by students as a major benefit of the Mentor program.

One recent Mentor student commented, “I thought that the class was great. I would consider taking another SANS Mentor Program class. It was much more convenient than traveling and I had the ability to review material at my own pace.”