Our Trusted Partners
One of the many things that sets Aspire Technology Partners apart from many other service providers is our commitment to staying on the leading edge, technologically and professionally. We maintain alliances with key industry organizations and technology vendors to ensure that we are incorporating the most up-to-date standards and practices as well as the software and hardware necessary to deliver maximum value to your business in our technology solutions.
Following are some of the key organizations we partner with to achieve these goals.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide.
To learn more about Aspire and Cisco, please visit our Cisco page.
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
With more than 75,000 members in more than 160 countries, ISACA (www.isaca.org) is a recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the Information Systems Control Journal, and develops international information systems auditing and control standards. It also administers the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation, earned by more than 60,000 professionals since 1978; the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation, earned by 9,000 professionals since 2002; and the new Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) designation.
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)®
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources. The ISSA facilitates interaction and education to create a more successful environment for global information systems security and for the professionals involved.
IronPort®
IronPort® Systems is an independent business unit of Cisco. Operating as a part of Cisco's Security Technology Group, IronPort is a leading provider of anti-spam, anti-virus and anti-spyware appliances for organizations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000. IronPort email security, Web security and security management product lines utilize SenderBase®, the world's largest threat detection database, to address issues faced by corporations large and small – combining powerful performance with preventive and reactive security measures that are easy to deploy and manage.
International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc. [(ISC)²]
The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. [(ISC)²] is a not-for-profit organization charged with the responsibility of maintaining the (ISC)² CBK®, a compendium of industry best practices for information security, including those for CISSPs, SSCPs, and CAPs. The CBK is a critical component for certifying the minimum acceptable competence for professionals seeking to hold various credentials. (ISC)² also provides the information security community with education seminars, examinations and related services. In addition, (ISC)² acts to safeguard certification standards and participates in information security conferences, etc., as some of its more important activities.