Internet Security Systems, which provides a training program known as X-Force for system security and threat protection, has selected Global Knowledge of Cary to be its national training partner.

The X-Force program includes a curriculum of hands-on training and knowledge from a group of acknowledged leaders in systems security and threats.

Global Knowledge, which offers training services to 450 of the Fortune 500, will begin offering ISS courses during the second quarter of 2003.

ISS X-Force: www.iss.net/education

Global Knowledge: www.globalknowledge.com