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26 Sep 2008Point about users & malware I’ve been trying to get across
I feel as if my opinion on a malware-related security vulnerability I've been pointing out for years has been validated. By actual research!Here's the deal: It's when users get pop-ups/dialog boxes from web sites, etc....All they want to do is get rid of it, right? It's human nature. They don't care which option they click or what the outcome may be. I'm guilty of doing the same thing. It's something ...
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23 Sep 2008
Another job site for security careers
In addition to the job sites catering to security professionals I mentioned in a previous post, here's another site for you...Can't vouch for its quality but it looks promising:www.security-jobs.info...
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03 Sep 2008
In search of a good personal firewall…
Ever since my all-time favorite personal firewall - BlackICE - went away, I've been searching for product that could fill its shoes. I'm still searching...and it's a pain. Thanks ISS!!Anyway, I came across this "Firewall Challenge" site that compares the well-known and not so well-known personal firewall products, shows test results along with vendor responses, and gives a yay or nay on whether or not the product is recommended. Use ...
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19 Aug 2008
Neat site for getting the scoop on people’s backgrounds
Want to see what the real scoop is on the person you're hiring but don't want to spend any $$$ on running a background check? I know, it's only like $5 but I'm just being realistic because I know some people would not spend that kind of money willy-nilly. Or, are you not getting a good feeling about your boss and are wondering about his or her past? Well, here's ...
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24 Jun 2008
Good security resource worthing checking out
If you haven't been over to NIST's National Vulnerability Database site lately, it's worth checking out. There's tons of good info on system hardening, vulnerability research, and more. If you're here in the U.S., you helped fund it so you might as well use it, right?...
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03 Jun 2008
Two job resources in case you’re looking…
Here are a couple of mailing lists worth checking out if you're looking for a new job in information security:http://jobcenter.ittoolbox.com (under 'Sign up for Job Alerts' - you may have to login)http://www.securityfocus.com/archive (select Security Jobs and enter your email address)You may get a lot of notifications, but if you're in the market, that's not a bad thing! I've seen some jobs posted that actually look pretty good....
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31 Mar 2008
Great networking, security, and forensics resource
Speaking of Laura Chappell, if you're not familiar with her work, I recommend you check it out. As far as I'm concerned, she's the original networking guru/goddess/queen. She knows a lot about a lot when it comes to networking protocols, security, and forensics....If you've never been to one of her sessions or classes, you haven't lived (or learned) all you can about this field. Laura's got some great material - ...
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