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13 Aug 2018CNN news story on Omarosa getting fired from the White House that quotes me on the reality of security culture
Security culture is everything. If you work in security, you probably already know that...For business executives, though...well, that mindset is largely absent. In fact, as this new CNN piece I'm quoted in about Omarosa secretly recording her firing in the most "secure" room of the White House highlights, talk is cheap. IT and corporate security professionals can evangelize the importance of security - especially security culture - all day long, ...
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14 May 2014Web security vulnerability testing and management resources you need
Here are some recent pieces I've written that can make or break your success in information security: - See more at: http://securityonwheels.blogspot.com/#sthash.YEhOcnEF.dpufHere are some recent pieces I've written that can make or break your success in information security: - See more at: http://securityonwheels.blogspot.com/#sthash.YEhOcnEF.dpufHere are some recent pieces I've written that can make or break your success in information security: - See more at: http://securityonwheels.blogspot.com/#sthash.YEhOcnEF.dpufHere are some recent pieces I've written ...
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28 Mar 2012
This is your crazy JetBlue captain speaking
Anyone is capable of doing anything...that's what comes to mind when I think about the JetBlue captain going mad on a flight yesterday. Here's what I know...Just because someone has passed a background check, has a good references and has created a good track record for himself doesn't mean he's not capable of flying off the hook and doing bad things. This applies to pilots as in this situation and ...
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08 Feb 2012
Video: My new whitepaper on SQL Server security threats & compliance
Check out my new whitepaper The SQL Security Security Threat - It's closer than you think sponsored by Idera:...
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29 Nov 2011
HDMoore’s Law, revisited
Here's a good read by Mike Rothman (@securityincite) on how we tend to bury our heads in the sand over the most obvious things including HD Moore's Law. For years, I've had a slide in my presentations titled "Future Trends" where I've talked about how exploits are getting easier for those with ill intent:Easier access to toolsLittle knowledge neededLess elaborate “hacks”More internal breachesMobile business → less controlGreater complexity → more ...
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10 Aug 2011
My webcast/Q&A today on managing network threats
Join me today in TechTarget's SearchCompliance.com virtual tradeshow: Enterprise Risk Management: Mitigation Strategies for Today's Global Enterprise My presentation "Managing Network Security Threats with an ERM Strategy" starts around 3pm ET and I'll be doing a live Q&A just after....
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07 Apr 2010
Tools & techniques for hacking Windows servers & workstations
Ever wonder how Windows servers get hacked? Perhaps you're unsure of which approach you need to use the get the most out of your security testing at the server and desktop levels? Or you may be wondering what you need to do to lock down Windows-based Web servers? Maybe you're curious about how Windows Server 2008 R2 stands up to security tests?Well, I've got just what you need to know ...
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05 Feb 2010
My latest information security content
Here are my latest information security articles covering policies, internal threats and employee monitoring, and (when all else, fails) incident response. Enjoy!Security policy oversights and mistakes we keep makingThe real deal with internal security threatsMonitoring user activity with network analyzersLack of incident response plan leaves hole in compliance strategyIncident response – the often overlooked component of business continuityAs always, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for all of my information ...
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Kevin has written/co-written 12 books on information security including one of the best-sellers of all time:
