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26 Nov 2012Fix for painful authenticated web vulnerability scans requiring MFA
Authenticated web security scans are one of the most frustrating parts of web security assessments. I mean they're downright painful, oftentimes seemingly impossible - especially if multi-factor authentication (MFA) technology is in use. Yet authenticated scans are critically important. It's scary how many times I uncover serious flaws (i.e. SQL injection) while logged-in as a typical user of a web site/application. That is if I can get my web vulnerability ...
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13 Nov 2012
Are you doing enough to protect your secrets? It’s unlikely.
If the person who heads the CIA can't keep his "secrets"; nothing's secret. It's as simple as that.What are you doing to ensure your intellectual property is protected?Lawyers will claim their contracts are enough. Management will leave their heads in the sand and claim their IT folks are handling it. Neither are enough.Fix the silly/ridiculous/inexcusable low-hanging fruit on your network and then put the proper technologies and procedures in place ...
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10 Oct 2012
Arguing for infosec’s limitations
Here's a powerful information security-related quote that underscores many of the challenges we face:"Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can." -Willis R. Whitney Is your management on board with security or not? They're either part of the solution or part of the problem. It's up to you to take the appropriate steps to ...
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04 Oct 2012
Calling all executives and managers…
For all those who don't quite "get" information security...You've heard the saying: It's not what happens to you in life that is important - what matters is how you react to what happens. Don't let this be your mantra for managing information risks!It DOES matter what happens to you...figure out where you're weak and don't let it happen. Oh, and, have a Plan B....
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02 Oct 2012
Windows server and workstation security essentials
Over the past couple of months I was so focused on writing new content that I've been remiss in posting it online. Here are some tips, thoughts and general opinions around Windows server and workstation security:Desktop backup oversights that can get you into a bindFree open source security tools for finding and fixing Windows flawsMobile security and how you can no longer ignore its impact on enterprise desktop management Why ...
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01 Oct 2012
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25 Sep 2012
Be it in healthcare or infosec, the short term is for losers
With all the doctor & hospital visits I've gone (and am still going) through with family members in the past few years, I've come to the conclusion that many (most?) healthcare providers - especially those smart doctors society holds on a pedestal - absolutely cannot see the big picture. They can't think past the appointment time slot in which they're currently working, much less next year and beyond.Adding to the ...
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21 Sep 2012
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11 Sep 2012
GoDaddy: ‘Malfunction’ as the new scapegoat?
We've been hearing about 'computer glitch' for a while. That's what the talking heads on the news always cite when something goes awry with a computer system. Perhaps 'malfunction' is the new scapegoat? That's the route GoDaddy is taking. They say it was a 'malfunction', not hacking, that took them and presumably hundreds of thousands (millions?) of other systems offline for hours yesterday.I'm sure it had nothing to do with ...
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16 Aug 2012
You can’t buy security for $1, but some people will fall for it
I recently deposited a check at a giant monster mega bank that's continually trying to sell me new services and the teller asked: "Would you like to buy identity theft protection for just $1 today?"Wow, really...so you're saying my personal information will be safe and secure for a mere $1...!? Amazing...but no thanks. Sadly, many in management are like the average consumer: they just don't realize what it takes to ...
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