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11 Dec 2008Finally a fix for the “digital divide”
Well, our people in Washington are up to it again. This time a plan for "free" broadband for Americans finally bridge the so-called gap between the Internet haves and have-nots. I thought we already had free Internet access in our local libraries but I guess that's not enough in our couch potato society. Oh, and censorship is already built into the plan - I can't fathom where it'll only go ...
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11 Dec 2008
Let this be a reminder to keep your online passwords in check
While you're shopping on Amazon.com, eBay, and elsewhere this fine holiday season, let Mike Rothman's dilemma be a reminder that we all need to take our online passwords seriously. So, keep them strong, keep them unique from one another, keep them to yourself, and (most importantly) keep them in mind. It's that long lost account that can get you....
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10 Dec 2008
Interesting new technology from Maxell
Maxell has a new technology that can analyze tape cartridges to determine if they're in good enough condition to use (and rely on) for backups. Pretty neat.Maybe this can help fill the "lack of backup testing" gap pervasive across most businesses. That is if anyone's even paying attention to their backups out there. Apparently they're not....
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10 Dec 2008
But I thought everyone had their backups under control?
Apparently there are lots of SMBs losing lots of important data...all due to lax backup policies and processes. Just look at the crazy stats in this recent post on SearchSMBStorage.com. Backups are about as basic as it gets. Talk about stupid security.It's funny - ask any network admin for his backup policy/procedure documentation and he'll have it to you in a minute flat. Apparently there's still a big disconnect somewhere.Management...where ...
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04 Dec 2008
Talk is cheap…what do you deliver?
Here's a fitting quote by Vince Lombardi related to what we deliver in our jobs as security professionals...Good thing to keep in mind these days..."Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will and be judged by only one thing: the result."...
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02 Dec 2008
My latest security content
Here's a Q&A I put together with the author of a great new book on Web security testing:Recipe for successful Web application security testingHere's a podcast I recorded for SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com:Security Policies for Windows Systems...and here's an article I was interviewed for SearchCIO-Midmarket.com that you may find interesting:SOA, SaaS and SOAP: CIOs drowning in sea of IT acronymsBe sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for all of my information security articles, podcast ...
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02 Dec 2008
You don’t have to run faster than the bear
I like the message in this post by my colleague, the one - the only Pete Lindstrom. When securing your network, apps, laptops, whatever, you don't have to have the best security - you just need to have better security than the other folks around you. It's like having a home alarm sign in your yard and while your neighbors don't. Which home is the average criminal going to go ...
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24 Nov 2008
Ever have one of those days…?
I've experienced a day so far that would normally put me in a bad mood...may even make some people cry. But it's been so comical that I'm now looking at it from a completely different perspective.Have you ever been fighting a cold/sinus infection for over 6 weeks that self-medicating isn't helping and then finally break down to call the doctor proclaiming "I'm finally going in today!"...and then you can't get ...
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22 Nov 2008
My latest security content
Here's an article I wrote for SearchSMBStorage.com:Securing DAS without breaking the bank...and here's a podcast I recorded for Securityinfowatch.com:Upgrading old physical security computersBe sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for all of my information security articles, podcast interviews, webcasts, screencasts and more....
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18 Nov 2008
Now’s the time to better yourself
According to this study, IT salaries are predicted to increase by 3.7% next year. And wow, just look at the numbers associated with those who are ITIL certified!As always - down economy or not - you have to constantly be looking at ways to better yourself and stand out above the rest. Otherwise, there's little incentive for your current or prospective employers to pay you one penny more than what ...
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