Re-Thinking Defense in Depth
Not to be too much of a contrarian, but I have to look at all "truisms" and question them.Every security punndit in the world talks about Defense in Depth.
Threat Chaos
Richard Stiennon delivers a timely, succinct exploration of cyber threats, hack attacks, crime on the web, and information warfare.
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Ah.... users.
Amusing story of the trouble that can be caused by unbridled downloading of cool screen savers. It turns out the screen saver in question was down loaded by one employee at this law firm who emailed everyone else to tell them about it.
Other security blogs
Where do you go every day for security information and analysis?Here are a few of the sites I make it a point to read.
Anti-Spyware TV Commercial
Want to see what I beleive to be the first TV commercial for an anti-spyware product?Click here.
Tip of the Iceberg
A spate of identity thefts in recent weeks brings to mind an experience I had the summer of ’78.I was a welder at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
Security Haiku
Consultants agreeSecurity AwarenessIs the solutionStiennon knows betterSecurity AwarenessEvaporates...
Web Application Firewalls.
Anyone who has worked as a security auditor, sometimes called a “white hat...
Compliance GLB
The recent break-in at Sumitomo Mitsui’s London bank underscores the daily exposure banks face from cyber criminals. Financial institutions have long been the target of news making attacks.
Formula for Disaster: Banks plus Spyware
A few months ago I went to our local credit union to add my name to my wife’s checking account. Like most credit unions the atmosphere was relaxed and neighborly.
Getting Physical
Sometimes a security guy gets enthralled by good old physical security. You know, bullet proof vests, guns, ammo.