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Control System Security in the Age of Cyberterrorism

Control System Security in the Age of Cyberterrorism

Power producers and utilities today face an unprecedented quantity of constraints upon their business operations.
Brian M. Jan 9 2004 4:49PM Security
Why Can’t Our Guys Do This?

Why Can’t Our Guys Do This?

When computer forensics is an essential component of an internal investigation, lack of familiarity with the legal and technical issues involved can prompt management to assign that component to its management information security staff.
Stevens R. Jan 9 2004 4:46PM Security
Privacy Falls Through the Web

Privacy Falls Through the Web

You wouldn’t walk around the King of Prussia Mall with your social security number tattooed on your forehead.
Lou D’Ambrosio Jan 9 2004 4:42PM Security
Out-of-Band Management for Windows Server 2003

Out-of-Band Management for Windows Server 2003

Many networked devices, such as UNIX servers, routers and switches, are accessible through local serial console ports, for initial configuration and emergency management.
Burk Murray Jan 9 2004 4:40PM Security
A Balanced Approach to Performing a Security Assessment

A Balanced Approach to Performing a Security Assessment

Fundamentally, there exist just two basic approaches to performing security assessments: vulnerability priority and asset priority.
Adam Lipson Jan 9 2004 4:38PM Security
Solving the Security Concerns of Flexible Working

Solving the Security Concerns of Flexible Working

IT security is the main barrier to the adoption of flexible working practices, according to a recent survey commissioned by Microsoft.
Bob Stream Jan 9 2004 4:33PM Security
Thinking Outside the Box About Operating System Security

Thinking Outside the Box About Operating System Security

Today’s operating systems are more sophisticated and feature-rich than ever before, which makes them substantially more useful to the enterprise, but also adds to security vulnerability - unless the operating systems are configured, administered and monitored correctly.
Arvind Krishna Jan 9 2004 4:30PM Security
The Art of War: Part 1

The Art of War: Part 1

"The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable." Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Darren Thomas Jan 9 2004 4:25PM Security
Wardialing - The Forgotten Front in the War against Hackers

Wardialing - The Forgotten Front in the War against Hackers

Hackers have thousands of different ways to access or exploit computing environments.
Jonathan Gossels, Jan 9 2004 4:21PM Security
Security Devices Don’t Always Save Companies from Hackers

Security Devices Don’t Always Save Companies from Hackers

On May 29, 2003, the Computer Security Institute (CSI) and the FBI published the results of their most recent Computer Crime and Security Survey, now in its eighth year.
Staff Writers Jan 9 2004 4:16PM Security
The Art of War: Part 2

The Art of War: Part 2

"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Darren Thomas Jan 9 2004 4:13PM Security
Cyberwarriors Doing Battle with Themselves

Cyberwarriors Doing Battle with Themselves

All too often, we shoot ourselves in the foot as information security professionals by the language we use with executives.
Dan Houser Jan 9 2004 4:10PM Security
Placing Strategic Security on the Front Burner

Placing Strategic Security on the Front Burner

Given a choice between spending money on enterprise resource planning (ERP) or information security, organizations typically choose the former.
Adam Lipson Jan 9 2004 4:09PM Security
The Art of War: Part 3

The Art of War: Part 3

"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Darren Thomas Jan 9 2004 4:02PM Security
Intrusion Prevention and Detection: Are They Just Missing the Point?

Intrusion Prevention and Detection: Are They Just Missing the Point?

Organizations know they must protect themselves from the mysterious enemy that is a ‘hacker’ and viruses such as LoveLetter, but often there is a misguided belief that these external threats are the main risks to businesses.
Jean-Charles Barbou Jan 9 2004 3:59PM Security
Expert vs. Expertise: Computer Forensics and the Alternative OS

Expert vs. Expertise: Computer Forensics and the Alternative OS

No longer a dark and mysterious process, computer forensics has been significantly on the scene for more than five years now.
Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale Jan 9 2004 3:56PM Security
The Art of War: Part 4

The Art of War: Part 4

"Success in warfare is gained by carefully accommodating ourselves to the enemy's purpose. If the enemy shows an inclination to advance, lure him on to do so; if he is anxious to retreat, delay on purpose that he may carry out his intentions." Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Darren Thomas Jan 9 2004 3:55PM Security
Changing the Game

Changing the Game

The internet age has heralded unprecedented opportunities.
Geoff Haggart Jan 9 2004 3:51PM Security
The Art of War: Part 5

The Art of War: Part 5

"Though the enemy be stronger in numbers, we may prevent him from fighting. Scheme so as to discover his plans and the likelihood of their success. Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity. Force him to reveal himself, so as to find out his vulnerable spots." Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Darren Thomas Jan 9 2004 3:50PM Security
Is Patch Management a Failing Strategy?

Is Patch Management a Failing Strategy?

If recent headlines about the Blaster worm sounded familiar, it was with good reason. Earlier this year, another worm was wreaking havoc on the internet, targeting a well-known Microsoft vulnerability.
Phil Hollows Jan 9 2004 3:46PM Security

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