Monthly Archives for September 2007
DoD 8570.1 ISSEP coming?
Honestly, you probably could get away with a Security+ for a while (if your already in a govt security position) because the 8570.01M indicates the need for a Security+ at the very least at IAM 1. But if your position … Continue reading
SCAM InterShipCo import export email SCAM
*******************BULLSHIT SCAM*********** [b]InterShipCo.[/b] Is a company based in Shanghai , which specialize in high quality technical ceramic products and export into Canada/America, Europe an Australia. Due to the heavy nature of business that we went through in our last trade … Continue reading
Information Security – Google
Information Security Subject: Information Security Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:04 am (GMT 0) Topic Replies: 0 Hi, Currently all our libraries have generic logins for talis alto so that alto can be left logged on for all staff to … Continue reading
Encrypt ALL gmail traffic
Another great post from dmiessler: Everyone loves Google. They want to be everything to everyone, and they’re getting pretty damn good at it. Once you start using their services it gets easier and easier to migrate more of your life … Continue reading
Guinness Customers Promotion SCAM
***************SCAM********SCAM************SCAM****** GUINNESS® CUSTORMERS PROMOTION Dv-2007 program Guinness plc, South Africa. St Christo road (Sun City) FINAL_ NOTIFICATION. We happily inform you about our (guinness® national lottery program)held on the 12Th of September 2007, which you enterd as a dependent client … Continue reading
EITDR – enterprise information technology data repository
EITDR 30 Aug 11 – Update *USAF Recently changed the functionality of EITDR To all System Security Engineers and Information Assurance Officers, Here is something you might need to know. The Air Force is conducting all MANY of its certification … Continue reading
NSL provision in PATRIOT Act struck down by federal court
The National Security Letter (NSL) provision of the PATRIOT Act was struck down today by federal court judge Victor Marrero. The controversial NSL provision has allowed the FBI to secretly demand access to records held by organizations like libraries and … Continue reading
Fgpyyih804423 in 160 seconds. How Safe is Your Windows Password?
The multi-platform password cracker Ophcrack is incredibly fast. How fast? It can crack the password “Fgpyyih804423″ in 160 seconds. Most people would consider that password fairly secure. The Microsoft password strength checker rates it “strong”. The Geekwisdom password strength meter … Continue reading
The liberty/security debate
From FISA fixes to appointing a new attorney general, Congress will have many opportunities to have an honest, open discussion. September 10, 2007 This nation is overdue for a serious conversation about how to balance liberty and security — a … Continue reading
China ‘tops list’ of cyber-hackers seeking UK government secrets
China ‘tops list’ of cyber-hackers seeking UK government secrets China leads the list of countries hacking into government computers that contain Britain’s military and foreign policy secrets, Whitehall sources said yesterday.=20 The emergence of Beijing as one of the most … Continue reading