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  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^29: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
    President Obama explains how the growth of digital networks has increased the need to invest in online security, as well as steps individuals can take to protect themselves from online threats. Oc...

    Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIIY9AQSqbY&feature=playe...
    • 17 Oct 2009, 7:47 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^30: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
    Monthly Cyber Security Tips Newsletter October 2009: October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – Our Shared Responsibility

    In recognition of the 2009 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, this edition of the newsletter is designed to provide you with the TOP 10 Cyber Security Tips that you can - and should - use to protect your computer system.

    1. Think Before You Click

    Always think before you click on links or images in an email, instant message, or on web sites. Be cautious when you receive an attachment from unknown sources. Even if you know and trust the sender of the email, instant message, web site, or a friend's social networking page, it is still prudent to use caution when navigating pages and clicking on links or images.

    2. Use Hard to Guess Passwords

    Developing good password practices will help keep your personal information and identity more secure. Passwords should have at least eight characters and include uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals and symbols.

    3. Avoid Phishing Scams

    Phishing is a form of identity theft in which the intent is to steal your personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, or other information. Do not reply to emails that ask you to “verify your information” or to “confirm your user-id and password.”

    4. Shop Safely Online

    When shopping online always know with whom you're dealing. When submitting your purchase information, look for the "lock" icon on the browser's status bar to be sure your information is secure during transmission. Always remember to p ay by credit card and keep a paper trail.

    5. Protect Your Identity

    When visiting web sites, it's important to know what information is being collected, by whom and how it will be used. Web sites track visitors as they navigate through cyberspace, therefore, data may be collected about you as a result of many of your online activities. Please keep in mind most legitimate web sites include a privacy statement. The privacy statement is usually located at the bottom of the home page and details the type of personally identifiable information the site collects about its visitors, how the information is used - including with whom it may be shared - and how users can control the information that is gathered.

    6. Dispose of Information Properly

    Before discarding your computer or portable storage devices, you need to be sure that the data contained on the device has been erased or "wiped." Read/writable media (including your hard drive) should be "wiped" using Department of Defense (DOD) compliant software.

    7. Protect Your Children Online

    Discuss and set guidelines and rules for computer use with your child. Post these rules by the computer as a reminder. Familiarize yourself with your child's online activities and maintain a dialogue with your child about what applications they are using. Consider using parental control tools that are provided by some Internet Service Providers and available for purchase as separate software packages.

    8. Protect Your Portable Devices

    It is important to make sure you secure your portable devices to protect both the device and the information contained on the device. Always establish a password on all devices. If your device has Bluetooth functionality and it’s not used, check to be sure this setting is disabled. Some devices have Bluetooth-enabled by default. If the Bluetooth functionality is used, be sure to change the default password for connecting to a Bluetooth enabled device. Encrypt data and data transmissions whenever possible.

    9. Secure Your Wireless Network

    Wireless networks are not as secure as the traditional "wired" networks, but you can minimize the risk on your wireless network by e nabling encryption, changing the default password, changing the Service Set Identifier (SSID) name (which is the name of your network) as well as turning off SSID broadcasting and using the MAC filtering feature, which allows you to designate and restrict which computers can connect to your wireless network .

    10. Back-Up Important Files

    Back-up your important files minimally on a weekly basis. Don’t risk losing your important documents, images or files!

    For more information on the Top 10 Cyber Security Tips,
    please visit the MS-ISAC Monthly Cyber Security Newsletter Tips:
    http://www.msisac.org/awareness/news
    • 17 Oct 2009, 7:50 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^31: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
    As a hacker and organizer of Defcon, at event at which computer security vulnerabilities and exploits are routinely unveiled, Jeff Moss seemed an unusual choice when he was named to the Homeland Security Advisory Council in June.

    But his background and lack of government experience brings a fresh, outsider's perspective to a public sector plagued by a fast-changing threat landscape, perpetual turf wars, and bureaucratic inertia.

    With National Cyber Security Awareness Month under way, CNET News discussed with Moss his new role, his thoughts on the national ID card debate, and how the government wants to use social media sites for
    public emergency alerts. This edited interview is the first of two parts. Part two will run on Monday.

    Link: http://www.infosecnews.org/pipermail/isn/2009-October/018361...
    • 19 Oct 2009, 2:55 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^32: Quiz: Separate Cyber Security Fact From Fiction
    How well do you know the threats posed by cyber attacks?

    Link: http://www.cio.com/article/505375/Quiz_Separate_Cyber_Securi...
    • 20 Oct 2009, 10:32 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^33: Cybersecurity: Is the U.S. Government doing enough?
    It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Does this mean the U.S. Government is getting serious about cybersecurity?

    Link: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=2532
    • 20 Oct 2009, 10:34 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^34: AT&T Supports Efforts to Help Protect U.S. IT Infrastructure During Cyber Security Awareness Month
    In its ongoing commitment to communicating the importance of cybersecurity issues, AT&T* has announced its support for National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an initiative led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise awareness of cybersecurity among governments, businesses and consumers. AT&T delivers a suite of security and business continuity services to help assess vulnerabilities, protect infrastructure, detect attacks and respond to suspicious activities and events. This year alone, AT&T plans to invest between $17 to $18 billion in its wireless and wireline networks. This investment will help AT&T meet the rapid global expansion of advanced information technology and services, in addition to enhancing reliability and security.

    Link: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-supports-efforts...
    • 22 Oct 2009, 2:28 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^35: Coast Guard's role in cybersecurity
    In an effort to combat more than 25,000 infections or malicious payloads carried in an average of 12 million monthly e-mail messages, the Coast Guard Computer Incident Response Team is always ready to provide for the cybersecurity protection of more than 40,000 Coast Guard systems and networks.

    With this vigilance in mind, the Coast Guard actively participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month—now in its sixth year. The theme for the 2009 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is “Our Shared Responsibility.”

    Link: http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/786/355450/
    • 22 Oct 2009, 2:31 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^36: Identity Theft 911 Knowledge Center Provides Resources, Tips for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and National Prot
    In conjunction with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and National ProtectYour Identity Week, Identity Theft 911 (http://www.identitytheft911.com), America`s leading identity theft resolution and education services provider, is providing
    information on safeguarding and managing one`s identity and educating consumers,businesses and the media via its Identity Theft 911 Knowledge Center.

    The resources, located at http://www.identitytheft911.org, include:

    * Original Research/White Papers
    * Consumer Tips, News Alerts and Original Articles
    * Monthly Industry-Focused Newsletters
    * Identity Theft FAQs

    Identity Theft 911 also has a number of highly respected experts available for interviews during the month and week. They have extensive expertise and can comment on virtually all topics related to identity fraud, identity theft, cybercrime and data security. They include:

    Ondrej Krehel-Information Security Officer
    Eduard Goodman-Chief Privacy Officer
    Matt Cullina-CEO
    Adam Levin-Chairman and Co-Founder

    Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS221379+22-Oc...
    • 23 Oct 2009, 2:05 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^37: House Passes Cybersecurity Resolution
    With nine days left to go in October, the House on Thursday unanimously passed Rep.Yvette Clarke's, resolution honoring National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The Senate approved a similar measure several weeks ago." This Congress understands that our citizens rely on information technology in every aspect of our lives - from managing businesses to social networking," the New York Democrat said in a statement. "As innovation spurs increased access and demand for the internet and information technologies, cyber warfare and cyber crime are increasing in sophistication and frequency."

    Link: http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/10/house-passe...
    • 23 Oct 2009, 2:08 pm
  • Sandy Riedel
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    Re^38: Cyber Security Fair in California - to expose visitors to the world of hackers and other cyber threats.
    The Cyber Security Fair at Cal Poly Pomona on Friday will expose visitors to the world of hackers and other cyber threats.

    The fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center, will not only demonstrate how to combat problems, it will open a window into the world of hackers and the ways they exploit you. The event, which is open to the public, corresponds with National Cyber Security Awareness Month and is for experts and casual computer users alike.

    "By knowing how a hacker works and how he thinks, computer users can better protect their privacy,"

    Link: http://www.allbusiness.com/technology/software-services-appl...
    • 23 Oct 2009, 2:22 pm