The SecurityOrb Show Aug 22, 2012
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Vulnerabiltiy Management in the Cloud
Vulnerability management is a key component of a strong information security program. And that's making sure that with everything you're doing – in the cloud, on the desktop, browsers and server environments – you can reduce the vulnerabilities so that no matter what threats are out there, they are less likely to be successful.
Website “WeKnowYourHouse.com” Threats Your Privacy and Safety
A new website known as WeKnowYourHouse.com combinations tweets by users who write about being home and sifts through those posts to find ones that also include the users' location data. Having those two pieces of information, which are publicly available, the site also incorporates Google Streetview to post an image of the person's home.
Proposed Legislation to Curb 1.3 million Demand for Subscriber Information in 2011
With the introduction of a newly drafted legislation by Representative Edward Markey, he is looking for a way to curb the growing number of requests wireless carriers receive from U.S. law enforcement agencies for their customers' phone records.
Large collection of Free Microsoft eBooks
Microsoft has released a large collection of Free Microsoft eBooks for you, including: SharePoint, Visual Studio, Windows Phone, Windows 8, Office 365, Office 2010, SQL Server 2012, Azure, and more.
2012 Washington D.C. Tech-Security Conference
This year, the Washington D.C. Tech-Security Conference will bring together private industry, government decision makers and technical enthusiasts in the fields of Information & Network Security. This unique conference format will provide several interactive high intensity sessions as well as tremendous networking opportunities.
Dropbox confirms it was hacked, offers users help
After a two-week investigation, the online file storage service confirms that usernames and passwords were stolen from third party Web sites and then used to access Dropbox accounts.
EC-Council University Offering Ethical Hacking Scholarship
EC-Council University (ECCU) is offering a full scholarship for its Master of Security Science (MSS) Program. The MSS prepares students for leadership positions in the cyber security industry. A 36-hour program, the course work can be completed online in as little as two years. Specifically the program offers in-depth instruction in the areas of ethical hacking, network security, digital forensics, disaster recovery, organizational structure and behavior, leadership and communication.
