ISACA Atlanta Chapter
I am the president of the ISACA Atlanta chapter and I'm using this website to help keep everyone informed about ISACA Atlanta events and happenings as well as what I think is interesting! Feel free to ask me anything...
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Man is Walking 4,000 Kilometers Across Australia in Stormtrooper Costume
Stormtrooper Paul French is on a journey of over 4,000 kilometer...
so… I am hosting a moving sale at my house this weekend, and I decided to take credit cards. I purchased a Square credit card reader. After rethinking this, I wondered how secure the gadget is and was happily surprised to learn that all data is encrypted and that they are PCI compliant!
Do you use the ” square”? How does it work for you?
Today’s conference breakfast sponsored by MegaPath and Fortinet covers risk, compliance and security. Beginning in the 2000’s cybercrime from organized cyber-gangs to the sale of serviced such as bonnet rentals, malware distribution and technical support via social networks has become increasingly more complex!
Threats (advanced, persistent threats) are out there… And not just for notoriety, but for financial gain. What can be done to decrease your exposure to these risks? Malicious activity can occur within trusted applications…
Navigating the security landscape: connection security; application security and content security. Determine what your needs are - don’t let a vendor tell you what they are! whatever your needs, make sure you have complete content protection… Layer your security so that if one layer misses a threat another will catch it. The earlier you block the threat, the easier it is to control.
Look at all of your third party solutions (fixing one problem at a time) and try to consolidate… Most solutions (even from the same company) are not integrated.
Main thing to keep in mind: do what makes sense for your company! Review your environment and take the appropriate steps to mitigate risk based on your risk tolerance.
What things do you do to secure your company’s data?
iSEC researchers Don Bailey and Mat Solnik claim to be able to hack their way into a securely locked car because its alarm relies on a cell phone or satellite network that can receive commands via text messaging. Devices connecting via a cellular or satellite network are assigned the equivalent of a phone number or Web address. If hackers can figure out the number or address for a particular car, they could use a PC to send commands via text messages that instruct the car to disarm, unlock and start.
One of the reasons this text-messaging approach is disconcerting is that text messages aren’t so easy to block, unless you don’t want to receive any texts (either to your car or phone). Google Voice, iBlacklist and a few others (including wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon) do offer some tools for filtering unwanted text messages.
» via Scientific American
(via emergentfutures)
Some people have heard me say, “don’t post anything on the internet or through email that you wouldn’t want your grandmother to read…” This post is an example of why…
…Social Intelligence creates a report, which it would then send to an employer. And if you don’t get a job because of your social media report, you can request a copy. Mine’s filled with delightful details, like “subject admits to use of cocaine as well as LSD,” and “subject references use of Ketamine.”
Basically, I may never work again.
What would your report look like?
This is what Brittney Watts, the beautiful young lady that was killed in the Midtown Shooting last Friday, posted in her blog one month ago - gives me chills!
got up late
had nothing to wear
took a dark shower because both lights were out
had to go downstairs to dry hair because plug didn’t work
then realized the bathroom fuse was out
spent 5 minutes looking for my car keys
spent 5 minutes trying to lock the old-school door
spilled half mymy coffee while i was trying to lock the door
wreck on ponce, horrible traffic
could not find my key card to get into the parking lot
that was my morning.
But as I started typing this, I realized that i am not dying, my family is healthy, and happy, and when i have bad days/mornings, I realize my day is a dream compared to others who are suffering from much worse. that is all.
Sometimes all it takes is a Diet Coke to get your pep back. ~Meow~
I Remember when it was just the simplest things that made me happy… playing in the front yard with my Brother and Sister; going to Milford Swim Club and playing with friends, etc.
What makes you happy now?
I think 9 out of 10 men would agree grilling a steak is the best way to cook it.
Celeb Chef Tom Colicchiio is one man who disagrees. He told Esquire roasting is his preferred technique. Interesting…and helpful! If you’re like me and want nothing to do with a grill, then having a roasted steak…
The latest draft of the next version of ISACA’s governance of enterprise IT framework—the COBIT 5 Framework—is provided here for your review and feedback. This foundational COBIT volume introduces the following that combine to provide a comprehensive, effective framework to support the governance and management of enterprise information and related technology:
- Principles
- Drivers
- Benefits
- Enablers
- Other aspects
The primary objective of this exposure is to obtain public input and comment regarding the completeness, quality and value of the development work undertaken. Please complete the short survey questionnaire below to provide your feedback on the work completed to extend, improve and advance ISACA guidance in this area. This online questionnaire will remain open until 31 July 2011.
So, I usually don’t get into highly televised court cases; however, sometimes it is impossible to miss… The Casey Anthony verdict came out at 2:15pm EST today - see this Blog (thanks @CNN) for details.
What do you think about this verdict - did the jury get it wrong?
What will you try for 30 days?
