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Security
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Addressing Network Security: A Checklist 
 Checklist of considerations for small and medium-sized businesses when developing a computer network security plan. Items include e-mail activity, and antivirus, password, and remote access policies. Also includes lists of security practices (such as firewall, intrusion prevention, and identity management), and tips for identifying important digital assets and what a breach would do to business. From a company that sells network security devices. http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/smb/need_to/addressing_network_security_a_checklist.html Topics: Computers Last updated Jul 30, 2008 Analysis of an Electronic Voting System
An expose of vulnerabilities in electronic voting software. The Johns Hopkins Information Security Institute reported on security risks of the Diebold voting system, and electronic voting systems in general, when they found the system's computer source code on the Internet. "This ... independent scientific analysis of voting system source code demonstrates the fallacy of the closed-source argument for such a critical system." The site has a link to Diebold's rebuttal of the report and responses to the rebuttal. http://avirubin.com/vote/ Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Computers, Computers, Politics, Technology Last updated Sep 10, 2003 Better Business Bureau (BBB): Security & Privacy, Made Simpler
Resources for small business owners about data security and customer privacy. Some of the topics addressed by the publications on this site include privacy policies, identity theft, computer security, payment card security, and what to do if customer data is lost or stolen. From experts in computer security and business privacy. http://www.bbb.org/us/corporate-engagement/security/ Topics: Business, Computers, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Chronology of Data Breaches
"The data breaches noted ... [on this list] have been reported because the personal information compromised includes data elements useful to identity thieves, such as Social Security numbers, account numbers, and driver's license numbers." The list of mostly computer-related breaches goes back to 2005 and is updated frequently. Also includes links to related sites. From the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/ChronDataBreaches.htm Topics: Computers Last updated Jul 21, 2008 Computer Security Day
Details about this annual event (November 30) "to remind people to protect their computers and information." Features a list of over 50 suggestions for Computer Security Day activities, such as backing up data and eliminating dust from computer areas. Also includes thematic posters. From a group of professional organizations and security software companies. http://www.computersecurityday.com/ Topics: Computers Last updated Nov 29, 2007 CVE: Computer Vulnerabilities and Exposures
This site offers a list of "known vulnerabilities and security exposures" in computer operating systems and software. Find here publications and recommendations from organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, links to participating organizations, and newsletters. Browsable and searchable. http://www.cve.mitre.org/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jan 22, 2002 Cybercrime
A clearinghouse of cybercrime information and resources. There are legal and policy issues, the federal code as it relates to this subject, telephone numbers to report the different types of computer crimes, a section for children, and more. From the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the United States Department of Justice. http://www.cybercrime.gov/ Topics: Computers, Crime, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 11, 2002 Is Your Printer Spying on You?
October 2005 article about how "the US government has succeeded in persuading some color laser printer manufacturers to encode each page with identifying information," and the implications of this "yellow dot" marking system on privacy concerns. Includes a white paper, directions for printing test sheets, a dot decoding guide, a list of printers that do or don't print tracking dots, and links to more recent information. From the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). http://www.eff.org/issues/printers Topics: Computers, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Literature & Books Last updated Aug 28, 2008 Network Security Is Every Employee's Responsibility
This overview of best security practices is designed to help all employees understand how to protect computer networks from misuse and attack. Topics include password protection (complex passwords, changing passwords often, and single-use passwords), not leaving logged-in computers unattended, performing backups, e-mail security, use of mobile devices, and how to handle a security emergency (such as losing your laptop). From a computer software company. http://www.microsoft.com/midsizebusiness/security/network-security-for-employees.mspx Topics: Computers Last updated Jul 21, 2008 New E-Scams & Warnings
This page lists alerts about scams and other warnings concerning malicious software (malware), viruses, phishing, e-mail schemes, threat and extortion e-mail messages, and more. Includes an option to get e-mail alerts when new warnings are posted on the page. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm Topics: Computers, Internet Last updated Aug 5, 2008 OnGuard Online
This website "provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information." Browse fact sheets and other consumer material about topics such as identity theft, wireless security, spyware, social networking sites, investing online, and laptop security. Also includes video clips and quizzes. In English and Spanish. A partnership of several federal government organizations. http://onguardonline.gov/ Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Internet Last updated Jun 9, 2008 PC Magazine: Security
Collection of product profiles and reviews for computer security software and hardware. Browse by price range, company, or categories such as anti-spyware, anti-virus, encryption, and parental control. From PC Magazine. http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1738,4829,00.asp Topics: Computers Last updated Nov 20, 2007 Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business
This guide to protecting personal data on customers and company employees focuses on five key principles: "take stock," "scale down," "lock it," "pitch it," and "plan ahead." Includes the guide, related articles on topics such as laptop security on the road and truncating credit and debit card numbers on receipts, a slideshow presentation, and related links. Most content also available in Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/infosecurity/ Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Nov 29, 2007 A Security Analysis of the Secure Electronic Registration and Voting Experiment (SERVE)
"This report is a review and critique of computer and communication security issues in the SERVE voting system (Secure Electronic Registration and Voting Experiment), an Internet-based voting system being built for the U.S. Department of Defense's FVAP (Federal Voting Assistance Program). ... The authors are members of SPRG (the Security Peer Review Group), a panel of experts in computerized election security that was assembled by FVAP to help evaluate SERVE." http://www.servesecurityreport.org/ Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Computers, Computers, Politics, Technology Last updated Feb 17, 2004 TrustedID: Identity Theft Data Breach Alerts
This blog relates instances of data breaches that could lead to identity theft. Covers items such as lost and stolen laptop computers, student information posted on the Internet, access to computer information by former employees, and improperly discarded paper credit card receipts. Entries go back to June 2006. From TrustedID, a company that provides anti-identity theft tools. http://breachalerts.trustedid.com/ Topics: Computers, Crime Last updated Jul 21, 2008 US-CERT: United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
"Established in 2003 to protect the nation's Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation." The site features information for system administrators, computer professionals, and nontechnical and government users. Information for home users includes recovering from a Trojan horse computer virus, and home computer security issues (such as anti-virus programs, firewalls, email attachments). Updates are provided by the "National Cyber Alert System." Part of the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.us-cert.gov Topics: Computers, Computers, Internet, National Security, Terrorism Last updated Jan 29, 2009 When Employees Leave, Make Sure They're Gone
"Employee resignations and layoffs raise questions about network security and data security. Here are 7 ways to protect your small or midsize business." Tips include having a detailed and signed security policy, not signaling cutbacks in advance (to reduce the chance of cyber-theft or sabotage), cutting access immediately on termination, and monitoring remote access. From bMighty, a website on information technology for small businesses. http://bmighty.informationweek.com/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=202101445 Topics: Computers Last updated Oct 16, 2009 |
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