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Interview with Mitch Dembin, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Microsoft's former Chief Security Advisor: Part 2
I recently had the opportunity to interview Mr. Mitch Dembin. An authority on information security, Mr. Dembin was formerly the Chief Security Advisor for Microsoft and currently works for the Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. What follows are excerpts from our exchange.

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Oct 29, 2008 to
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Interview with Mitch Dembin, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Microsoft's former Chief Security Advisor: Part 1
I recently had the opportunity to interview Mr. Mitch Dembin. An authority on information security, Mr. Dembin was formerly the Chief Security Advisor for Microsoft and currently works for the Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. What follows are excerpts from our exchange.

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Oct 28, 2008 to
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Security Awareness Training
Once an information security policy has been drafted, the next step is to disseminate it to your employees. How should this be done? How often? Read on for a quick look at how to keep that policy fresh and effective.

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Aug 29, 2008 to
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Cell Phones in the Office: Security Matters
The abundance of camera phones that also provide audio recording capabilities should make you take notice. Even in a secure environment, these devices can pose an information security risk.

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Aug 27, 2008 to
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Failed Storage: Security Measures (Part 2)
When a hard drive dies, dead doesn’t always mean “unreadable.” In this two part series, I explore how to handle storage device and media failures. Don’t let data you thought was lost be resurrected by the wrong people…

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Aug 27, 2008 to
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Failed Storage: Security Measures (Part 1)
When a hard drive dies, dead doesn’t always mean “unreadable.” In this two part series, I explore how to handle storage device and media failures. Don’t let data you thought was lost be resurrected by the wrong people…

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Aug 27, 2008 to
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Biometrics in the Small Business Environment: Part 2
The word "biometrics" conjures up images of cyborgs, science-fiction movies, and futuristic realities that only exist in the realm of Hollywood. However, this technology is real, fully functional, and quite possibly coming to an office near you.

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Aug 19, 2008 to
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Tips on How to Keep Confidential Information Secure
The internet is a wondrous thing. The information at our fingertips is endless. It's a privilege to live in a world where technology allows us to be connected almost anywhere we go. But with great privilege comes even greater responsibility. Keeping your personal info secure is no easy task...

Published by Jake Shores (3,047 pts ) on Aug 5, 2008 to
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Just Enough Security - Part 1
Protecting sensitive information and critical systems is a balancing act, balancing constraints with operational effectiveness. This is the first in a series of articles that comprise and introduction to the Just Enough Security (JES) approach to information security. Application of the JES principles provide "reasonable and appropriate" protection...

Published by Tom Olzak, CISSP (5,915 pts ) on Jul 1, 2008 to
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