Category Archives: Cybersecurity
Cyber Security radar (dashboard) and other online threat level indicators
There are some online resources indicating the current threat level related to cyber security. Radar is explained here. Cyber Security Index by SecureWorks Threat Meter by VeriSign AlertLevel by CERT-EU “number of cases” Infocon as part of Dashboard by SANS … Continue reading
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Report on Cybersecurity Black Market, by RAND and Juniper
RAND has published an interesting report on the cybersecurity black market. This report “Markets for Cybercrime Tools and Stolen Data” was sponsored by Juniper . (direct link to pdf). This report is good reading for any security professional, worth to … Continue reading
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Good to Know, Critical Controls for Effective Cyber Defense
Often referred as “SANS Twenty Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense“, is a collection of controls which are believed to have the greatest impact in improving risk posture against real-world threats. There is no shortcut or “miracle medicin” when … Continue reading
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Mandiant Intelligence Center Report 2013
Surveillance, cybersecurity… These are Hot topics today. As a information security professional, it is good to know that there are several reports available. Please use your own judgement and conclusions when reading these reports. What this is about? What it … Continue reading
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Cyber risk reports by HP
HP has published the latest revision of their report, available via Security Intelligence and Risk Management page. The HP 2012 Cyber Risk Report is an annual collaboration among groups within HP Enterprise Security Products that gives organizations a view into … Continue reading
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New set of International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs), WCIT-12
Next World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12) have ITRs (International Telecommunications Regulations) on their agenda. Updates can be expected on Human Rights, Security, Privacy, Critical Infrastructure and etc. areas. For more information, see WCIT-12. From WCIT-12: This landmark conference will … Continue reading
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Cybersecurity, recommendations for governments by DIGITALEUROPE, JEITA and ITI
Cybersecurity is clearly an issue for national security. 3 organizations have created a joined set of recommendations for governments. DIGITALEUROPE represents the digital technology industry in Europe http://www.digitaleurope.org JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association http://www.jeita.or.jp/english/ ITI Information Technology … Continue reading
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