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Updated ISO 27000, 27001 and 27002

The most important Information Security Management standard has been updated. 27000:2012 Overview and vocabulary download 27001:2013 Requirements 27002:2013 Code of practice for information security controls Other Links The new version of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is here Transition Guide Mapping Guide 27001:2013 … Continue reading

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EU Directive 2013/40/EU on attacks against information systems

There is a new EU Directive 2013/40/EU, which defines following as offences: Illegal access to information systems Illegal system interference Illegal data interference Illegal interception Tools used for committing offences Transposition: Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations … 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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Explore, Discover, and be the mapmaker for the Open Street Map :-)

Is there a new building, or a new road being build? Did you find out a new path in the park/forest? Are you wondering and waiting when they will update the maps for you to use? Open Street Map (OSM) … Continue reading

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GPX Editor, Tool for editing GPX files

GPX Editor is an open source tool for editing your GPX files. For example those GPX files recorded by Maverick. Plus: No installation required Minus: Some practical problems at cutting the tracks Note: I’m using this before posting tracks into … Continue reading

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Android Device Manager, a way to locate your phone or tablet

Android Device Manager is a new function in Android to be able to locate your phone. It should work for android 2.2 and up. After login to device manager https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager, one can see the latest location of the phone or … Continue reading

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Avira Free Antivirus, Tool for basic protection

There are several different antivirus programs on the market. One of the free alternatives is Avira . One can configure real-time scan mode (reading/writing), update frequency etc. Plus: Simple GUI No learning curve The scan mode settings might slow down … Continue reading

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