Category Archives: Security
Tip, Tune your Firefox security settings
In addition to your antivirus and firewall protection, one should consider Browser security. In firefox , there are several settings related to security. At minimum, one should check security and privacy configurations. Security Settings Open Menu -> Tools -> Options, … Continue reading
Risks and recommendation for smartphone users, report by ENISA
ENISA has published a report called “Smartphones: Information security risks, opportunities and recommendations for users”, which is good reading for smartphone security issues. 10 different risks are evaluated: R1 Data leakage R2 Improper decommissioning R3 Unintentional data disclosure R4 Phishing … Continue reading
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Test: android device connection to ad-hoc wifi
Introduction Android tablets, like Creative Ziio, support wireless connection to WIFI access points, but not to ad-hoc networks. However, with other portable devices like laptops and mobile phones, it might not be possible setup an access point, but an ad-hoc … Continue reading
Test: Android 2.3 on Xperia X10 mini pro
Introduction Android 2.3 provides more features and functions, for example see wikipedia article on android version history. CyanogenMod 7 is a modification based on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Their about page contains nice collection of screenshot to show how it looks … Continue reading
ENISA CERT support material and exercise material with DVDs
ENISA has published exercise material for people working in CERTs (Computer Emergency Response Team). First set of material is related to CERT organizations. Setting-up Guide CERT Running Guide Baseline capabilitites for national / governmental CERTs Good Practice Guide for Incident … Continue reading
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IT Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK)
IT Security Essential Body of Knowledge (EBK) is competence framework for IT Security, published by DHS (Department of Homeland Security). It introduces roles and competence areas, and defines how these are mapped with each other. The documents available are: IT … Continue reading
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Security Awareness material available, by ENISA
ENISA (European Network and Information Security Agency) has published a set of usefull material as part of their Awareness Raising project: Video clips Posters for organizations for parents Illustrations Screen savers
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