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Software [In]security: Balancing All the Breaking with some Building By Gary McGraw Aug 30, 2011 Security expert Gary McGraw argues that the software security industry is favoring offense at the expense of defense, and that more proactive defense is needed.

Software [In]security: Software Security Zombies By Gary McGraw Jul 21, 2011 Software security expert Gary McGraw reviews some of the most important security concepts — before they eat your (network's) brains.

Software [In]security: Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Security By Gary McGraw Jun 17, 2011 Security expert Gary McGraw provides some issues to consider when it comes to adoption of cloud services and their impact on security in your organization.

Software [In]security: Computer Security and International Norms By Gary McGraw May 30, 2011 The Obama administration recently released its "International Strategy for Cyberspace" outlining America's ideals and strategies for cyberspace. Security expert Gary McGraw explains why he thinks the document is promising in its effort to make our national goals and policies clear when it comes to cyberspace.

Data Leakage During a Time of Economic Recession By Brad Bowers May 25, 2011 Brad Bowers looks at some of the causes of data leakage and how a weak economy may increase the risks.

2011 Collegiate Cyber Defense Challenge: Shaping the Cyber Warriors of Tomorrow By Brad Bowers May 2, 2011 Brad Bowers provides an intriguing look into the 2011 Mid-Atlantic CCDC attack-and-defense competition for information technology students.

Software [In]security: vBSIMM (BSIMM for Vendors) By Gary McGraw, Sammy Migues Apr 12, 2011 How do you ensure that your third-party software vendors practice good software security? Software security expert Gary McGraw explains how the Building Security In Maturity Model can play a central role in this effort.

Secure Your Windows 7 System Now! By John Traenkenschuh Mar 9, 2011 John Traenkenschuh presents three simple tasks to help you secure your Windows 7 system: create backups, consider optional security software, and control the interfaces to the system.

Secure Your Facebook Account Now! By John Traenkenschuh Mar 2, 2011 John Traenkenschuh guides you through several profile changes you can implement to protect your data on Facebook.

Software [In]security: Software Patents and Fault Injection By Gary McGraw Feb 28, 2011 Gary McGraw explains how another party may get a patent on a technique he had a hand in inventing.

Secure Your Android™ Phone Now! By John Traenkenschuh Feb 23, 2011 John Traenkenschuh reviews eight simple tools and techniques you can try to secure your service, your information, and more on your Android phone.

Firesheep, Fireshepherd, and Facebook: Understanding Session Hijacking By Mike Chapple Feb 22, 2011 Mike Chapple shows you how web authentication makes session hijacking possible, how Firesheep exploits these vulnerabilities, and the measures that website administrators, web developers, and end users can take to protect against session hijacking attacks.

Encryption 101: Keys, Algorithms and You By Mike Chapple Feb 15, 2011 Mike Chapple shows how to protect confidential information via encryption, and teaches the basics when it comes to selecting an encryption technology.

Computer Incident Response and Product Security: Operating an Incident Response Team By Damir Rajnovic Dec 17, 2010 This chapter covers aspects of running an incidence response team (IRT) such as team size, team member profiles, cooperating with other groups, preparing for incidents, and measuring success.

Information Security Bookshelf: Part 2 (2011 Edition) By Ed Tittel Dec 13, 2010 In this second part of a two-part series on information security books, Ed Tittel compiles a collection of pointers to useful and informative books on information security.

Information Security Bookshelf: Part 1 (2011 Edition) By Ed Tittel Dec 6, 2010 In this first part of a two-part series on information security books, Ed Tittel compiles a collection of pointers to useful and informative books on information security.

Software [In]security: Cyber Warmongering and Influence Peddling By Gary McGraw, Ivan Arce Nov 24, 2010 Gary McGraw & Ivan Arce explain how the current climate of exaggeration and FUD surrounding cyber attacks does not ultimately serve the best interests of computer security research — or our country.

Software [In]security: Technology Transfer By Gary McGraw Oct 26, 2010 Gary McGraw discusses the evolution of a source code scanning tool from research project to commercial project and details the transfer of technology that made it all happen.

The Evolution of Evil: Changes in the Use of USB Devices as Delivery Mechanisms for Malicious Code By Brad Bowers Oct 7, 2010 USB microcontrollers are small, capable of circumventing most malware detection software, and can deliver devastating payloads. Brad Bowers takes a closer look at this new attack vector and reveals some of the challenges IT security professionals face as the use of microcontrollers as an attack platform matures.

Getting Owned: The USB Keystroke Injection Attack By Seth Fogie Oct 6, 2010 What do you call a USB-based device that can bypass all AV and autorun policies? Although most would consider it a perfect mischievous attack vector, Hyundai has used it as a tool to build customer loyalty. This leaves Seth Fogie wondering: Are people planning to use this technology maliciously?

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