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Ramblings of an Information Security Analyst

Security Musings

Incident Handling: Phase 1 – Preparation

Performing incident response effectively is a complex undertaking and establishing a successful incident response capability requires significant planning and resources. Here is some ground work you need to do first and tools to have at the ready.

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Technology

Experiment: Ubuntu and My Mom»

How would a casual computer user take to Ubuntu? I put it on my mom’s computer to find out!

Tools

Using Wireshark and John to Crack LEAP»

Cisco’s wireless authentication protocol, LEAP, can be cracked using Wireshark and John the Ripper.

Security Awareness

Parents’ Guide to MySpace»

By talking to your children about on-line safety and taking steps to protect them, your family can safely benefit from the wealth of information.

Vulnerability Management

Detecting Conflicker»

This is how to detect Conflicker using Tillmann and Felix’s proof of concept network scanner for the Python newb.

Culture

Book Review: Bit Literacy»

Productivity in the Age of Information and E-mail Overload