I Told You So
It is well known that a vital ingredient of success is not knowing that what you’re attempting can’t be done. – Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites
Why Take the Risk? Doing Risk Assessments Right
Summary
The SANS presentation Why Take the Risk? Doing Risk Assessments Right by Matthew J. Harmon, delivered at the 30th Annual Minnesota Government IT Symposium on December 7, 2011, lays out a structured approach for organizations to identify, analyze, and manage IT risks. Harmon draws on industry standards and real-world examples to show how a disciplined risk assessment process can both prevent loss and add strategic value.
Incident Handling, Forensics and Hacking Techniques
The SANS Incident Handling & Forensics presentation by Matthew J. Harmon provides a comprehensive overview of how organizations should prepare for, respond to, and learn from security incidents. Drawing on industry best practices and real-world examples, it emphasizes the importance of structured processes, clear communication, and rigorous evidence handling to minimize damage and restore operations promptly.
ISO Focus+ Article: Plugging Security Gaps
The attached article examines the explosive adoption of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology across industries and the emerging security concerns that threaten its continued growth. As organizationsfrom the U.S. Department of Defense to livestock ranchers and healthcare providersincreasingly rely on RFID for tracking assets, the industry must confront vulnerabilities that could undermine both privacy and trust in this pervasive technology.