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FIPS 196

June 9, 2010

Entity authentication using public key cryptography Extends and clarifies ISO 9798 entity authentication standard Signed challenge/response protocol: Server sends server nonce SN Client generates client nonce CN Client signs SN and CN and returns to server Server verifies signature on the data Mutual authentication uses a three-pass protocol Server...

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Basic Windows Incident response tools

June 8, 2010

  Tool Use Netstat.exe Displays protocol statistics and current TCP/IP network connections. Arp.exe Displays and modifies the IP-to-Physical address translation tables used by address resolution protocol (ARP). Net.exe Net used with [ ACCOUNTS | COMPUTER | CONFIG | CONTINUE | FILE | GROUP | HELP |   HELPMSG | LOCALGROUP...

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Logfile Auditing Spectrum

June 7, 2010

Things to consider: Full Administrative Audit Trail All management operations logged Full User Audit Trail All session activity (login, logout, timeout) All network flows (not just web) All System Events Support for External Syslog Servers https://www.bestitdocuments.com/Samples

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CIRT and other Incident sources of information

June 6, 2010

Audit Evidence Requirement. IS Auditing Guideline. Information Systems Audit and Control Computer Security Incident Handling: Step-by-Step. System Administration Networking and Security (SANS) Institute Publications. Computer Security Incident Response Policy. The Center for Information Technology. Detecting Signs of Intrusion. CERT Coordination Center. Carnegie Mellon Software Prepare to respond to intrusions....

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Radious Authentication

June 5, 2010

Remote authentication for user services Provides an authentication server for one or more clients VPN, Wreless or legacy (dial-in hosts) Client communicates with RADIUS server via encrypted communications using a shared secret key Radius Protocol: Client forwards user access request to RADIUS server Server replies with Reject access Allow...

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Data Archiving Landscape Today

June 4, 2010

Databases Structured data Application specific Performance driven Limited solutions available       Email Out of control Semi-structured data Well-understood applications       Distributed files Unstructured data Content searchable (documents) Non-content searchable (media) SRM/HSM type solutions Emerging data indexing solutions       Mainframe files Semi-structured data HSM solutions Many products...

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o-s

Why Backups alone are not enough

June 3, 2010

Poor policy management No Standards or procedures No indexing or search capabilities Poor segmentation Data is “consolidated” on media haphazardly according to source time and place rather than according to policy Data sharing the same media cannot be truly expired Retrieval requests will bring back unrelated data Unworkable as...

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Powerpoints – Project Training Slides

June 2, 2010

Project Training PowerPoints Project_Training.zip https://www.bestitdocuments.com/Samples

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business

Sample – TGIS – Scope of Work

June 2, 2010

System Planning, Design and Implementation Route Design Analysis and Seasonal Field Activity Support Software Development GIS System Automation Hardcopy and Digital Product Development Data Quality Assurance and Reporting Documentation and Standards Requirements gathering continues (will continue throughout the project) Engineering data (mostly in-house) Route design and seasonal field activity...

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o-s , visio-stencils

Sample Visio – What is a File System?

June 1, 2010

The software used to organize and manage the data stored on disk drives. In addition to storing the data contained in files, a file system also stores and manages important information about the files and about the file system itself. Modern File Systems UFS:  The archetypal Unix file system...

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security

Public-key-based Authentication

June 1, 2010

Simple PKC-based challenge/response protocol Server sends challenge Client signs challenge and returns it Server verifies clients signature on the challenge Vulnerable to chosen-protocol attacks Server can have client sign anything Algorithm-specific attacks (eg RSA signature/encryption duality) https://www.bestitdocuments.com/Samples

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compliances

Caring for Archives

May 31, 2010

Physical maintenance of the records All metal paper clips, rusting staples, and rubber bands should be removed. Documents should be in containers that prevent dust from entering Large items should be stored flat. The ideal storage area for records: Amenable to consistent environmental control (temperature and humidity) No water...

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business , security

The Loss of Corporate Knowledge

May 31, 2010

The challenges are related to people and strategy: Attracting & Retaining Talented People                                                      9% Identifying the Right Team/Leader for Knowledge                              15% Defining Standard Processes for Knowledge Work                                 24% Setting the Appropriate Scope for Knowledge Initiatives                 24% Mapping the Organizations Existing Knowledge                                     28% Justifying the...

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data-center-soc-noc

Management and Support Planning

May 30, 2010

Planning Fundamentals Understand: “To perceive and comprehend the nature and significance of” Communicate: “The exchange of thoughts” Involve: “To contain or include” Document: Take notes, write everything down Technical Architecture Establish a Technical Architecture and use it!!! TA is the hardware, operating system, applications software, transmission medium, and methodology...

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compliances

Common Sense Identify Theft

May 30, 2010

Identify Theft With very little information, the criminal can financially drain bank accounts and charge an enormous amount of debt. Identity theft is a growing problem in the United States today. Identity theft occurs when an unauthorized person uses another individual’s personal data and assumes that person’s identity in...

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business

TGIS – Sample Engineering Design / Development Considerations

May 30, 2010

Route Design and Seasonal Field Activity Cycles Route Design & Analysis – Happens continuously, but there are critical points where data and map products are required in a timely manner to support the following activities. Thaw Settlement Calculations Frost Heave Calculations Pipeline Design Criteria Stress Analysis for Frost Heave...

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firewalls , security

Introducing Firewalls

May 29, 2010

Firewall Advantages and Limitations Now that the theory behind a firewall has been presented, this section will focus on examining the several kinds of firewalls available as well as highlighting the kind of protection they can offer. The position that a firewall sits with respect to the rest of...

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firewalls , security

What are the basic types of firewalls?

May 29, 2010

Conceptually, there are two types of firewalls: 1. Network Level 2. Application Level They are not as different as you might think, and latest technologies are blurring the distinction to the point where it’s no longer clear if either one is “better” or “worse.” As always, you need to...

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Glossary of Firewall Related Terms

May 29, 2010

Abuse of Privilege: When a user performs an action that they should not have, according to organizational policy or law. Access Control Lists: Rules for packet filters (typically routers) that define which packets to pass and which to block. Access Router: A router that connects your network to the...

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networking

Network Integrity Means

May 28, 2010

Worry Free Commerce / E-Commerce Revenue Protection Ensuring Profitability Our security strategy goes beyond penetration testing and encryption and is meant to address a broader devising a methodology to answer who, what, when, where and how. What is my span of control? What pieces can I put in place?...

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business

News Flash – We would like your technical input

May 27, 2010

Please help us improve the content of this Website and this blog. Please submit your IT Technology documents for consideration to our site, your assistance is greatly appreciated. We are all about fostering a Community of Interest (COIs) Working together for: Deliverables Develop (and harmonize) reusable data exchange components...

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firewalls , security

Firewall Security Lifecycle

May 27, 2010

Define network domain security policy Create high level structure Examine other firewalls Create low-level structure Test firewall / Review security policy Periodic testing /Maintenance Firewall Product Evaluation Checklist Identification – Who are we buying from Education and Documentation – Is there sufficient and clear documentation that comes with the...

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business , data-center-soc-noc

Business Continuation Project Considerations

May 27, 2010

Top 8 Things to Communicate Proactively ID and leverage existing information upfront Have a clear definition of scope and deliverables Team structure should include functional representation Equalize the workload between your project content experts Gather feedback along the way to make sure you’re meeting milestones Establish top down support...

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networking

PowerPoint – PBX – Public Switched Telephone Network

May 27, 2010

Public Switched Telephone Network PowerPoints S_PSTN.PPT PSTN.PPT PBX_Firewalls.ppt https://www.bestitdocuments.com/Samples

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networking

Network Performance Management Analysis

May 27, 2010

What Is The Value Of The Network? A network has no value by itself Networks allow users and applications to access information To be of value, a network must provide Reliable connectivity Acceptable performance New networking infrastructures are growing Each technology increases performance, reliability, or both Today’s Performance Management...

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business

What is a process implementation ?

May 26, 2010

Very simple: Where are you now? Where do we want to be? How do we get there? https://www.bestitdocuments.com/Samples

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compliances , security

Disaster Recovery Requirements

May 26, 2010

Set the institution’s definition of “disaster” Driven by Business Impact Priority of Mission Critical Applications   Priority of Mission Critical Business and IT Services Define Requirements Set Threshold for Recovery Questions to Consider: What is the threshold on recovery time (RTO) and recovered data (RPO)? What is the objective during...

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application

eGIS Technical Needs

May 25, 2010

High speed access into Data Center (Large Spatial Data Loads) Administrative privileges over eGIS database schema’s Security Requirements for  tGIS (external to Collaboration site) Database user  privilege and security requirements Requirements for eGIS data in other systems Data Change Management  process and procedures https://www.bestitdocuments.com/Samples

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security

High Level – High Availability

May 25, 2010

HA offers Application Resiliency Critical Applications can remain active even when the primary hardware they rely on goes down Applications can remain active through maintenance cycles and backups HA offers the promise of minimal down time Staff can remain working on HA equipment almost transparently Customers can keep using...

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business

What is Strategic Outsourcing?

May 24, 2010

Strategic Outsourcing is the utilization of world class skills, technology and resources to consult, develop, and deploy business processes and IT solutions under a multiyear contractual relationship. Strategic Outsourcing thereby affords customers: Increased competitive advantage in their industry Improved cost-to-benefit value relationship in their business Focus on core competencies...

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business

What is a Typical RFP?

May 24, 2010

Very detailed, well-constructed document Something that affects all business units Often Involves eCommerce, cross-media production and lots more Typically requires a detailed vendor response, including an on-site presentation and evaluation Home

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