According to a recent analysis conducted by Akamai, out of the all the cyber-attacks observed originating from the 209 unique countries around the world identified, the United States was the top attack traffic source, accounting for 12% of observed attack traffic in total. Russia and China held the second and third place spots respectively, accounting… Read More
Juris Doctor 113 of 161
Back in the saddle for my final year of law school. Aside from being the last year which brings it’s own ray of sunshine with it, I am actually really looking forward to the subjects. This year will focus on more subject matter that I find naturally appealing. For example, Legal Analysis and Writing Legal… Read More
Now Reading: Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – 15
The Law of Victory: victorious leaders possess an unwillingness to accept defeat. The alternative to winning is totally unacceptable to them. When the pressure is on, great leaders are at their best. Whatever is inside them comes to the surface. The team doesn’t win a championship its players are working from different agendas. Leaders who… Read More
B.S. in Best Practices
Have you ever sat in a meeting with auditors or other third party professionals who will include the phrase “best practices” in their argument or report? I have no idea how many times security practitioners have tossed this phrase about to bolster their position. I’ve read that phrase countess times in articles published by reputable… Read More
Social Confessions
I am never surprised, but always intrigued by the apparent need by the larger percentage of the population to disclose, to reveal, to make confessions. So much of this is done to near or complete strangers. Social networks have provided a global forum for confessions (disclosures) to occur. Where once a person who felt so… Read More
How E-Commerce Apps Are Putting Your Site at Risk
Article Reprint: http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/How-E-Commerce-Apps-Are-Putting-Your-Site-at-Risk-70964.html?wlc=1286281687&wlc=1286300892 Many developers do not overlook security on purpose; it’s just that the focus is usually on feature and functionality, not the nuts and bolts of building a secure software application. These technical oversights can leave a relatively easy opening for attackers to leverage. Cross-site scripting or data source injection are the most… Read More
Gearing Up for the Holidays? So Are Cyber-Criminals
Article Reprint: http://risnews.edgl.com/retail-best-practices/Gearing-Up-for-the-Holidays–So-Are-Cyber-Criminals40304 The holidays typically are the peak season for merchants. Yet at such a critical time of year many retailers still leave themselves vulnerable to significant e-commerce fraud – and the corresponding lost revenue and damaged brand reputation — because they don’t enforce or implement information security best practices throughout the year. While… Read More
Information Systems Security Association ISSA Fellow
I have been inducted into the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) as a Fellow. ISSA participation has been a keystone component in my personal enrichment as a career security practitioner. As a global organization, membership has brought me closer to the world’s best and brightest in the business which has value difficult to quantify. I… Read More
Weekly Digest for August 5th
mdpeters New blog post: Weekly Digest for July 29th https://michaelpeters.org/?p=4813 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters New blog post: Now Reading: Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – 11 https://michaelpeters.org/?p=4815 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters Blog Updates Weekly Digest for July 29th – mdpeters New blog post: Weekly Digest for July 22nd http://michaelpeters…. http://ow.ly/18lgKy [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters Blog Updates Now Reading: Irrefutable Laws of Leadership… Read More
Information Systems Security Association Fellow Program
Much to my delight, I have been inducted into the Information Systems Security Association Fellow Program as a Senior Member. ISSA participation has been a keystone element in my personal development as a security practitioner. I am truly honored and humbled by this recognition.
The not-so-funny thing about passwords
There is an emerging problem with the traditional password. In reality, it is no longer an emerging conundrum, but, it is well entrenched within every organization, home office, and remote location. The dilemma is in technological proliferation coupled with the obvious need to provide accessibility to our users. A great example illustrating the problem comes… Read More
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
I’ve received a Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification number of 1000201. I personally believe that the CRISC will be the industry standard for risk management just as the CISSP has been for information security practitioners. I certainly recommend pursuing this certification.
Weekly Digest for May 27th
mdpeters Blog Updates Blog Updates Now Reading: Irre – Blog Updates Now Reading: Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – 7 http://o… http://ow.ly/17qNQh [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters New blog post: Weekly Digest for May 20th https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1559 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters Blog Updates Weekly Digest for May 20th – mdpeters New blog post: Weekly Digest for May 13th http://michaelpeters.o… http://ow.ly/17r7rK [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters… Read More
Juris Doctor 85 of 215
So I’ve been spending a bit of time with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and I of course look for connections to the activities I’m involved in such as my day job as Chief Information Security Officer. A trend that I’ve commentated upon heavily over the past two years concentrates on what is being… Read More
Weekly Digest for April 29th
mdpeters New blog post: Weekly Digest for April 22nd https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1451 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters posted 2 items. IT Change Management It-governance mdpeters posted 9 items. Microsoft Operations Framework ISO 20000 Change control ISO 20000 Microsoft Operations Framework IT Change Management Microsoft Operations Framework ISO 20000 File:MOF-all.gif mdpeters New blog post: Persistent Blogging 3.0 https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1456 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters is… Read More
is reminding information secur…
is reminding information security practitioners to participate in the SecTools.Org 2010 User Survey which closes at …http://nmap.org/survey/
Emerging trend or merging trend? I think so!
I’ve been conducting a new job search and what very is interesting to me, and should also be to any job seeker or person who is interested in maintaining their competitive edge, is a noticeable increase in the basic required qualifications and especially the preferred qualifications listed in most job postings. In part I am… Read More
Weekly Digest for April 15th
mdpeters New blog post: Weekly Digest for April 8th https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1394 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters New blog post: National Office for Cyberspace and H.R. 4900 https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1396 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters New blog post: Juris Doctor 81 of 215 https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1400 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters posted User:Jrifaei. mdpeters Welcome Shari Ziebell to the Linkedin.com, Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation – HORSE Project Wiki group.… Read More
Welcome Shari Ziebell to the L…
Welcome Shari Ziebell to the Linkedin.com, Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation – HORSE Project Wiki group.
National Office for Cyberspace and H.R. 4900
A funny thing happened along the way while I was busy revising and adding content to the HORSE Wiki. My focus last week was primarily on Federal guidance such as NIST special publications and FISMA guidelines. Well apparently there are more folks tuned into that station it turns out when a very close government colleague… Read More
Weekly Digest for April 8th
mdpeters New blog post: Weekly Digest for April 1st https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1379 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters Check out the new Linkedin group, HORSE Project Wiki – Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation. [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters posted User:Mdpeters. mdpeters New blog post: HORSE Project Wiki is now on Linkedin.com https://michaelpeters.org/?p=1382 [obDADkenobi]. mdpeters posted 4 items. Clinger-Cohen-Act FISMA FISMA FISMA mdpeters New blog… Read More
HORSE Project Wiki is now on Linkedin.com
The Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation, also known as the HORSE Project, is now on Linkedin.com. The original wiki is now over four years in production and continues to be a great resource. Participants benefit from potentially earning CPE credits when they write original page plus contributions to the wiki. It also looks great on… Read More
Check out the new Linkedin gro…
Check out the new Linkedin group, HORSE Project Wiki – Holistic Operational Readiness Security Evaluation.
Now Reading: Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – 1
I’m always interested in the individual philosophy of other leaders in my general pursuit of personal refinement, development, and diversification. Currently, I’m perusing John Maxwell’s, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, 10th Anniversary Edition. One thing that I’ve learned over the years is that knowledge must be set free, not hoarded by the minority, but shared… Read More