Who’s protecting your privates?
Who’s protecting your...
According to managing director Julius Azarcon’s 5 year old nephew, it’s his uncle Julius! Thus began, the “Effectively Partnering Information Security and Privacy” presentation to the York Technology Association (YTA) members at their monthly luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel...
Ex-Employees Stealing Company Confidential Information
Ex-Employees Stealing C...
With the current trend in unemployment increasing at a rapid rate and no clear signs that the end to this recession is near, the risk and motivation for stealing confidential company information is rising. As reported by CNN, a recent survey conducted by Symantec corporation (...
ISO27001 Lunch and Lear...
On February 11, 2009 we will be conducting a lunch and learn seminar on how to successfully implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) with the intent of obtaining ISO27001 certification. In the context of a specific client case study, we will review critical success...
Tired of unsolicited phone calls?
Tired of unsolicited ph...
Sick and tired of the telemarketer phone calls you receive at home while trying to enjoy a quiet dinner with your family? I sure was. So on December 17th 2008 I added my home phone number to Canada’s National Do Not Call Registry. After which telemarketers have 31 days to remove...
Where are your stolen credit cards ending up?
Where are your stolen c...
Credit card thieves have become increasingly bold and sophisticated in the black market of card numbers and other data like your CV2 information. The CV2 is a security code, usually the last 3 digits, that can be found on the reverse of most cards, usually on the signature line....
Seven Deadly Sins - Sec...
I came across an article highlighting 7 key security violations found in most organizations: Copying confidential information onto a USB memory stick Accessing web-based e-mail accounts from a workplace computer Losing a portable data-bearing device Downloading personal software...
Need Ways to Improve th...
I stumbled on this resource and may be of value to some organizations. Of the firms that I have done work for, many are keen on ways to improve Security Awareness. They want to deliver content, but may not have the resources to deliver unique content. Take a look at the sample newsletter...