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Microsoft looks back at MS08-067

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:00:45 +0000

The most infamous Microsoft patch of all time, in security circles at least, is MS08-067. As the name suggests, it was the 67th security update that Microsoft released in 2008. Less obviously, it fixed a huge problem in a file

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Worried about the wrong things? It’s always the wrong thing.

Dave Farquhar — Wed, 06 May 2015 11:00:50 +0000

Guy Wright’s piece titled Internet Security: We were worried about the wrong things is a bit old but it’s an important point. Security is a moving target. It’s always a moving target. I disagree, however, with the assertion that SSL (and its

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How to become an Info Assurance Analyst

Dave Farquhar — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:00:14 +0000

So, CNN/Money ran a story on the best 100 jobs in the United States, based on pay, projected job growth over the next 10 years, and quality of life ratings. And there was my job title, at #9. I think

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A treasure trove of training material

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:04 +0000

Need to improve your security skills? Need a refresher course to brush up on some skills you haven’t used in a while? Or are you just looking for some CPEs or CEUs to keep your certification valid? The United States

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A data classification study question

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:15:54 +0000

I was in a meeting last week where two CISSPs were battling wits, and one challenged the other with a question. I elbowed my boss and said that’s a great CISSP or CISM study question. He agreed. So I’ll repeat

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The real benefits of having a CISSP

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:56:29 +0000

Another question from the big box o’ Google search queries: What are the real benefits of having a CISSP? I don’t want to be flip, but here it is in two words: job security. I’m about as generalist as you

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How to audit your PC’s software for updates

Dave Farquhar — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:29:24 +0000

Sometimes you like to use backdated software, perhaps to avoid bloatware. But perhaps you have some old software you’ve forgotten about. If you want to know, Secunia has a free product called PSI that will scan your system and alert

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