Archive for 'Management'
Paper: Evolution of the hacker threat posted
During recent months I created a presentation which described the recent evolution of hackers, primarily covering their motivations. This we presented in the UK, France and Germany. There were follow up presentations in Poland and the Czech Republic. However, rather than create a world tour, I changed the presentation into the format of an article [...]
Posted: September 12th, 2006 under Host Security, Management, Network Security, Security.
Comments: 1
Is Google Wifi/WiMax safe and secure?
Today Google finally opened their free GoogleWifi to all residents of Mountain View California. Tempted though I am to ditch my current provider and migrate to Google, I must question….How am I sure it is Google I am connecting to?
It could be an ‘Evil Twin’ access point masquerading as a legitimate Google Wifi Access point. [...]
Posted: August 16th, 2006 under Management, Network Security, Security.
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Computer Misuse Act Amendments to put penetration testers out of business?
One of the most common questions I get asked when in England regards the Law of Computer Crime. The most relevant statute is the Computer Misuse Act 1990. Although many complain it is out of date, it is very generic and therefore adaptable.
I have placed a handy guide to it here
http://www.darknetworks.org/uploads/ComputerMisuseAct.pdf
The law itself is under [...]
Posted: July 27th, 2006 under Management.
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