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Cloud Data Storage and the New User Roles
Posted by on February 21, 2013 at 10:16 AM ESTThe Paradigm Shift
One might think that as an IT security professional I would wish to tactfully discourage the use of Cloud computing; however, that is not entirely the case. Cloud computing opens avenues for collaboration on a scale never before realized by those wishing to integrate in thought and data sharing. Cloud computing virtually dissolves limitations defined by enterprise level networks and even geographical spans. As technology connects individuals, potentially on a global scale, our abilities to develop peer relations and interactions are greatly enhanced.
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Protection for PGP/Bitlocker whole disk Encryption
Posted by on February 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM ESTWhole-disk encryption (WDE) provides an added layer of security for the data on your computer. Tools exist which can circumvent this technology under certain conditions. Lately, you may have heard about a tool from Elcomsoft which combines many popular WDE cracking methods in one.
Some attacks you are probably aware of. If an attacker can guess the encryption password through brute force, he can decrypt the disk without any tools. That's why a good passphrase is a critical part of the encryption process.
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ERM and Innovation
Posted by on February 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM ESTThe old viewpoint that innovation only occurs at growing organizations who take risks has long been dismissed by many leading universities and corporations. However, the idea that enterprise risk management (ERM) can co-exist with innovation, let alone promote and partner with it, is still viewed as polarizing. But, is this accurate?
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UPnP Vulnerabilities - Network Devices
Posted by on February 8, 2013 at 1:29 PM ESTUniversal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a protocol standard that allows communication between computers and network-enabled devices. UPnP allows devices to discover each other on the network and establish functional network services for data sharing and communication. This protocol is enabled by default on millions of devices, including routers, printers, media servers, IP cameras, smart TVs, home automation systems, and network storage servers.
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IUPD-Northwest Sgt. Wayne James Promoted to Rank of Lieutenant
Posted by on February 6, 2013 at 5:50 PM ESTChief Patricia Nowak writes: "On January 2, 2013 Wayne James was promoted to Lieutenant. His outstanding work and leadership abilities has made this a natural transition. Lt. James has received multiple awards through the years, including receiving a purple heart for saving a man who was shot and injured. On July 13, 2011, Lt. James pulled the man to safety even when gun shot rounds continued. He and other Indiana University and Gary officers located and arrested the suspect."
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IU Police Department-Northwest: Citizens' Police Academy
Posted by on February 6, 2013 at 5:26 PM ESTThe IUPD Northwest is presenting a Citizens’ Police Academy, January 15 – March 26, 2013. The academy is a joint effort by the IUPD and the City of Gary Police Department.
The free, ten-week academy “is designed in the hopes that both the community and law enforcement learn through each other in this two-way learning experience.” Through the academy sessions, citizens will develop "a working knowledge of their local police departments and law-enforcement activities.”Learn more about protecting: -
Energetic Bursts & a Steady Hum
Posted by on February 6, 2013 at 1:19 PM ESTRead the full story about the IU East Police Cadets on page 22 of the Radius.
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The Hoosiers are hot, but baby, it's cold outside!
Posted by on February 1, 2013 at 11:07 AM ESTESPN GameDay: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Assembly Hall, Bloomington
Indiana vs. Michigan: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Assembly Hall, Bloomington
Weather forecast: Friday night low of 15 degrees; Saturday high of 32; wind chill as low as 16 degrees.
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Should We Talk About the Weather?
Posted by on January 31, 2013 at 4:41 PM ESTWhen I Googled "Should we talk about the weather" to see what song it was from (R.E.M.'s "Pop Song 89"), I stumbled upon something completely unexpected: other countries don't talk about the weather as much as we do.
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