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Lock a Solaris User Account after a number of failed login attempts
The following is a simple series of steps to configure an unsuccessful login limit in Solaris without the use of the PAM module. Account lockouts are an adequate measure to combat “brute force” attacks wherein unauthorized access is gained by attempting all possible [...]

How I passed the CISSP exam
I apologize for the lapse in posts as of late. Work has me tasked with two positions and training a new hire to fill a vacancy. In addition, I have been studying for the CISSP exam. Hence, the recent posts of CISSP Study Sheets and lack of [...]

Need a free visual and audio Information Security learning experience?
I thought I’d bring to everyone’s attention an excellent and free computer security training tool for IT professionals. The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University hosts a Virtual Training Environment (VTE) with a number of free demos, labs, and lectures.
VTE is a [...]

Series: CISSP Study Sheet
Entry: Security Architecture and Design
The CISSP Study Sheet Series identifies the most important details regarding each individual domain within the Common Body of Knowledge. You will want to expand your preparation beyond these study sheets, such as my top 3 favorite CISSP study resources. The intent of this study [...]

Win a Magazine Subscription of choice with the most humorous Information Security Story Contest

I thought it would be entertaining to host a contest for the funniest most humorous computer security story. I know they exist. Not only do I deal with the day to day stuff, I’ve participated in a collaborative experiment [...]

Take a Moment to Remember the Fallen

My heart goes out to all the families that lost loved ones 7 years ago on that most tragic day. I salute the men and woman who stepped up to fight the terrorist threat head on. To the soldiers wounded and killed in the battles that followed, [...]

I recently attended an Infragard meeting that featured an interesting lecture titled “Freedom of the Cyber Seas” given by Aaron Turner.
The article presented an interesting comparative analogy of the historic Pirates of the Barbary States and nowadays hackers. The thesis revolves around the measures taken by the United States to defend itself from [...]

A big thanks to Michael Farnum for mentioning on the InfoSecPlace Podcast some new Computer Security Bloggers joining the ranks. I’m excited to be joining the infosec blogshere and appreciate the mention on the podcast. I look forward to contributing to the Security Bloggers Network and any comments or advice my [...]

Create and Remember Secure Multiple Passwords
I was asked by a co-worker how I keep track of so many passwords for so many accounts, all of which have to change annually. I told her I use a custom formula in my head that allows me to determine what a password is on a given account. [...]

Series: CISSP Study Sheet
Entry: Access Control
The CISSP Study Sheet Series identifies the most important details regarding each individual domain within the Common Body of Knowledge. You will want to expand your preparation beyond these study sheets, such as my top 3 favorite CISSP study resources. The intent of this study sheet [...]