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Most Realistic Hacker Movies Survey
Ever wonder if what the hackers do in the movies can actually be done?
So did I. Now that I’m in the industry, I’m continually analyzing every Hacker based movie theme for accuracy. Sometimes I wonder if Hollywood even employs a Computer Security Expert or Hacking consultant to [...]

Series: CISSP Study Sheet
Entry: Information Security and Risk Management
The CISSP Study Sheet Series will identify 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 [...]

Fake Websites Exposed
Dancho Danchev’s Computer Security blog has been releasing consistent posts revealing fake websites on a number of topics. This information is invaluable to identify fake sites claiming to offer a legitimate service or product. In reality, a fake website is either mimicking the template of a genuine company’s webpages, or creating professional looking [...]

Barack Obama cannot be Trusted with Classified Information

How can the President of the United States be denied a basic security clearance? How can the Commander and Chief of the most powerful military be denied access to classified information? Barack Obama would be denied the necessary security clearance for President if he was held to the [...]

Selling a Used Computer and Identity Theft

Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime over the last few years. The amount of data stored on computer systems is an ideal repository for criminals to attempt identity theft. When someone either discards or sells a used computer system, hard drive, or external storage device most [...]

CISSP Study Materials
I was recently required by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) to cram for the ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification or CISSP . The company I work for graciously sent me to a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) Seminar and paid the testing fee. As far as certifications [...]