Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Incident Handling and Response, and Security Planning

Information Security: Zero to 60 in 10 Years

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Title:Information Security: Zero to 60 in 10 Years (ID: EDU07251)
Author(s):Howard Muffler (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) and Joseph Progar (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

The focus on information security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, as in many institutions, has evolved gradually over a number of years. Beginning with what can best be described as ad hoc initiatives driven by afterthought oversight, the university's focus on information security is maturing into a formalized, integrated business component and directive.

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Effective IT Security Practices

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Title:Effective IT Security Practices (ID: EDU06165)
Author(s):John Bruggeman (Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion), H. Morrow Long (Yale University), and Christopher Misra (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/09/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:IT security is a critical issue in higher education. This seminar will focus on network security architectures, infrastructure, data security, incident detection, prevention, and response. A framework and set of tools that participants can take back to their institutions for handling IT security incidents will also be provided. Participants will learn how to bypass typical mistakes, develop incident-handling protocols and procedures, use shareware and open source tools, interpret logs, and leverage other forensic and investigative resources. The effective practices work of the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer Network Security Task Force will also be discussed.
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How to Successfully Defend Against IRC Bots, Compromises, and Information Leaks

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Title:How to Successfully Defend Against IRC Bots, Compromises, and Information Leaks (ID: EDU06296)
Author(s):Tammy L. Clark (Georgia State University) and William Monahan (Georgia State University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/12/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:IRC "bots," Trojan horses, rootkits, "zero day" threats, compromised PCs . . . sound familiar? These threats can result in sensitive data exposures, not to mention the hassles of remediating compromised systems. We will discuss how to implement effective solutions and practices and a distributed management strategy to prevent exploits, IRC bot attacks, and unauthorized access.
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Damage Control: When Your Security Incident Hits the 6 O’Clock News

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Title:Damage Control: When Your Security Incident Hits the 6 O’Clock News (ID: EDU0307)
Author(s):Marilu Goodyear (University of Kansas) and Daniel A. Updegrove (University of Texas at Austin)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Even carefully deployed security systems aren't 100% safe. While we work to reduce security exposures, we must also prepare for the day an incident hits the headlines. One way to prepare is to study the lessons learned by those who have "Been there, done that!" This session features three panelists discussing what worked, what didn't, surprises encountered, and surviving the crisis.
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