EDUCAUSE | Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Incident Handling and Response, and Data Security

Information Security: Zero to 60 in 10 Years

drupal — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:42:38 -0500

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.

How to Successfully Defend Against IRC Bots, Compromises, and Information Leaks

drupal — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:56:51 -0500

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.

Notification of Data Security Incidents: Tips and Resources

drupal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:34:32 -0600

Several states have moved to require notifications following compromises of personal information and a federal proposal has also been introduced. Sponsored by the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Security Task Force, this session will provide an update of legislative trends and identify practical steps that institutions should take following a data security incident. A toolkit of resources and effective practices will also be provided.