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Security and Privacy Implications of Skype?

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Mary Brown

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Skype-with-care-Microsoft-is-reading-everything-you-write-1862870.html Interesting article on Skype privacy and security – do those of you who use Skype have risk management strategies that they can recommend?


Healthcare Participation in Federal Cyber Security Guidance

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mary Brown

The push towards moving the healthcare industry conversion to electronic collection and storage of health encounter data has increased concern for the potential impact on patient privacy.  This has generated increased interest by various healthcare stakeholders in providing input to … Continue reading →


CISPA heads to the US House of Representatives (minus privacy amendments)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Mary Brown

CISPA (Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) which was defeated in a previous attempt at legislation has been restored and is making it’s way through congress for another round.  Today it was passed out of committee without any additional privacy … Continue reading →


Virtual Conference: Take It to the Next Level, Cisco Professional-Level Certifications

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Mansour Sharha

Stay competitive and valued in your area of expertise by joining Cisco for a special virtual event called “Take It to the Next Level” on April 17 and 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Visit one or … Continue reading →


ISACA Members – Digital Forensics Webinar Available for Free Continuing Education – Thursday March 28th – Register now

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Mary Brown

Below is a link to register for a webinar being offered on March 28th at 11AM CDT as a joint community service by Capella University and ISACA. http://www.isaca.org/Education/Online-Learning/Pages/Webinar-Digital-Forensics-E-Discovery.aspx