Tag Archives: data security

“Do as I say, Not as I do”…General Services Administration (GSA) Exposes Personal Data

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

The infamous GSA, who in 2012, was identified for gross fraud, waste, and abuse, sent an email today disclosing to me, and every other company that has participated in Government contracting that the System for Award Management (SAM) system had … Continue reading →

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Beating an Old Drum

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

It’s the end of what has already been a tough year for data security.  And the news just got worse.  South Carolina has announced that its Department of Revenue suffered a major breach.  The breach is so massive, in fact that more … Continue reading →

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Because I Said So

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Last week, Democratic leaders made some minor news when they sent a letter to President Obama suggesting that he issue an executive order on Cybersecurity.  Their position is that, since Congress seems to be at loggerheads over the issue, the … Continue reading →

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All’s Fair in Love & (Cyber) War

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

A report released today suggests that the United States government is far more involved in the use of trojans and mal-ware than previously thought.  The US had previously been linked to the Stuxnetvirus that wreaked havoc on the Iranian nuclear … Continue reading →

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“A Rose by Any Other Name…” – Selecting the Right InfoSec Professional

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Last week I had an experience that left me chuckling and shaking my head at the same time. I had been approached by a company that had some infosec needs.  According to the person with whom I spoke, they had … Continue reading →

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