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People, Process and Technology of Security

The combination of people, process and technology is what makes an organization secure. This section provides content on how to merge people, process and technology into a well rounded view of security.
Theory of Least Privilege
Theory of Least Privilege, Mandatory Access Control, and Discretionary Access Control are all important security topics anyone that handles permissions on a network.
Software Costs and Security
Do not go without security software because of the price. There are good deals to be had and there is even good security software that is free.
Know Your Enemy
Know who might want to dupe your staff into giving out their passwords. Friendly unknowns never need to be told your password, no matter how friendly they seem.
What Is a Hacker?
What Is a Hacker? The world things that all hackers are evil, maybe there is a good side to this Jedi like figure?
Five New Year Resolutions for End Users
End Users are the bane of security pros. If your end users can adopt a few of these resolutions then it will make your job easier.
Security Business a Constant Game of Catch Up
A security pro's job is never done. It is a constant improvement process and keeping up with the bad guys and guessing where they might attack next.
Bridging the Security to Business Relationship Gap
Security exists because business exists and not vice versa. A good security manager will align their security budget and needs with the business.
Security vs Businesses – A Story About a Girl
Too many times business and security do not get along. This is a story about a company that adds security management to their IT department to help them make the most out of security and have security help their business, not hinder it.
Top 10 Reasons Why Security is Like NASCAR
Many times security people are labeled as “no fun” and “mean”. So I have complied the top 10 reasons NASCAR is like security to break the mold. There is still a lesson inside and I hope you enjoy the lighter side of security.
Microsoft Solutions Framework
MSF is a set of frameworks that helps you merge the people, process and technology into a solution to provide protection and effective operations for your organization.
Deconstructing Common Security Myths
Security Myths can cause organziation to mis-steps many of their security plans. Here is a great link to view these myths.
6 Factors That Endanger Internal Network Security & How to Prevent The
Blended threats are the most dangerous holes in your security. This article describes six issues, especially blended together, that can create huge security holes in your environment.

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