2008-08

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Contents 1 Topics 2 Gadgets and Gizmos 3 Reports 4 Photos

Topics

• Physical Security - Lo Tech Hacking by BJ Gleason
  • Physical Security is one of the first lines of defense. Think you are safe? BJ Gleason will show you how insecure you are...

• Pivot Tables by Karen Schouweiler
  • What's a pivot table and what do you use it for? Karen will tell us all about it.

Gadgets and Gizmos

Reports

• 2008-08 Minutes

• Computing In Germany
  • Problems experienced when attempting to get Internet connection
  • Companies are on 'European Time' and language issues can add to the delay

• Physical Security
  • Protect your trash - shred everything
    • Resumes
    • Network Diagrams
    • Username/password combinations
    • Address labels on mail/magazines
  • Protect your laptop
    • Be aware of markings on laptops (e.g., 'Ultra Sensitive')
    • Tape a business card to your laptop so that they can be returned if lost
  • Airport Security
    • Primary goal is to protect the airport, not the individual's belongings
    • Scam in UK airport - steal laptop at X-ray point by distracting and substituting
      • Scammers look for well-known laptop bag styles in order to easily substitute
      • Travelers can request a hand inspection or can travel in pairs and place one person at each end of the X-ray machine to ensure that the same laptop is returned
  • Protect your screen
    • dim the screen
    • use a privacy filter
    • turn your back to the wall
  • Desktop files
    • random files on the user's desktop can identify you as a potential target
    • if Windows remembers passwords for the traveler, it can be dangerous
    • Wireless sniffers can find travelers on wireless service - icon in desktop tray shows wireless connection
    • the traveler's place of origin can be guesses by the system time shown in the tray
  • Cameras
    • can be used to photograph combinations/PIN #'s
      • turn your body to block anyone's view as you enter the codes
  • Windows
    • close shades or do not have screens facing windows
  • Passwords
    • user names and passwords should not be printed and pasted on systems or nearby
  • Workspace
    • close/lock doors
    • lock screen
    • protect passwords
  • Default codes/passwords
    • default passwords for devices (e.g., wireless routers) are available on-line
    • default combinations for door locks may also be posted
    • Always change from the default
  • Badges
    • Badge holders/lanyards have Company names and may be used to identify a target
  • Protect your accounts
    • ensure you haven't been redirected to a fake URL
  • Protect your documents
    • redacting doesn't always work - items can be recovered
    • print and scan to PDF works best
  • Thumb drives
    • small, easy to lose
    • lots of storage space
    • they should be encrypted and inventoried
  • Conversations
    • be ware of eavesdroppers, microphones in taxis
  • Virus Software
    • some virus software is geared toward the country of origin, be careful while traveling
  • Protect your infrastructure
    • ensure power supply, air conditioning, and water supply are not tampered with
• Pivot Tables
  • Due to time constraints, the Pivot Tables discussion has been delayed to the next meeting

• Other Items:
  • UMUC is adding a Pearson View Center (Certification Test Center). More details to follow in the coming months...
  • CUIL is the 'new' Google; different algorithm developed

Photos