(ISC)² Blog

IPV6 is on a blink of eye to be a reality on our daily lives. Is it ready for our world?

Well, IPV4 addresses are almost depleted, right? Sort of, it´s clear that we will be out of IPv4 addresses in 2011, some actual almost "live" info I received mentioned that we had left only 12/8’s and 11/256’s by the end of 2010. Due to the fact that we´re out of IPV4 addresses (unless ARIN decides to make Microsoft and others to return the larger unused IPV4 pools they have), IPV6 deployment is on its way, although this is a process that may take several years to complete. For a example of a joint task force for a massive IPV6 field... Read more →

The Role of a SIEM in an Overall Enterprise Security Plan

An overall Enterprise Security plan will be comprised of many different moving pieces. An effective plan will have all of these pieces in place and working together like a fine tuned machine. Managing this plan and taking in all of the data that is presented can be an overwhelming task. Correlating all of this data is tough as well – the potential attack that was picked up by your IDS, was it successful? Was there any suspicious activity soon after, maybe representing a data breach and a success? The inclusion of a SIEM (Security, Information and Event Management) product can... Read more →

50% discount on Auerbach/CRC Press books

Here's an excellent reason to join ISSA assuming you are not already enjoying the benefits of belonging to this friendly, supportive and global community of information security professionals, most of whom are CISSPs. ISSA members can buy Auerbach/CRC Press books at half price, direct from the publisher and with free international shipping. For details, login to ISSA Connect and read message 3708. Many of the best information security books in my library are published either by Auerbach or Wiley. I'm particularly fond of Managing an Information Security and Privacy Awareness and Training Program by Rebecca Herold, and Information Security Management... Read more →