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A large part of social engineering defense must be a set of interlocking, mutual supporting controls which help identify or thwart unauthorized access, even when assisted by unwary employees.

Stories like the July 4th cyber attack are raising our awareness of the cyber battlefield. Given the media focus on bots, rootkits, and malware, it is easy to overlook the core of these attacks – human conflict. In the Art of War, Sun Tzu stressed the understanding of those who wield the weapons of war.

Meet Henry, whose exploits prove that all the technical security controls in the world will not protect your business from an attacker who gains physical access to your network.

Amit Yoran, Chairman and CEO of NetWitness, discusses the parallel's between the information security business and Sun Tzu's The Art of War. He comments on the Cyberspace Review, the conditions for victory in a cyber conflict, cyber espionage, the leadership attributes needed by the modern enterprise.

Biz Folks Get Serious

How much is your organization doing to prepare personnel for emergencies?

When executives say the right things and act in ways which show clear support for security, then they are setting the right tone for the organization.

Should cyber security incursions of our sovereignty be kept secret or should they be announced as a physical incursion would be announced?

State of security in Massachusetts taking a hit. Where else...?

Cloud Security Alliance Webinar - May 28, 2009 - 6PM EST
http://www.brighttalk.com/webcasts/4116/attend