Data @ Rest

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Data at Rest 03x06: Network Security Oct 09, 2020

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Michael goes down the rabbit hole of the history of modern networks and network security, and Charlie and Michael discuss different network-based attacks and how to defend against them.

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Data at Rest 03x05: What Does an Information Security Office Do? Oct 09, 2020

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Charlie and Michael are joined by three of their colleagues - Tiffany, Glenn, and Drew - to talk about the different roles in UNC Chapel Hill's Information Security Office and how those roles intersect.

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Data at Rest 03x04: HOPE 2020 - Be Kind to the N00bz Oct 09, 2020

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Charlie and Michael had the honor of presenting a talk at the Hackers on Planet Earth 2020 conference. This one's on how to welcome new folks into the information security industry and some specific resources we recommend to folks who want to learn more, beginners or otherwise.

You can even watch the video version, including live Q&A!

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Data at Rest 03x02: Cloud Security Oct 09, 2020

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Charlie and Michael talk to our office's resident members of CLOUD FORCE(!) about cloud security.

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Data at Rest 03x01: Biometrics Oct 09, 2020

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Our colleague and listener Mark requested we cover Biometrics, and Michael loved reading up on this topic! Join in while Michael meanders down the twisting road of the history of trying to use people's bodies to authenticate their identities.

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Data at Rest 02x0X02 - Zoomisode X Jun 17, 2020

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Charlie and Michael wrap up the "Zoomisode" mini-season with an Episode X all about what's coming in Season 3!

The Unicorn Project @ Bookshop.org

Data@Rest on Facebook

Data@Rest on Twitter

safecomputing.unc.edu

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Data at Rest 02x10 - Zoomisode 2 - Disaster Scams Mar 30, 2020

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Scam emails playing on COVID-19 concerns to steal charitable donations, relief payments, or your credentials: they're happening, and are simply the most recent example in the long history of what are called "disaster scams." Join Charlie and Michael for a discussion of a famous recent example, how to spot a scam, how to protect yourself against it, and how and where to report them to law enforcement.

Show links:

Hurricane Katrina fake relief scam: Fraud Magazine and Insurance Journal

National Center for Disaster Fraud

Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 map

Area1 webinar on COVID-19 scam emails

safecomputing.unc.edu

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Data at Rest 02x09 - Zoomisode 1 - Securely Working from Home Mar 17, 2020

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Join us for a quick, straightforward discussion of simple steps you can take to reduce risk if you're one of the many people now working from home - and perhaps doing so for the first time.

Links for show notes:

safecomputing.unc.edu

patching.unc.edu

SANS' Top 5 Steps to Securely Work from Home

SANS' Security Awareness Deployment Guide - Securely Working at Home

SANS' OUCH! Newsletter: Creating a Cybersecure Home

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Data at Rest 02x08: Episode X-2 Mar 11, 2020

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Charlie and Michael recap and revisit the season and a couple of follow-up items, then preview Season Three!

Reminder: we're doing a book club episode in Season Three! Read The Unicorn Project if you want to join in!

Safecomputing.unc.edu

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Data at Rest 02x06: Traveling Safely With Technology Mar 11, 2020

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Jared Perdue joins Charlie and Michael talk about the risks to keep in mind when travelling: "burn books," encryption concerns, and legal risks.

Travel Safely with Technology (safecomputing.unc.edu)

Safecomputing.unc.edu

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