FBI Vulnerability report on the counter CISCO issues, and the ECI level working relationship the U.S. Intelligencies have with CISCO for backdoor access.
10/15/2009 Meeting - Tools of The Trade (Background Checks)acfesj
Background investigations can help with fraud investigations, fraud prevention, and litigation support. For fraud investigations, public records can uncover undisclosed businesses or relationships that reveal fraud schemes. Fraud prevention involves conducting due diligence on parties like merger targets to identify issues. Background checks on opposing parties, witnesses, and their assets can assist the litigation process by revealing patterns of behavior or inconsistencies. Online research provides a valuable first step but should be supplemented with further investigation due to limitations in availability and coverage of information.
The document provides an overview of digital and computer forensics. It defines digital forensics as the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often related to computer crimes. Computer forensics is described as the process of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a legally acceptable manner. The document outlines the goals, history, and processes involved in digital and computer forensics, including identification, preservation, collection, examination, analysis and presentation of evidence. It also discusses cyber crimes, evidence handling procedures, data collection locations, and required skills for computer forensics professionals.
The document summarizes an FBI presentation on counterfeit Cisco routers and the threat they pose to critical infrastructure. It discusses nationwide FBI cases, examples of counterfeit equipment, problems identified by Cisco, and the complex supply chain network through which counterfeits enter the public and private sectors. It also outlines the FBI's efforts to coordinate with other agencies and overseas partners to address this issue and intelligence gaps regarding the scope and motivation of counterfeiting operations.
Have the Bad Guys Won the Cyber security War...Andrew Hammond
The document discusses cybersecurity threats and how quantum technologies may help address them. It summarizes that while the bad guys have not won the cyber war, they are ahead of the curve. Encryption protects against most threats, and quantum cryptography can protect against quantum computers by providing future-proof security. For a truly secure future, standards, best practices, and ongoing technology development are needed to transition from unsafe to safe and secure cryptography, including the development of quantum-safe and quantum cryptography methods.
The document discusses cybersecurity threats and how quantum technologies may help address them. It summarizes that while bad cyber actors have not yet won, they are ahead of the curve. Encryption protects against most threats, and quantum cryptography can protect against threats from quantum computers by providing future-proof security. For a truly secure future, standards, best practices, and ongoing technology development are needed to transition from currently unsafe cryptography to quantum-safe and quantum-based solutions.
Computer forensics introduction - JurInnov - Eric VanderburgEric Vanderburg
Computer forensics involves the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data from a variety of digital devices and media to be used as potential evidence in investigations and litigation. Forensic examiners use specialized tools and techniques to recover deleted files, browse internet history, analyze emails and perform other tasks while maintaining a documented chain of custody. The analysis can provide key evidence such as records of files, programs, internet activity and communications that occurred on a device.
The document summarizes discussions from the Commonwealth Information Security Officers Advisory Group (ISOAG) meeting on June 14, 2007. The agenda included discussions on InfraGard, encryption services offered by VITA, updates from various Commonwealth IT security committees, and an overview of disk encryption options and pricing. FBI representatives presented on the InfraGard program for information sharing between public and private sectors.
E-Discovery: How do Litigation Hold, BYOD, and Privacy Affect You? - Course T...Cengage Learning
E-Discovery: How do Litigation Hold, BYOD, and Privacy Affect You? - Course Technology Computing Conference
Presenter: Amelia Phillips, Highline Community College
E-discovery is defined as “gathering electronically stored information (ESI) for use in litigation”. At first glance, this appears to be a straightforward statement, but upon further examination one finds that it encompasses a broad range of items. Over 90% of documents produced by companies now are electronic. Older paper files have been converted to microfiche or PDF files. Add to this email, text messages, social media (yes, even the IRS has a Facebook page) and you have an idea of the amount of information that becomes this new term called “Big Data”. Terabytes of data will soon become petabytes of data. Are we ready? Are our students prepared for this new era? E-Discovery is a field that affects not only the lawyers, but the IT support staff, and how companies do business. In this talk you will be introduced to some of the new technology in the field such as predictive coding, forensic linguistics, and social media archiving. You will also be shown some of the new tools on the market that you can use in your classrooms to prepare your students and yourself for this fast evolving arena. What does a company need to do when a litigation hold is in place? What response needs to come from the legal staff, the IT support staff, the managers, and the average employee? How does this affect the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies? Which comes first - employee privacy, freedom of information or corporate security? You will walk away from this talk with a methodology to incorporate this new topic into your curriculum. You will also be given ideas of how to make this affordable for your labs, what foundations your students need, and how to deliver this in a way that appeals to the business, IT or legal oriented student. This topic affects them all. Come and find out why this is something they need to be successful in tomorrow's market.
10/15/2009 Meeting - Tools of The Trade (Background Checks)acfesj
Background investigations can help with fraud investigations, fraud prevention, and litigation support. For fraud investigations, public records can uncover undisclosed businesses or relationships that reveal fraud schemes. Fraud prevention involves conducting due diligence on parties like merger targets to identify issues. Background checks on opposing parties, witnesses, and their assets can assist the litigation process by revealing patterns of behavior or inconsistencies. Online research provides a valuable first step but should be supplemented with further investigation due to limitations in availability and coverage of information.
The document provides an overview of digital and computer forensics. It defines digital forensics as the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often related to computer crimes. Computer forensics is described as the process of identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in a legally acceptable manner. The document outlines the goals, history, and processes involved in digital and computer forensics, including identification, preservation, collection, examination, analysis and presentation of evidence. It also discusses cyber crimes, evidence handling procedures, data collection locations, and required skills for computer forensics professionals.
The document summarizes an FBI presentation on counterfeit Cisco routers and the threat they pose to critical infrastructure. It discusses nationwide FBI cases, examples of counterfeit equipment, problems identified by Cisco, and the complex supply chain network through which counterfeits enter the public and private sectors. It also outlines the FBI's efforts to coordinate with other agencies and overseas partners to address this issue and intelligence gaps regarding the scope and motivation of counterfeiting operations.
Have the Bad Guys Won the Cyber security War...Andrew Hammond
The document discusses cybersecurity threats and how quantum technologies may help address them. It summarizes that while the bad guys have not won the cyber war, they are ahead of the curve. Encryption protects against most threats, and quantum cryptography can protect against quantum computers by providing future-proof security. For a truly secure future, standards, best practices, and ongoing technology development are needed to transition from unsafe to safe and secure cryptography, including the development of quantum-safe and quantum cryptography methods.
The document discusses cybersecurity threats and how quantum technologies may help address them. It summarizes that while bad cyber actors have not yet won, they are ahead of the curve. Encryption protects against most threats, and quantum cryptography can protect against threats from quantum computers by providing future-proof security. For a truly secure future, standards, best practices, and ongoing technology development are needed to transition from currently unsafe cryptography to quantum-safe and quantum-based solutions.
Computer forensics introduction - JurInnov - Eric VanderburgEric Vanderburg
Computer forensics involves the preservation, identification, extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data from a variety of digital devices and media to be used as potential evidence in investigations and litigation. Forensic examiners use specialized tools and techniques to recover deleted files, browse internet history, analyze emails and perform other tasks while maintaining a documented chain of custody. The analysis can provide key evidence such as records of files, programs, internet activity and communications that occurred on a device.
The document summarizes discussions from the Commonwealth Information Security Officers Advisory Group (ISOAG) meeting on June 14, 2007. The agenda included discussions on InfraGard, encryption services offered by VITA, updates from various Commonwealth IT security committees, and an overview of disk encryption options and pricing. FBI representatives presented on the InfraGard program for information sharing between public and private sectors.
E-Discovery: How do Litigation Hold, BYOD, and Privacy Affect You? - Course T...Cengage Learning
E-Discovery: How do Litigation Hold, BYOD, and Privacy Affect You? - Course Technology Computing Conference
Presenter: Amelia Phillips, Highline Community College
E-discovery is defined as “gathering electronically stored information (ESI) for use in litigation”. At first glance, this appears to be a straightforward statement, but upon further examination one finds that it encompasses a broad range of items. Over 90% of documents produced by companies now are electronic. Older paper files have been converted to microfiche or PDF files. Add to this email, text messages, social media (yes, even the IRS has a Facebook page) and you have an idea of the amount of information that becomes this new term called “Big Data”. Terabytes of data will soon become petabytes of data. Are we ready? Are our students prepared for this new era? E-Discovery is a field that affects not only the lawyers, but the IT support staff, and how companies do business. In this talk you will be introduced to some of the new technology in the field such as predictive coding, forensic linguistics, and social media archiving. You will also be shown some of the new tools on the market that you can use in your classrooms to prepare your students and yourself for this fast evolving arena. What does a company need to do when a litigation hold is in place? What response needs to come from the legal staff, the IT support staff, the managers, and the average employee? How does this affect the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies? Which comes first - employee privacy, freedom of information or corporate security? You will walk away from this talk with a methodology to incorporate this new topic into your curriculum. You will also be given ideas of how to make this affordable for your labs, what foundations your students need, and how to deliver this in a way that appeals to the business, IT or legal oriented student. This topic affects them all. Come and find out why this is something they need to be successful in tomorrow's market.
The letter is a cover letter from Peter Sproull applying for a position. He provides his contact information and resume, which details his relevant experience in IT security, networking engineering, and case management roles supporting government agencies. He feels he has the qualifications for the position and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss career opportunities.
For better or worse, electronic data is at the heart of many legal investigations. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important for lawyers to have a basic understanding of computer forensics including:
- what computer forensics is and what types of things can a computer forensic expert do;
- types of mistakes lawyers or IT professionals make that can corrupt, alter, or destroy evidence that is key to investigations;
what types of electronic evidence exists;
- ways to work efficiently and effectively with a computer forensic expert; and
- when to consider hiring and how to choose a computer forensic expert as part of an investigation
Learn more from Winston & Strawn and listen to the presentation here: https://www.winston.com/en/thought-leadership/computer-forensics-what-every-lawyer-needs-to-know.html.
In this presentation, Mr. Fleck provides an introduction to the cybersecurity, data protection, and good governance issues you must consider if your company collects any data from employees or customers.
The document discusses whether concerns about avoiding US cloud providers in the EU are due to protectionism or valid security and privacy concerns. It outlines EU protectionist policies around data privacy and local data storage. It also describes US surveillance laws like the Patriot Act that allow access to customer data with limited oversight. While the US protects its citizens more, EU data protection laws may not meet US legal standards. The document argues that concerns are valid but that organizations should focus on implementing security best practices like encryption rather than protectionism.
Leveraging Purchase Power and Standards to Improve Security in the IT Supply ...John Gilligan
The document discusses improving security in the IT supply chain by leveraging purchase power and standards. It describes how the Air Force created a standardized secure desktop configuration by working with NSA, NIST, and vendors. This reduced vulnerabilities by 80%, saved hundreds of millions, and improved performance. The concept was expanded through the Federal Desktop Core Configuration and security content automation protocols. The document argues for expanding these approaches to all software and using offense to inform defensive investments and standards.
Information Security Lesson 1 - Eric VanderburgEric Vanderburg
This document discusses key topics in information security. It outlines security challenges such as day zero exploits and the dramatic rise in reported security incidents from 1988 to 2003. Key terms are defined, including information security, assets, threats, vulnerabilities and exploits. The document also discusses general threats like data theft, identity theft, and cyberterrorism. Several US security laws and regulations are covered, along with details about the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
The document discusses trends in intellectual property (IP) including patents. It provides a history of IP monetization with periods of sharp valuation swings. Recently, the patent market reached a cyclical low after the Nortel and Motorola acquisitions. U.S. legal developments aim to curb litigation abuse while ensuring high patent quality. Globally, countries are aligning with first-to-file systems and establishing opposition proceedings. Protection remains expensive but costs can be minimized through international filings. The trends show a focus on quality over quantity of patents and maintaining portfolios.
The document discusses trends in intellectual property (IP) including patents. It provides a history of IP monetization with periods of sharp valuation swings due to external factors like patent pools and litigation. Currently, patent pricing appears low following a bubble but will likely stabilize and increase again. Recent U.S. legal developments aim to curb patent troll litigation while ensuring high patent quality. Globally, countries are aligning patent laws though protection remains expensive internationally requiring strategies like Patent Cooperation Treaty applications. The presentation emphasizes quality over quantity of patents and maintaining portfolio value through continuations.
August 27, 2018 General IP presentation for SCOREKirk Damman
This document provides an overview of intellectual property and strategies for protecting intellectual property. It defines various types of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, publicity rights, and databases. It explains why intellectual property is an important asset for companies and that IP laws are complex and misunderstood by the general public. The document provides details on obtaining different types of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It emphasizes the importance of working with an intellectual property attorney and outlines common mistakes made in protecting intellectual property. Overall, the summary emphasizes that intellectual property protection is an ongoing process rather than a single action and encourages asking questions.
Better to Ask Permission? Best Practices for Privacy and SecurityEric Kavanagh
Hot Technologies with The Bloor Group and IDERA
If security was once a nice-to-have, those days have long gone. Between data breaches and privacy regulations, organizations today face immense pressure to protect their systems and their sensitive data. When giants like Yahoo! and Target can get hacked, so can any other company. What can you do about it? How can you protect your company and clients?
Register for this episode of Hot Technologies to hear Analysts Eric Kavanagh and Dr. Robin Bloor provide insights about the many ways that companies can buttress their defenses and stay ahead of the bad guys. They'll be briefed by Vicky Harp of IDERA who will demonstrate how to identify vulnerabilities, track sensitive data, successfully pass audits, and protect your SQL Server databases.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Joe Wolf of the USPTO about implementing a case management system using Alfresco to meet the requirements of the America Invents Act. Key points include:
- The USPTO needed a system to support new post-grant review procedures and collect documents per the America Invents Act.
- Alfresco was used along with a commercial case management product to build a system allowing petitioners to file documents, the USPTO to manage workflows, and the public to access documents.
- Strategies included using Alfresco's CMIS interface, externalizing user management, and grouping documents by case to reflect the required business structure while working within
UMS Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar: Cybersecurity - Lessons learned from sec...APNIC
APNIC Senior Security Specialist Adli Wahid provides some useful findings of lessons learned from security incidents at the UMS Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar, held online on 25 October 2021.
This document discusses hackers and network intruders. It defines key hacking terms and outlines the threats posed by different types of hackers. It also describes common methods used by hackers to gain unauthorized access, such as exploiting software vulnerabilities, password guessing, and using backdoors or trojan horses. The document discusses intrusion detection and prevention techniques and some legal and ethical issues surrounding hacking.
Refugees on Rails Berlin - #2 Tech Talk on SecurityGianluca Varisco
1. Edward Snowden's NSA leaks from 2013 increased public awareness of privacy issues and prompted tech companies to improve privacy protections for users.
2. Major security breaches in 2014-2015 exposed vulnerabilities like Heartbleed and compromised user data from companies like Ashley Madison, TalkTalk, and VTech.
3. The growing Internet of Things introduces new security threats as more devices become connected, and human error remains a major weak point that can undermine other security defenses. Basic security practices like strong unique passwords and two-factor authentication are recommended.
Turning search upside down with powerful open source search softwareCharlie Hull
Turning Search Upside Down - how Flax works with media monitoring companies to build powerful and scalable 'inverted search' systems, applying hundreds of thousands of stored queries to millions of documents in real time. Features Apache Lucene/Solr as a replacement for Autonomy IDOL and our Luwak library as a replacement for Autonomy Verity.
PacNOG 22: Intrusion in cybsecurity - observations from Honeynet dataAPNIC
This document discusses trends in cybersecurity intrusions based on observations from a honeynet project. It begins with an overview of the agenda and discusses trends seen in hacking incidents and data breaches. The document then examines observations from a honeynet project run by APNIC, noting that routers and IoT devices are frequently compromised via weak or default credentials to download and run malicious scripts from remote servers. The document concludes with recommendations on basic cybersecurity best practices like keeping systems updated and using strong, unique passwords to help prevent intrusions.
As the number of information requests increase exponentially, organizations worldwide can no longer process all information requests in time. Large government organizations have huge departments handling these requests and in some cases these are up to 10 times larger than internal legal departments. This shows the urgency to involve more automation handling the public records requests.
When handling public records requests, many possible levels of automation exist to optimize the process, use resources more effectively, and to deal with increasing data volumes.
Cybersecurity Legal and Compliance Issues Business & IT Leaders Must Know -- ...Shawn Tuma
This presentation was delivered by Shawn E. Tuma, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney, to the Joint Meeting of ISACA and IIA North Texas on January 12, 2017.
This presentation was significantly updated from past presentations and included a discussion of the groundbreaking New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies.
The main points of this presentation are:
(1) Cybersecurity events create a crisis situation and should be treated as such;
(2) Cybersecurity incidents are as much legal events as they are IT or Business / Public Relations events;
(3) Companies must have a cybersecurity breach response plan in place and tested, in advance;
(4) While consumer class action data breach litigation is a significant threat to companies and their leadership, it is not as great of a threat as regulatory enforcement by agencies such as the FTC and SEC, or the shareholder derivative claims for officer and director liability; and
(5) The odds are that all company will be breached, but preparation and diligence can help minimize the likelihood that such a breach from being a catastrophic event.
This presentation addresses the role of attorneys as the first responders in leading their clients through cybersecurity and data loss crisis events. The discussion begins by looking at the risk business have of being the victim of a cybersecurity or data loss incident and examining the nature of such incidents and the crisis environment they create. Then, because of this crisis environment, the need for leadership in helping keep the parties calm, rational, and making deliberate, calculated decisions.
The discussion then explains why cybersecurity events are legal events and legal counsel is the natural leader that should fulfill this role and how they can do so. It will then discuss the process legal counsel will take, including assembling the key players in such an event, both internally and externally. It discusses the obligations for responding to such an event, the steps that must be taken, those that must be considered, and certain factors that go into the decision-making process. It briefly addresses the costs of such an incident and the liability issues that can arise from such an incident and failing to properly respond to the incident. This section includes a discussion of the cybersecurity lawsuit landscape, cybersecurity regulatory landscape, and the issue of cybersecurity-related officer and director liability stemming from shareholder derivative lawsuits based on cybersecurity incidents.
It concludes with a discussion of the steps that companies can take to prepare for and be in a better position to respond to and mitigate the negative repercussions of such an incident.
This document discusses techniques for sweeping vehicles to detect hidden tracking devices, audio/video surveillance equipment, and other security risks. It provides an overview of common exploits like GPS trackers and OnStar modules. Detection methods are covered like analyzing RF signals and current draw. Essential tools are recommended like shop manuals, flashlights, and spectrum analyzers. Specific cases are described like hidden police dash cams and parental video monitors. Details are given on technical aspects of various tracking systems and audio bugs.
History of the HEXAGON series of spy satellites whereby the satellite exposed massive rolls of the file, and ejected cartridges by parachute, with the parachute being plucked out of the sky and pull in the back of a special plane. Dr. Land and Dr. Edgerton where the driving force behind this project.
The letter is a cover letter from Peter Sproull applying for a position. He provides his contact information and resume, which details his relevant experience in IT security, networking engineering, and case management roles supporting government agencies. He feels he has the qualifications for the position and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss career opportunities.
For better or worse, electronic data is at the heart of many legal investigations. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important for lawyers to have a basic understanding of computer forensics including:
- what computer forensics is and what types of things can a computer forensic expert do;
- types of mistakes lawyers or IT professionals make that can corrupt, alter, or destroy evidence that is key to investigations;
what types of electronic evidence exists;
- ways to work efficiently and effectively with a computer forensic expert; and
- when to consider hiring and how to choose a computer forensic expert as part of an investigation
Learn more from Winston & Strawn and listen to the presentation here: https://www.winston.com/en/thought-leadership/computer-forensics-what-every-lawyer-needs-to-know.html.
In this presentation, Mr. Fleck provides an introduction to the cybersecurity, data protection, and good governance issues you must consider if your company collects any data from employees or customers.
The document discusses whether concerns about avoiding US cloud providers in the EU are due to protectionism or valid security and privacy concerns. It outlines EU protectionist policies around data privacy and local data storage. It also describes US surveillance laws like the Patriot Act that allow access to customer data with limited oversight. While the US protects its citizens more, EU data protection laws may not meet US legal standards. The document argues that concerns are valid but that organizations should focus on implementing security best practices like encryption rather than protectionism.
Leveraging Purchase Power and Standards to Improve Security in the IT Supply ...John Gilligan
The document discusses improving security in the IT supply chain by leveraging purchase power and standards. It describes how the Air Force created a standardized secure desktop configuration by working with NSA, NIST, and vendors. This reduced vulnerabilities by 80%, saved hundreds of millions, and improved performance. The concept was expanded through the Federal Desktop Core Configuration and security content automation protocols. The document argues for expanding these approaches to all software and using offense to inform defensive investments and standards.
Information Security Lesson 1 - Eric VanderburgEric Vanderburg
This document discusses key topics in information security. It outlines security challenges such as day zero exploits and the dramatic rise in reported security incidents from 1988 to 2003. Key terms are defined, including information security, assets, threats, vulnerabilities and exploits. The document also discusses general threats like data theft, identity theft, and cyberterrorism. Several US security laws and regulations are covered, along with details about the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
The document discusses trends in intellectual property (IP) including patents. It provides a history of IP monetization with periods of sharp valuation swings. Recently, the patent market reached a cyclical low after the Nortel and Motorola acquisitions. U.S. legal developments aim to curb litigation abuse while ensuring high patent quality. Globally, countries are aligning with first-to-file systems and establishing opposition proceedings. Protection remains expensive but costs can be minimized through international filings. The trends show a focus on quality over quantity of patents and maintaining portfolios.
The document discusses trends in intellectual property (IP) including patents. It provides a history of IP monetization with periods of sharp valuation swings due to external factors like patent pools and litigation. Currently, patent pricing appears low following a bubble but will likely stabilize and increase again. Recent U.S. legal developments aim to curb patent troll litigation while ensuring high patent quality. Globally, countries are aligning patent laws though protection remains expensive internationally requiring strategies like Patent Cooperation Treaty applications. The presentation emphasizes quality over quantity of patents and maintaining portfolio value through continuations.
August 27, 2018 General IP presentation for SCOREKirk Damman
This document provides an overview of intellectual property and strategies for protecting intellectual property. It defines various types of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, publicity rights, and databases. It explains why intellectual property is an important asset for companies and that IP laws are complex and misunderstood by the general public. The document provides details on obtaining different types of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It emphasizes the importance of working with an intellectual property attorney and outlines common mistakes made in protecting intellectual property. Overall, the summary emphasizes that intellectual property protection is an ongoing process rather than a single action and encourages asking questions.
Better to Ask Permission? Best Practices for Privacy and SecurityEric Kavanagh
Hot Technologies with The Bloor Group and IDERA
If security was once a nice-to-have, those days have long gone. Between data breaches and privacy regulations, organizations today face immense pressure to protect their systems and their sensitive data. When giants like Yahoo! and Target can get hacked, so can any other company. What can you do about it? How can you protect your company and clients?
Register for this episode of Hot Technologies to hear Analysts Eric Kavanagh and Dr. Robin Bloor provide insights about the many ways that companies can buttress their defenses and stay ahead of the bad guys. They'll be briefed by Vicky Harp of IDERA who will demonstrate how to identify vulnerabilities, track sensitive data, successfully pass audits, and protect your SQL Server databases.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Joe Wolf of the USPTO about implementing a case management system using Alfresco to meet the requirements of the America Invents Act. Key points include:
- The USPTO needed a system to support new post-grant review procedures and collect documents per the America Invents Act.
- Alfresco was used along with a commercial case management product to build a system allowing petitioners to file documents, the USPTO to manage workflows, and the public to access documents.
- Strategies included using Alfresco's CMIS interface, externalizing user management, and grouping documents by case to reflect the required business structure while working within
UMS Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar: Cybersecurity - Lessons learned from sec...APNIC
APNIC Senior Security Specialist Adli Wahid provides some useful findings of lessons learned from security incidents at the UMS Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar, held online on 25 October 2021.
This document discusses hackers and network intruders. It defines key hacking terms and outlines the threats posed by different types of hackers. It also describes common methods used by hackers to gain unauthorized access, such as exploiting software vulnerabilities, password guessing, and using backdoors or trojan horses. The document discusses intrusion detection and prevention techniques and some legal and ethical issues surrounding hacking.
Refugees on Rails Berlin - #2 Tech Talk on SecurityGianluca Varisco
1. Edward Snowden's NSA leaks from 2013 increased public awareness of privacy issues and prompted tech companies to improve privacy protections for users.
2. Major security breaches in 2014-2015 exposed vulnerabilities like Heartbleed and compromised user data from companies like Ashley Madison, TalkTalk, and VTech.
3. The growing Internet of Things introduces new security threats as more devices become connected, and human error remains a major weak point that can undermine other security defenses. Basic security practices like strong unique passwords and two-factor authentication are recommended.
Turning search upside down with powerful open source search softwareCharlie Hull
Turning Search Upside Down - how Flax works with media monitoring companies to build powerful and scalable 'inverted search' systems, applying hundreds of thousands of stored queries to millions of documents in real time. Features Apache Lucene/Solr as a replacement for Autonomy IDOL and our Luwak library as a replacement for Autonomy Verity.
PacNOG 22: Intrusion in cybsecurity - observations from Honeynet dataAPNIC
This document discusses trends in cybersecurity intrusions based on observations from a honeynet project. It begins with an overview of the agenda and discusses trends seen in hacking incidents and data breaches. The document then examines observations from a honeynet project run by APNIC, noting that routers and IoT devices are frequently compromised via weak or default credentials to download and run malicious scripts from remote servers. The document concludes with recommendations on basic cybersecurity best practices like keeping systems updated and using strong, unique passwords to help prevent intrusions.
As the number of information requests increase exponentially, organizations worldwide can no longer process all information requests in time. Large government organizations have huge departments handling these requests and in some cases these are up to 10 times larger than internal legal departments. This shows the urgency to involve more automation handling the public records requests.
When handling public records requests, many possible levels of automation exist to optimize the process, use resources more effectively, and to deal with increasing data volumes.
Cybersecurity Legal and Compliance Issues Business & IT Leaders Must Know -- ...Shawn Tuma
This presentation was delivered by Shawn E. Tuma, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney, to the Joint Meeting of ISACA and IIA North Texas on January 12, 2017.
This presentation was significantly updated from past presentations and included a discussion of the groundbreaking New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies.
The main points of this presentation are:
(1) Cybersecurity events create a crisis situation and should be treated as such;
(2) Cybersecurity incidents are as much legal events as they are IT or Business / Public Relations events;
(3) Companies must have a cybersecurity breach response plan in place and tested, in advance;
(4) While consumer class action data breach litigation is a significant threat to companies and their leadership, it is not as great of a threat as regulatory enforcement by agencies such as the FTC and SEC, or the shareholder derivative claims for officer and director liability; and
(5) The odds are that all company will be breached, but preparation and diligence can help minimize the likelihood that such a breach from being a catastrophic event.
This presentation addresses the role of attorneys as the first responders in leading their clients through cybersecurity and data loss crisis events. The discussion begins by looking at the risk business have of being the victim of a cybersecurity or data loss incident and examining the nature of such incidents and the crisis environment they create. Then, because of this crisis environment, the need for leadership in helping keep the parties calm, rational, and making deliberate, calculated decisions.
The discussion then explains why cybersecurity events are legal events and legal counsel is the natural leader that should fulfill this role and how they can do so. It will then discuss the process legal counsel will take, including assembling the key players in such an event, both internally and externally. It discusses the obligations for responding to such an event, the steps that must be taken, those that must be considered, and certain factors that go into the decision-making process. It briefly addresses the costs of such an incident and the liability issues that can arise from such an incident and failing to properly respond to the incident. This section includes a discussion of the cybersecurity lawsuit landscape, cybersecurity regulatory landscape, and the issue of cybersecurity-related officer and director liability stemming from shareholder derivative lawsuits based on cybersecurity incidents.
It concludes with a discussion of the steps that companies can take to prepare for and be in a better position to respond to and mitigate the negative repercussions of such an incident.
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This document discusses techniques for sweeping vehicles to detect hidden tracking devices, audio/video surveillance equipment, and other security risks. It provides an overview of common exploits like GPS trackers and OnStar modules. Detection methods are covered like analyzing RF signals and current draw. Essential tools are recommended like shop manuals, flashlights, and spectrum analyzers. Specific cases are described like hidden police dash cams and parental video monitors. Details are given on technical aspects of various tracking systems and audio bugs.
History of the HEXAGON series of spy satellites whereby the satellite exposed massive rolls of the file, and ejected cartridges by parachute, with the parachute being plucked out of the sky and pull in the back of a special plane. Dr. Land and Dr. Edgerton where the driving force behind this project.
The document provides an overview of the US government agencies responsible for defense trade controls and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) within the State Department. It discusses DDTC's mission to advance national security through licensing and enforcement of defense trade export laws. It also outlines the various license types issued by DDTC including DSP-5, DSP-73, and DSP-61 licenses as well as amendments and scenarios for when each license type would be used.
The document provides information about an upcoming Adult CPR & AED Certification course. It introduces the instructor, Jim Atkinson, and reviews logistics like facility locations, breaks, and certification requirements. Key facts about CPR are also summarized, such as how early intervention with CPR can double survival rates for cardiac arrest victims. The course outline reviews topics that will be covered like breathing emergencies, CPR, AED use, and certification testing.
James M. Atkinson will present "Telephone Defenses Against the Dark Arts" on May 18th from 12:00-1:00 PM in the BBN Cafeteria. The presentation will explore modern eavesdropping threats posed by telephone equipment, common penetration points exploited by eavesdroppers, and methods to detect penetrations and secure telephone communications. It will also cover securing voice over internet protocol systems and include examples of prior hacks and attacks.
This document discusses steps to take after discovering a bug during a technical surveillance countermeasures sweep. It advises notifying an attorney if there are any legal questions, as the author is not providing legal counsel. It also discusses determining if a discovered bug is legally authorized or not, and the different approaches of notifying authorities or clients depending on that determination. Overall, the key responsibilities are finding and documenting any bug, assisting with notifications, and potentially testifying in court.
This document provides guidance on conducting vehicle sweeps to detect potential threats such as tracking devices, video devices, audio devices, and other risks. It outlines essential resources like original shop manuals and test equipment. A vehicle sweep follows a plan, documents findings, and looks for any threats or risks, which could include GPS receivers, video cameras, microphones, telemetry systems, or security system exploits. Careful inspection of wires and hidden areas is recommended to maintain client privacy.
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1. FBI Criminal Investigation:
Cisco Routers
Section Chief Raul Roldan
Supervisory Special Agent Inez Miyamoto
Intelligence Analyst Tini Leon
January 11, 2008
The overall classification of this presentation is
UNCLASSIFIED
9. Cisco Identified Problems
• Problems
– Low manufacturing standards
– Higher failure rate
– Duplicate MAC addresses of routers and switches
can shut down an entire network
• Examples
– In 2002, duplicate MAC addresses shut down an end
user’s network in Pittsburgh
– In 2004, a government agency conducted a network
upgrade to its North American weather
communication system—it failed upon installation
– Cisco 1721 router installed in a network caught fire
due to a faulty power supply
10. Sub-Contracting Process
GSA IT Vendor
1st Sub-Contractor
3rd Sub-Contractor
2nd Sub-Contractor
Counterfeit Equipment
Distributor
Government or
Govt. Contractor
(drop ships as GSA Vendor)
(order placed)
19. eGlobe Solutions Inc.
• May 2003 – July 2005
– $788,000 counterfeit equipment
• November 2006 Indicted
– Conspiracy, Mail Fraud, and Counterfeit Trademark
• Sold to
– U.S. Naval Academy
– U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center
– U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center
– U.S. Air Base (Spangdahelm, Germany)
– Bonneville Power Administration
– General Services Administration
– Raytheon (Defense Contractor)
21. Syren Technology
• August 2002 – July 2004
• December 2007 Indicted
– Trafficking in counterfeit Cisco products
• Sold to
– Marine Corps
– Air Force
– Federal Aviation Administration
– FBI
– Defense Contractors
– Universities and Financial Institutions
22. U.S. Navy Project
Source: <http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0907/092807j1.htm>
Sub-contractor
(Won bid for US Navy Project)
(Ships counterfeit to U.S. Navy)
U.S. Navy
(Unauthorized Cisco reseller)
23. U.S. Navy Project
• $250,111 counterfeit Cisco equipment
• Lockheed Martin
– Did not use GSA IT Vendor or authorized
Cisco reseller
– Discovered duplicate serial numbers Cisco
switches
25. MortgageIT:
Non-government Example
• Discovered WICs were faulty during
routers upgrade
– 30 counterfeit WAN Interface Cards (WIC)
• Atec Group Inc.
– Authorized reseller selling counterfeit
• Cisco
• Microsoft
• Symantec
30. Scope of the Problem
• Alliance for Gray Market and
Counterfeit Abatement (AGMA) &
KPMG White Paper
– 1 in 10 IT products sold are counterfeit
– 10% IT products counterfeit
• $100 billion
Source: KPGM International, “Managing the Risks of Counterfeiting in the Information Technology Industry,” 2006
31. Scope of the Problem
• Law Enforcement estimates much higher
– Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Only seize registered items
– Dell Computers not registered
– No label = no seizure
• Cannot check every container
– FBI
• Chinese postal service vs. shipping services
– Smaller shipments
• Hardware, software, manuals and labels shipped separately
– Assembled in United States
32. Total Number of IPR Seizures
5,793
6,500
7,255
8,022
14,675
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Total Number of IPR Seizures
33. Total Domestic Value of IPR Seizures
$98,990,341
$94,019,227
$138,767,885
$93,234,510
$155,369,236
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Total Domestic Value of IPR Seizures
35. Government Procurement
• Most government agencies use enterprise
information system
– Coordinate business process
– Standard data structure
– Standard equipment
• Cisco routers used in enterprise
information systems
37. Government Procurement
• Government searches for lowest price
• Contract language allows for
– Subcontracts
• 2 to 3 levels of sub-contractors
– “Blind drop” or “drop ship”
– Non-OEM purchase
– Smaller businesses
• No vetting of vendors by Cisco or GSA
• If done by government, usually only background check
38. Problems with Cisco
• No Direct Sales
– Cisco has 5 major distributors
• 2 distributors sell to government via GSA
– Comstor.net (200+ vendors)
– Immix Group (not awarded yet - ? vendors)
• Exceptions
– Highly specialized equipment sales
• Intelligence community agencies
• Large telecom providers
39. Problems with Cisco
• Cisco’s solution:
– Use Cisco Gold/Silver Partners
• Training/support designation given by Cisco
40. Problems with Cisco
• Government’s Problem:
– Gold/Silver Partners
• purchased counterfeit
• sold counterfeit to government and defense
contractors
– Cisco’s Brand Protection does NOT
coordinate with Cisco’s Government Sales
42. FBI Coordination
• 3 Case Coordination Meetings (2006-2007)
• Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
• Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS)
• Department of Interior (DOI)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Department of State (DOS)
• Department of Defense (DOD)
• Local Police Departments
43. FBI Coordination
• General Services Administration (GSA)
– Ongoing coordination
• 03/2007, GSA attended FBI Case Coordination Meeting
(Dallas)
• 07/2007, GSA-FBI-DCIS Coordination Meeting (Seattle)
– GSA Actions
• Letters of supply
• Policy review - ongoing
• Expansion of investigation to address all counterfeit IT
equipment
• Supporting FBI investigations
44. FBI Coordination
• Department of Defense – multiple investigations
• Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS)
• Naval Criminal Investigative Service
• Air Force Office of Special Investigations
• Army Criminal Investigative Service
– All services concerned with critical infrastructure
protection
• DCIS-FBI Counterfeit IT Equipment Working Group
45. US-China Joint Liaison Group
• Co-chaired by US DOJ and Chinese
Ministry of Public Security (MPS)
– Facilitate cross-border criminal enforcement
operations
– Intellectual Property Criminal Enforcement
Working Group
• Submitted requests for investigation
• Example: Summer Solstice (Microsoft software
investigation)
48. Intelligence Gap
• Purpose of counterfeit:
– For profit or state sponsored?
• Scope of counterfeit equipment problem:
– Routers?
– Other IT equipment (PCs, printers, etc.)?
• Effect on the critical infrastructure?
49. The Threat
• IT Subversion/Supply Chain Attack
– Cause immediate or premature system failure
during usage
– Gain access to otherwise secure systems
– Weaken cryptographic systems
• Requires “intimate access to target
system”
Source: Committee on National Security Systems, “Framework for Lifecycle Risk Mitigation For National Security Systems in the Era of Globalization,” November 2006
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