Administration | Branden R. Williams, Business Security Specialist

December 2010 Roundup standard

What was popular in December? I was a little bit slow with the posts this month, but I made up for it with two Five Things lists for ya! December is traditionally a slow month for some, and for vendors like me, it was chaotic. We introduced some new services at EMC and still have been reeling from the PCI v2.0 release. Here are the five most popular posts from last month: PCI DSS 2.0 Release and Review. For the THIRD month in a row, this post took the number 1 spot. This release is two years in the making, and the next one is due in thirty-four months. I threw together a few notes along with links to the ...

Herding Cats December, Brave Old World standard

Have you checked out ISSA Connect yet? The next issue is up there with my column, Brave Old World. This one is all about bucking the trend, going against the grain, swimming up stream, and any other number of clichés that you might want to use. Much of what we are doing today is done without thinking strategically first—especially with respect to compliance initiatives like PCI DSS. If you are a member, log into ISSA Connect and join the discussion! Interact with great professionals globally as well as the authors that you enjoy reading every month. If you are not a member, sign up today! Possibly Related Posts: Top Posts from 2015 October 2015 Roundup September 2015 Roundup August 2015 ...

November 2010 Roundup standard

What was popular in November? It was all about PCI 2.0 in November, I cooked for #BSidesDFW (check out my apron), and we discussed mixed-mode virtualization with respect to PCI DSS! Look for some fun PCI stuff this month as well! Here are the five most popular posts from last month: PCI DSS 2.0 Release and Review. For the second month in a row, this post took the number 1 spot. This one is two years in the making, and the next one won’t happen for three more years. I threw together a few notes along with links to the document. Scoping Fun with PCI DSS 2.0. How do you know what you need to do for PCI DSS unless ...

Silverado Wrap standard

It takes a massive tortilla to make a Silverado Wrap, but here’s a recipe on how you do it. First, start with a blogger. Next, give the blogger a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. Finally, wrap it up in a giant tortilla with some videos, blog posts, Twitter and Facebook comments, and enjoy! Here’s what we got when I was the key ingredient above (blogger): The Silverado Extended Cab… uh… CAB! How big is this thing? CHeck out the kids in the back! Being a Good Samaritan. Calling OnStar is not only for when you get in a crash! See how I used it to call in a road hazard. Off to the Fair! We loaded up the kids and headed down ...

Herding Cats November, Is there an App for This? standard

Have you checked out ISSA Connect yet? The next issue is up there with my column, Is there an App for This?. What happens when you push your customer experience into a smartphone? It’s a question that is asked in two different camps—starting with the business and marketing sides and ending with the security teams. Many phones are extremely forensic friendly, and a physical theft could easily lead to full identity theft. If you are a member, log into ISSA Connect and join the discussion! Interact with great professionals globally as well as the authors that you enjoy reading every month. If you are not a member, sign up today! Possibly Related Posts: Top Posts from 2015 October 2015 Roundup ...

October 2010 Roundup standard

What was popular in October? We saw the PCI Security Standards Council release PCI 2.0, I became a shill for Chevrolet (ending Nov 8) and posted a link to my flying blog, I am cooking at #BSidesDFW, and I was on TV! Running around D/FW doing missions for Chevy in the Silverado was fun, but alas, I return the truck on Friday. Here are the five most popular posts from last month: PCI DSS 2.0 Release and Review. This one is two years in the making, and the next one won’t happen for three more years. I threw together a few notes along with links to the document. Full Review of the 2010 PCI Community Meeting. This one held the ...

Herding Cats October, Seeing Through the Fog standard

Have you checked out ISSA Connect yet? The next issue is up there with my column, Seeing Through the Fog. Cloud Computing and associated utility computing topics make lawyers and insurance underwriters uneasy. Like for real. But it’s all about a little bit of education on the topic. If you are a member, log into ISSA Connect and join the discussion! Interact with great professionals globally as well as the authors that you enjoy reading every month. If you are not a member, sign up today! Possibly Related Posts: Top Posts from 2015 October 2015 Roundup September 2015 Roundup August 2015 Roundup June-July 2015 Roundup

September 2010 Roundup standard

What was popular in September? We had the PCI 2010 Community Meeting in Orlando, embargoed documents from the Council, some posts that poked a little fun, and a cloudy experience with Desktop as a Service! On that last one, apologies for the incorrect link to the VMWare release. At least you guys know what I was wondering about when I worked on that edited post. Yes, I was concerned about that fungus. It’s benign tho, so don’t worry. Here are the five most popular posts from last month: Review of the 2010 ____ ____ Meeting. Sometimes the most popular posts only have a few days to percolate. That would be the case with my initial review of the PCI Community ...

Herding Cats September, Trusting Trust standard

Have you checked out ISSA Connect yet? The next issue is up there with my column, Trusting Trust. What would we do without a little bit of trust? Our lives would certainly be much less convenient, and has the potential to be more secure. If you are a member, log into ISSA Connect and join the discussion! Interact with great professionals globally as well as the authors that you enjoy reading every month. If you are not a member, sign up today! Possibly Related Posts: Top Posts from 2015 October 2015 Roundup September 2015 Roundup August 2015 Roundup June-July 2015 Roundup

August 2010 Roundup standard

What was popular in August? I personally closed out the month with a huge milestone, corrective surgery that should hopefully remove my requirement for glasses and contacts. I am in recovery, and can SORTA see this post, so I disclaim any responsibility for the content herein. Actually, should probably do that for the whole blog. Here are the five most popular posts from last month: Why QSAs Should Not Be Your Security Partner. That’s right, folks. It’s time to separate your consultants from your assessors. Do you know what motivates QSAs? Here is an inside scoop on what goes on inside your QSAs head, and why he doesn’t have your best interests in mind. Where’s the Breach? Is this the ...

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