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As we return to our Advanced Endpoint and Server Protection series, we are back working our way through the reimagined threat management process. After discussing assessment you know what you have and what risk those devices present to the organization. Now you can design a control set to prevent compromise from happening in the first place.

Incite 2/12/2014: Kindling

Mike Rothman · February 12, 2014

Sitting at my feet is the brand spanking new Kindle I ordered for XX1. It arrived before the snow and ice storm hits the ATL, so we got pretty lucky. She’s a voracious reader and it has become inefficient (and an ecological crime) to continue buying her paper books. She has probably read the Harry Potter series 5 or 6 times, and is constantly giving me new lists of books to buy. She has books everywhere. She reads on the bus. She gets in trouble because sometimes she reads in class. It’s pretty…

There is no stopping the train now that it’s rolling. Here is the final key theme that we expect to see at the show, and yes it’s all about the cloud. And yes, I managed to work a Jimmy Buffett lyric into the piece. Rich 1, Internet 0.

You didn’t think you would need to wait long for a Snowden reference, did you? Well, you know we Securosis guys like to keep you in suspense. But without further ado, it’s time. Snowden time!

Firestarter: Mass Media Abuse

Rich · February 11, 2014

In this week’s Firestarter we talk about the Book of Mormon (the play, not the other thing), biking while intoxicated, and the ongoing predilection of mass media to abuse the truth about security for ratings. Because, NBC and Sochi.

As we continue posting the key themes we expect to see at this year’s RSA Conference, it’s time hit the source of all things FUD: recent retailer breaches. Security marketing is driven by catalysts, to create urgency, to buy products and services. There have been plenty so far this year, and we will hear all about them at the show.

New Paper: Defending Data on iOS 7

Rich · February 10, 2014

I have been working on this one quietly for a while. It is a massive update to my previous paper on iOS security.

RSA Conference Guide 2014 Key Theme: APT0

Mike Rothman · February 10, 2014

It’s that time of year. The security industry is gearing up for the annual pilgrimage to San Francisco for the RSA Conference. For the fifth year your pals at Securosis are putting together a conference guide to give you some perspective on what to look for and how to make the most of your RSA experience. We will start with a few key themes for the week, and then go into deep dives on all our coverage areas. The full guide will be available for download next Wednesday, and we will post an…

As we continue posting our key themes for the 2014 RSA Conference, let’s dig a bit into big bata, because you won’t be hearing anything about it at the show…

Normally we like to blame the victim, but in this case we need to thank them. From the WSJ, the swap to Chip and PIN will happen by October 2015. Here is the key point: