Resources

• Training Resources
  • SANS.org - SANS provides "real world" information security related training for all skill levels and IT specialties.
  • SANS.org Partnership Series - A program for discounted training.
  • EDUCAUSE Security Professionals Conference - a series of workshops


• Suggested Reading
  • SANS.org Reading Room - The Reading Room contains community contributed white papers on a variety of information security topics.
  • UTS Information Security RSS Feed - New articles, USC-specific information, and links will be regularly posted.
  • OPML File of Suggested News Feeds - This file contains a number of feeds that you can import into most RSS Feed Readers such as Bloglines, Google Reader, Feed Demon, etc. Import it, keep the feeds you like, delete the ones you don't.
  • The Security Engineering Book - This is the free, online version of Dr. Ross Anderson's textbook on Security Engineering.
  • Important USC Information Security Related publications.
    • IT 1.06 - Network Access and Acceptable Use
    • Protecting the SSN - Registrar's statement on the importance of Social Security Numbers
    • BUSF 4.11 - Credit/Debit Card Processing Policy
    • ACAF 7.02 - Data Access Policy


• Suggested Viewing/Listening
  • OPML File of Suggested Podcasts - This file contains a number of feeds that you can import into most Podcast Players or such as iTunes, Miro, or your preferred feed reader. Import it, keep the feeds you like, delete the ones you don't.


• Other Related UTS Departments
  • UTS Network Services - Many of the systems traditionally considered as a part of Information Security are actually managed by Network Services.  This includes firewall management.
  • UTS IT Service Management - ITSM offers hourly and SLAs for desktop support and offers Student support for virus/worm/network authentication issues.


• Security For Developers
  • Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)


• Sites to Watch
  • Internet Storm Center - A collaborative effort to provide a free analysis and warning service to thousands of Internet users and organizations.


• Information Security Industry Published Standards
  • National Institute for Science and Technology, Computer Security Division's special publications
  • Center for Internet Security (CIS)
  • The National Security Agency's Security Configuration Guidelines