Friday, December 4, 2009

The 9 Most Useful Computer Security Blogs

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I currently read many blogs and have a bunch of RSS feeds directed to my blackberry via viigo software so I can keep up on what’s going on in the cloud we call the Internet.  It is rare, however, to find blogs that are consistent and thorough with their postings and content.  The following is my list of the 9 most important and useful blogs related to Computer Security:
1.  The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).  The MSRC blog was launched in February 2005 and provides a real-time way for the Microsoft Security Response Center to communicate with customers.  Topics include day-to-day “behind the scenes” information that helps customers understand Microsoft’s security response efforts, updates during early stages of security incidents.
2.  Fraud, Phishing and Financial Misdeeds blog.  Having worked around financial crimes for a number of years, Ed Dickson noticed they seemed to be on the rise, one reason for this is technology, which grows more rapidly than the laws designed to protect us from it.  Ed’s blog is a resource to educate people on Identity Theft, it also strives to educate the common person on the rapidly growing problem of crimes enabled (made too easy) by technology and the Internet.
3.  TaoSecurity blog.  Richard Bejlitch is the author of one of my favorite books on Information Security, “The Tao of Network Security Monitoring.”  His blog focuses on digital security and the practices of network security monitoring, incident response, and forensics.
4.  Wired Magazine’s Threat Level.  This excellent blog is dedicated to dissecting the news to find some really interesting gems related to computer, government, and general security information.
5.  SANS Computer Forensics, Investigation, and Response.  A team of GIAC certified forensics professionals share their thoughts on fighting crime and unravelling incidents “One Byte At A Time”.   This is an excellent source if you really want to get into the guts of your computer.
6.  Avira’s Tech blog.  Avira, the maker of antivir (one of the most highly rated, free for home use, virus scanners) keeps its readers up-to-date on the latest virus news.
7.  Krebs on Security.  This is Brian Krebs security blog.  He offers excellent commentary on computer security related topics.  Much of what he covers surrounds cybercrime, vulnerabilities, and hacking groups with established footholds.
8.  The Museum of Hoaxes.  This blog is dedicated to examining dubious claims and mischief of all kinds.  If you’re checking into an email you received from a prince in Nigeria, this is an excellent place to start.
9. Hoax Slayer.  Tracks many of the email hoaxes and other Internet based hoaxes.  Great site, with quick navigation and search.

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