About Net Security: April 29, 2009

Net Security In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP This week much of the news is focused on tracking the spread of the swine flu and the efforts of governments and health organizations around the world to contain it and ensure it doesn't become a true pandemic. As it is, a disease that was virtually unheard of a week ago now has confirmed cases in countries around the world and more than 150 people have died in Mexico from swine flu. Organizations need to be prepared for how to contain the threat of outbreak for their employees and how to respond if it is an epidemic or pandemic. Individuals need to be on high alert for spam and phishing attacks preying on the increased interest in swine flu. Check out the articles below to learn more.   In the Spotlight Business Continuity and the Swine Flu I don't believe the swine flu has reached official 'pandemic' status yet, but the number of deaths in Mexico from the swine flu has exceeded 100 and confirmed or suspected cases of swine flu continue to pop up around the world. It doesn't appear that we need to head for the fallout shelters and live on bottled water and canned soup just yet, but organizations do need to be monitoring the situation and thinking proactively about how to manage business in the face of a rapidly spreading or highly contagious illness such as swine flu. In the short term there are things organizations can do to minimize the risk of exposure...read more              More Topics Cybersecurity Act of 2009 Free eCourse: Introduction to Security Tools Reset Passwords with the Administrator Account Configure Vista Password Policy: Step-by-Step Top 5 Antispyware Tools for 2009 Book Review: Securing VoIP Networks 5 Steps to Secure Windows XP Home Swine Flu Spam and Phishing Attacks There are more than 80 people confirmed dead in Mexico from the swine flu. There are confirmed cases in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and suspected cases in France, Israel and Spain. The Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano declared a public health emergency for the United States and countries around the world are working to proactively contain the threat and ensure the swine flu doesn't become a pandemic. With more questions than answers right now, people are concerned and they want to stay informed. Malware developers and spam distributors will be counting on it...read more   The 2% Business Model If you were only 2% successful at your job, how long do you think you'd get to keep it? Heck, baseball players with a poor batting average still hit the ball 10% to 20% of the time. NBA basketball players who are poor free throw shooters can still usually make 30% or 40% of the shots even if its on accident. So, '2%' and 'success rate' would seem like an oxymoron to include in the same sentence together. There are some things though where 2% is not only sufficient- but phenomenal. Spam and phishing...read more     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Internet / Network Security Ads Security at Home Job Security 2009 Student Guide Healthy Body Diet Legit Online Jobs Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Wireless / Networking Antivirus Software Focus on Windows Email internet   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Net Security newsletter as security.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=netsecurity&e=security.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.