Information security Questions


Bachelors of Arts in Information Technology
I need to know with Bachelors of Arts in Information Technology with a concentration in network and information security, would I be able to secure a job just as well as a person with a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology?

Answer Question   |  March 19, 2012  9:26 AM
bachelors, Degree, Information security, job search skills
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5 pts.

Information Security Awareness
We are in the early stages of creating an Information Security program for our new company.  I would like to email monthly security tips, tidbits, etc  for Security Awareness to all employees.  Have you seen anything “catchy”, grab your attention type email subject lines and/or icons, so we can catch people’s attention to these monthly [...]

Answer Question   |  June 14, 2011  6:43 PM
Information security, IT security, Security, Security Program Management
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5 pts.

Is career change to information security adviseable?
Hi, I have done my bachelors in computer applications and PG diploma in cyber security back in INDIA. I am working for cognizant technologies but not in the profile of network admin or anything related to networks as i had to take a job whatever came my way to run family but i am very [...]

Answer Question   |  April 8, 2011  1:37 PM
Career in Information Security, Information security, Information security careers, Network administration, Network administrators
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5 pts.

College For Information Security and Risk Management
Hi im about to begin my goal in computer information secuirty and risk management….im just curious as to 1) the types of jobs this bachelors would allow me to get 2) what is a starting salary? and 3) what else would you reccomend that i take in the IT Field (school wise) to further excell [...]

Answer Question   |  October 30, 2010  4:00 AM
Information risk management, Information security, Information security careers, IT careers, IT salaries
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10 pts.

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Answer Question   |  September 15, 2010  2:06 PM
Information security, Security
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3,235 pts.

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Answer Question   |  September 14, 2010  2:56 PM
Information security, Security
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16,755 pts.

Information security frameworks
Would you give me guide lines on developement steps and initial requirements of information security fraemeworks?

Answer Question   |  December 29, 2011  9:02 PM
Information security, IT Decision Frameworks, Security protocols
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5 pts.

How to make a career in information security field a long term success
I want to make a career in information security field. I have already completed my MCSE. What can I do next to ensure I have a long-term successful career in network security?

Answer Question   |  December 4, 2009  11:37 PM
Career development, Career in Information Security, Careers, Careers in networking, Information security, MCSE, Network security, Networking
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1,545 pts.

Security Certifications
What are credible entry level security certifications? There are so many and Im confused. I am Comptia A+, network+ and MCTS server 2008 certified along with a CIS bachelors

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2009  3:31 PM
Certifications, Information security
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5 pts.

Can a remote access install LoJack to recover a stolen laptop?
My laptop got stolen yesterday. It has Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit. Can a remote access find or install LoJack on it?

Answer Question   |  September 21, 2010  7:49 PM
Information security, Laptop Security, lost or stolen device recovery, Network security, Networking, Remote access
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1,545 pts.

How to block a URL on a 2004 ISA Server
I all ready got to know the way to block the messengers from the link on how to block messengers with ISA-server firewalls. I wanted to know the way to block a particular URL on ISA Server 2004. How can I do that?

Answer Question   |  September 15, 2009  7:47 PM
Information security, ISA 2004, ISA Server 2004, Network security, Networking, URL Blocking
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1,545 pts.

How do you create a Business Case for Security?
In a nutshell, which would be a good way of putting together a business case for a solution that mitigates security risks, when the “income” generated by the solution is not easy to define?

Answer Question   |  August 29, 2009  1:22 PM
Information security, Risk management
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275 pts.

Data migration tool
how can we provide the security while migrating the data?

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2009  8:06 AM
.NET Framework 3.5, Data migration, Data migration tools, Information security
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10 pts.

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5 pts.

Pen testing
I am getting into Info Sec and I am curious about pen testing tools. I am digging around in BackTrack 3 right now and while there are some good tools in there I am looking more for like searching for vulnerabilities with exploits and whatnot. I have a network to test with, albeit not a [...]

Answer Question   |  March 26, 2009  5:35 PM
Information security, PEN testing
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850 pts.

Entering a career in Information Security
Hello, I am Rahul and would like to know that apart from education, how much technical knowledge and experience is necessary to do something good in Information Security? To refine how much of Programming, Operating Systems, Networks knowledge and experience is required? Please feel free to point out any of the areas I am missing [...]

Answer Question   |  February 25, 2009  7:19 AM
Information security, Information security careers, IT careers, IT jobs, Security careers
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330 pts.

Will a BSc in Information Security get me a network security job?
I would like to get my BSc in Information Security Systems. In the near future I would like to get a networking security career. Do you think this is a good degree? Otherwise what can I do to get into the security field?

Answer Question   |  February 11, 2009  7:47 PM
BSc, Degree, Degree programs, degrees, Information security, Information security careers, IT career planning, IT careers, IT jobs, Network security, Networking, Training, training and certificatio, Training/education
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1,545 pts.

Security Testing Types
What are the different types of Security Testing?

Answer Question   |  December 8, 2009  10:12 AM
Information security, Security, Security testing, Security Testing Type, Testing
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5 pts.

Differnce between Information Security and IT security?
Hello. Can anybody help me knowing the difference between Information Security and IT security?

Answer Question   |  June 6, 2011  5:36 AM
Information security
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330 pts.

Can a company do an ISO 17799/27001 certification in-house?
Can a company do an ISO 17799/27001 certification in-house or does it require a third party to come in and do it? what about after that – are recertifications required or can that be done in house with an internal auditor?

Answer Question   |  June 6, 2011  10:17 PM
Information security, Information Security Management System, ISO 17799, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 27001, Security audits, Security certifications
15 pts.