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Be Prepared for Cyber Monday…

2010-11-12/0 Comments/in General Security/by admin

The term “Cyber Monday” refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday, the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Whereas Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores, “Cyber Monday” symbolizes a busy day for online retailers.

Howard Schmidt, Cybersecurity Coordinator for the White House will be a Keynote Speakers for SC World Congress

2010-11-02/0 Comments/in Conference/by SecurityOrb_Staff

We are pleased to announce that we have confirmed Howard Schmidt, cybersecurity coordinator for the White House, as one of the keynote speakers for SC World Congress.

Be Prepared for Cyber Monday…

2010-11-12/0 Comments/in General Security/by admin

Howard Schmidt, Cybersecurity Coordinator for the White House will be a Keynote Speakers for SC World Congress

2010-11-02/0 Comments/in Conference/by SecurityOrb_Staff

We are pleased to announce that we have confirmed Howard Schmidt, cybersecurity coordinator for the White House, as one of the keynote speakers for SC World Congress.

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Be Prepared for Cyber Monday…

2010-11-12/0 Comments/in General Security/by admin

The weekend after Thanksgiving marks the massive start of the holiday shopping season. However, it has also become the time when hackers come out to play, creating mischief and mayhem for unsuspecting computer users and online shoppers.

The premise was that consumers would return to their offices after the Black Friday weekend, making purchases online that they were not able to make in stores. Although that idea has not survived the test of time, Cyber Monday has evolved into a significant marketing event, sponsored by the National Retail Federation’s Shop.org division, in which online retailers offer low prices and promotions.

This year “Cyber Monday” will fall on November 29, 2010 and here are 3 safety tips to help you stay safe:

1. Know the website you are purchasing from. Many users will conduct a search for a product, and may end up on shady looking sites. Try to stick with the notable names. A good way to check up on a merchant is to get information through the Better Business Bureau or through comparison shopping sites such as buysafeshopping.com.

2. Make sure your system is online ready by having the latest updated anti-virus, anti-malware installed on your PC. In addition, make sure your firewall is on too.

3. Try to shop at home on your personal computer. Shopping on computers shared by other or a public system may have malicious software to monitor your input.

Howard Schmidt, Cybersecurity Coordinator for the White House will be a Keynote Speakers for SC World Congress

2010-11-02/0 Comments/in Conference/by SecurityOrb_Staff

From an SC World Congress email:

SC World Congress
Nov. 10-11, 2010
Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
New York City

We are pleased to announce that we have confirmed Howard Schmidt, cybersecurity coordinator for the White House, as one of the keynote speakers for SC World Congress.

Catch Howard Schmidt on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Registration for this keynote is complimentary. Use priority code HOWARD when registering and we’ll automatically upgrade your registration to Expo Plus status, which gives you one of our paid conference sessions absolutely free. Collect your pass when you arrive and you can choose which session you want to attend as our guest. Register herehttp://sc.haymarketcomm.net/r/?ZXU=1380219&ZXD=83737801 Choose Expo Plus during the registration process.

Keynote 4: U.S. national cybersecurity strategy: Progress and the path forward

Howard Schmidt, special assistant to President Barack Obama and White House cybersecurity coordinator, will present a topline summary of progress in the nation’s cybersecurity efforts, as well as outline some of the key challenges faced by both the public and private sectors. Schmidt will also discuss some of the current initiatives and the way forward for pursuing the Obama administration’s cybersecurity goals. He will also address what those in the private sector can do to help keep our nation’s cyber infrastructure secure.

We look forward to seeing you next week. http://sc.haymarketcomm.net/r/?ZXU=1380220&ZXD=83737801