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Security Practitioners' Forum (September 26, 2011) [The Human Element]

posted Sep 27, 2011 10:17 AM by Christian Price
Attached is the PPT from Brian's presentation on 9-26-2011

Abstract:

The weakest link in security often comes down to PEBCAC: Problem Exists
Between Keyboard And Chair.  Educating users is a critical part of network
security.  It does not matter how secure your infrastructure is designed to
be if users are letting malicious code in through the front door.  In this
presentation, several strategies are discussed for dealing with end users
who may or may not have security as a priority.  This approach includes
technical solutions as well as strategies for educating users.

Speaker Bio:

Brian Simper has been working on computer since his father borrowed an Apple
II+ from a local college one summer.  After finishing a Bachelors degree in
Computer Engineering and a Master of Computer Science from Arizona State
University, Brian worked for Intel Corporation in a variety of IT positions
from Flash EPROM engineering to Linux OS development.  After leaving Intel,
Brian founded Tranzatec Consulting and has worked with many businesses in
the Phoenix area acting as the IT department for many different industries.
 Brian lives in Gilbert, Arizona.  He is married and has four children, a
dog, and occasionally a cat.
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Christian Price,
Sep 27, 2011 10:19 AM