From the Desk of Chad M. Barr, CISSP, CISA What is Phishing? Phishing is a scam which attempts to entice email recipients into clicking on a link that takes them to a bogus website. The website may prompt the recipient to provide personal information such as social security number, bank account number or credit card…
From the Desk of Chad M. Barr Is a Wireless Network Secure? Wireless networks are not as secure as the traditional “wired” networks, but you can minimize the risk on your wireless network (at home or at work) by following the tips below. How Does it Work? The standard set up for a wireless network…
From the Desk of Chad M. Barr Laptops are increasing in popularity for both business and personal use. The portability of laptops makes them extremely convenient. However, we must also be aware of the security risks from the loss or theft of laptops, and take proper precautions. The potential loss is twofold; the loss of…
From the Desk of Chad M. Barr, CISSP, CISA October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This national campaign’s goal is to increase the public’s awareness of cyber security and cyber crime issues so users can take precautions to avoid these threats on the Internet. Children present unique security risks when they use a computer….
By: Chad Barr, CISSP Don’t Take the Bait From Internet E-Mail Scams It is not uncommon to learn from TV news shows or your favorite news Web site about another Internet e-mail scam. These e-mails appear to come from someone you do business with, and they usually ask you to verify personal information or bank…
From the Desk of Chad M. Barr, CISSP, CISA Organizations rely on information for all of their core business functions. They collect, process, store and transmit all kinds of citizen and customer information, and sometimes that information is confidential or sensitive in some way. The March 2007 Cyber Security Tip on “Safeguarding Your Data” discussed…
By Elizabeth Donahue Chad Barr, CMLS’ IT Manager, is known fondly among associates as “the guy with the alphabet after his name.” That’s because Barr has earned such professional certifications as CISSP® (Certified Information System Security Professional), TICSA (TrueSecure ICSA, International Computer Security Association, Certified Security Associate), (CEH ) Certified Ethical Hacker, MCP (Microsoft Certified…
Charlotte, NC., April 8th 2007 – Chad M. Barr has earned the designation of Certified Information System Systems Security Professional (CISSP®), the premier professional certification for information security experts. The CISSP is awarded by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)² ®, a non-profit consortium dedicated to educating and certifying information security professionals…
From the Desk of Chad M. Barr, CISSP, CISA How do you safeguard sensitive/confidential data? The manner of protection often depends on what kind of data you are safeguarding, how important or sensitive it is to you, to your organization or your customers. The following tips will help you become aware of how to protect…
From the Desk of Chad M. Barr, CISSP, CISA Cyberbullying, or harassment through electronic messaging, can affect adults at work or at home, but it is more common for youth to be exposed to this dangerous behavior. Cyberbullying can occur via cell phone text messaging, email, instant messaging, or even within online games and social…
