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PENSACOLA, FL – ITGulfCoast, an Information Technology Association for the Gulf Coast, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at PJC Downtown. Diane Davis, a system adminstrator for Advantage Credit, will disucss Remote User Security.
Presentation Abstract
Telecommuting provides many productivity benefits, but it also opens some doors for information security risks. Remote users can transmit viruses or send messages over unsecured wireless links. Unsecured systems that connect directly to your network may provide hackers easy access to your network.
Diane’s presentation will discuss some of the potential security risks and threats when remote users connect to your network. She will discuss potential threats the steps that System Administrators can take do to find weaknesses in your system and go over a checklist of security safeguards to be sure you've got your remote systems locked down. Topics include:
- Types of Threats
- Remote Security Policy
- Security Checklist - firewalls, malware protection, file share permissions, patch policies, password policies, null session connections, VPN, terminal services, wireless devices and IM.
Speaker - Diane Davis
Diane Davis is a Systems Administrator at Advantage Credit International, which provides a great depth of real world training and opportunities to broaden her skills. She is also a contract instructor with New Horizons since 2007. She earned her BS degree in Accounting, with a minor in engineering, from Oregon State University in 1993. Once a student for New Horizons, she has developed her skills and returned as an instructor.
Before diving into the corporate world Diane was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and was responsible for the training and education of non-infantry personnel. Diane used her experience and education for several companies, including Proctor & Gamble and locally operated CHCS Services.
Meeting Details
This meeting will be held at PJC Downtown . The meeting starts at 11:30 am and ends at 1:00 pm. The cost for lunch is $12 per person. Cold box lunches will be provided. The fee to attend without lunch is $5 per person.
Register for this event online. Payment can be made by cash or check (made out to ITGULFCOAST.ORG) at the event or during registration with Paypal. No-shows should send payment after the event via Paypal to payments@itgulfcoast.org.
The meeting is open to all ITGULFCOAST members, guests and to the public. For more information call our Chairman Chuck Hodge, New Horizons Govt Manager at 850-434-3414 x407
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