Welcome Back to Fall 2008!!
Fairfax, VA - November 4, 2008 - November
Chapter Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 6:15 - 9 pm
in the Student Union Building I, Room B on the Fairfax Campus.
Presentation: Physical Security Controls & Weaknesses
Physical
security is an oft-overlooked component of data and system security in
the technology world. While frequently forgotten, it is no less
critical than timely patches, appropriate password policies, and proper
user permissions. You can have the most hardened servers and
network but that doesn't make the slightest difference if someone can
gain direct access to a keyboard or, worse yet, march your hardware
right out the door. Those who attend this session will leave with
a full awareness of how to best protect buildings and grounds from
unauthorized access. Discussion as well as direct example will be used
to demonstrate the grave failings of low-grade hardware... much of which
will
be opened by audience members with no prior training. What features to
look for in locks and safes will be covered, and how to invest in
systems that are easiest to manage in large environments will be discussed.
Presenter: Deviant Ollam (bio)
There
will be free food and drinks available. Social networking starts at
6:15. Please RSVP by 11/17/08 to gmu.isaa.rsvp@gmail.com
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Fairfax, Va - October 18, 2008 - October Chapter Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 6pm in the Student Union Building I (SUB I), room C. There will be presentations about the Information Systems Audit and Control Association and Securing Wireless Networks with WPA.
RSVP at: gmu.isaa.rsvp@gmail.com with subject: RSVP for 10/28 GMU-ISAA meeting
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Fairfax, Va. – September 6, 2008 - The George Mason University Security and Project Office has four internships in the area of IT Security. These internships are available through Career Services' PatriotJobWeb. Apply today!!
Fairfax, Va - September 7, 2008 - Chapter constitution has been updated. It will be voted on at the October chapter meeting.
ISA (http://www3.gmu.edu/org/infosec/index.html), a student organization at George Mason University, sponsors monthly membership meetings geared toward scholars of the information security profession. The Chapter provides educational forums, information resources and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.
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