Information Security News Podcasts
The Information Security News podcast series, hosted by Senior Data Security Analyst Roger Safian, provides the Northwestern University community with timely information security issues and tips for a more secure computing experience. Subscribe in iTunes U or via the NUIT RSS Feed.
The Information Security News series is a complement to the NUIT to Go series, which focuses on current and upcoming information technology services, initiatives, and support. Have a topic you'd like to suggest? Contact NUIT Communications.
| Date | Time | Description | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/09 | 06:30 | Give yourself the gift of improved computer security this year! NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, has holiday shopping tips and gift ideas that won't compromise your computer's safety. Items include software suites, flash drives, and wireless routers. Show Notes. | Download |
11/19/09 |
05:32 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including the latest SSL vulnerability, a recent Windows 7 attack that allows for Denial of Service, and Wi-Fi awareness for smartphone users. Show Notes. | Download |
| 11/12/09 | 04:32 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including recent Microsoft and Apple updates, a vulnerability in the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, and avoiding worms on iPhones, jail broken or not. Show Notes. | Download |
| 11/05/09 | 05:38 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including updates to Java, Opera, and Adobe Shockwave, a discussion about mobile service outages, and a recent Linux vulnerability. Show Notes. | Download |
| 10/27/09 | 04:52 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including details about the upcoming Windows 7 release and student pricing tips and a mention of Time Warner's recent cable modem vulnerability. Show Notes. | Download |
| 10/21/09 | 04:25 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including a focus on scareware as October in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Security tips for pop-up protection and being aware of what you install on your computer are also discussed. Show Notes. | Download |
| 10/14/09 | 05:19 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including the latest patches from Adobe and Microsoft and a recent problem with Snow Leopard and guest accounts. Show Notes. | Download |
| 10/08/09 | 04:41 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including a focus on phishing e-mails and how to detect the real from the fake. Show Notes. | Download |
| 10/01/09 | 05:20 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including virus awareness when using Twitter, IM, and e-mail, Microsoft Security Essentials, and recent research about the online music industry that suggests an overhaul. Show Notes. | Download |
| 09/24/09 | 05:28 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including recent vulnerabilities with Microsoft's SMB implementation and Apple's iTunes application, and a look at Web browser protection against socially engineered malware. Show Notes. | Download |
| 09/17/09 | 07:10 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including tips for securing a new computer, how to disable AutoPlay when transferring files via USB drives, the truth behind Facebook's recent FanCheck application, and tips for properly shredding old credit cards. Show Notes. | Download |
| 09/10/09 | 05:45 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including known vulnerabilities associated with a Snow Leopard upgrade, Firefox upgrade vulnerabilities and malware attacks, the latest Microsoft security advisories, and identity theft protection tips. Show Notes. | Download |
| 09/03/09 | 05:38 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including what to expect on Patch Tuesday, Java for Mac updates, details for Mac's new Snow Leopard Operating System, and tips for safer online browsing. Show Notes. | Download |
| 08/27/09 | 06:11 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including tips on staying safe while searching the Internet, the importance of up-to-date security software, using VMware to create a virtual machine, and the myth of the exploding iPhone. Show Notes. | Download |
| 08/27/09 | 06:57 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security tips for new students, including technology policies that apply to students, the NU-BAYU and NetPass services, how to Get Control of computer security, and University-provided security software. Show Notes. | Download |
| 08/20/09 | 04:51 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including the latest Apple Safari release and security announcements, vulnerabilities in WINS, and Facebook privacy and laptop theft protection tips. Show Notes. | Download |
| 08/12/09 | 02:53 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including the latest patches (computer updates) related to Adobe Reader, Mac, and Microsoft. Show Notes. | Download |
| 08/06/09 | 04:54 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including disabling autorun for USB devices, Sun updates to Java, iPhone updates regarding text message safety, and patch Tuesday is approaching. Show Notes. | Download |
| 07/31/09 | 05:02 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including Microsoft's out of band patches, Adobe's Shockwave and Flash Player updates, Black Hat Security Conference News, and an FBI Consumer Alert. Show Notes. | Download |
| 07/27/09 | 05:05 | This week, NUIT's Senior Data Security Analyst, Roger Safian, discusses information security issues of concern to the NU community, including Symantec EndPoint Protection availability, Firefox updates, Adobe vulnerabilities, and Microsoft's out of band patch. Show Notes. | Download |
Last Updated: 20 November 2009
