A small video interview made by SecureNinja TV at Defcon this year. Alicia Webb speaks with Blackphone CSO Dan Ford about the company's new phone, it's security features, and gives SNTV a demo of how the custom Android-based PrivateOS and custom hardware work together.

A cram study guide is a resume of all ten domains in only about 35 to 60 pages. It is an essential read the night before the exam to go over all of the key points you must remember for your exam. See below some of the best Cram Guides contributed over time.

Contrary to some book authors and instructors opinions, the TCSEC rating are still within the exam for sure and you can expect some questions about the rating of the TCSEC rating on your exam. You do need to be familiar with the topic. We have created a one page resume for you.

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Interesting paper from HP along with an article from SOPHOS about the state of security with internet enabled devices. Everything is becoming IP enabled and this is very scary. There is a total lack of security within those networks.

See in attachment below a few graphics and spreadsheets showing the total number of CISSP per country worldwide as well as other certs maintained bye ISC2. As of this message there is a grand total of 94,041 CISSP's around the world.

Many people teaches that TCSEC is not longer on the CISSP exam, this is not true. I can tell you with certainty that it still shows up once in a while, it creeps out of its hole to come and bite you. When you have 698 this is the topic that may allow you to pass or fail your exam.

Tonight i have added a new question to our Drag and Drop quiz.

A great story by Krebs on Security about Truecrypt shutting down for good.

Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.

If you want to dodge ad trackers, have sensitive sources to protect or you just want to conduct your normal online activities without being spied on, then The Amnesiac Incognito Live System (better known as Tails) could help.

ICS-CERT works to reduce risks within and across all critical infrastructure sectors by partnering with law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community and coordinating efforts among Federal, state, local, and tribal governments and control systems owners, operators, and vendors.

In this article you will find some of the recommended online testing labs to practice your skill ethically and legally.

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