Data @ Rest

Data @ Rest

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Data @ Rest episodes

  • Data at Rest 03x06: Network Security

    Michael goes down the rabbit hole of the history of modern networks and network security, and Charlie and Michael discuss different network-based attacks and how to defend against them.

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    32 min
  • Data at Rest 03x05: What Does an Information Security Office Do?

    Charlie and Michael are joined by three of their colleagues - Tiffany, Glenn, and Drew - to talk about the different roles in UNC Chapel Hill's Information Security Office and how those roles intersect.

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    24 min
  • Data at Rest 03x04: HOPE 2020 - Be Kind to the N00bz

    Charlie and Michael had the honor of presenting a talk at the Hackers on Planet Earth 2020 conference. This one's on how to welcome new folks into the information security industry and some specific resources we recommend to folks who want to learn more, beginners or otherwise.

    You can even watch the video version, including live Q&A!

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    28 min
  • Data at Rest 03x03: Foreign Influence

    Charlie and Michael are joined by Dennis Schmidt, UNC Chapel Hill's Chief Information Security Officer, to discuss foreign influence, intellectual property, and how to safeguard the University's work. 

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    23 min
  • Data at Rest 03x02: Cloud Security

    Charlie and Michael talk to our office's resident members of CLOUD FORCE(!) about cloud security.

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    36 min
  • Data at Rest 03x01: Biometrics

    Our colleague and listener Mark requested we cover Biometrics, and Michael loved reading up on this topic! Join in while Michael meanders down the twisting road of the history of trying to use people's bodies to authenticate their identities.

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    39 min
  • Data at Rest 02x0X02 - Zoomisode X

    Charlie and Michael wrap up the "Zoomisode" mini-season with an Episode X all about what's coming in Season 3!

    The Unicorn Project @ Bookshop.org

    Data@Rest on Facebook

    Data@Rest on Twitter

    safecomputing.unc.edu

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    10 min
  • Data at Rest 02x10 - Zoomisode 2 - Disaster Scams

    Scam emails playing on COVID-19 concerns to steal charitable donations, relief payments, or your credentials: they're happening, and are simply the most recent example in the long history of what are called "disaster scams." Join Charlie and Michael for a discussion of a famous recent example, how to spot a scam, how to protect yourself against it, and how and where to report them to law enforcement.

    Show links:

    Hurricane Katrina fake relief scam: Fraud Magazine and Insurance Journal

    National Center for Disaster Fraud

    Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 map

    Area1 webinar on COVID-19 scam emails

    safecomputing.unc.edu

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    24 min
  • Data at Rest 02x09 - Zoomisode 1 - Securely Working from Home

    Join us for a quick, straightforward discussion of simple steps you can take to reduce risk if you're one of the many people now working from home - and perhaps doing so for the first time.

    Links for show notes:

    safecomputing.unc.edu

    patching.unc.edu

    SANS' Top 5 Steps to Securely Work from Home

    SANS' Security Awareness Deployment Guide - Securely Working at Home

    SANS' OUCH! Newsletter: Creating a Cybersecure Home

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    16 min
  • Data at Rest 02x08: Episode X-2

    Charlie and Michael recap and revisit the season and a couple of follow-up items, then preview Season Three!

    Reminder: we're doing a book club episode in Season Three! Read The Unicorn Project if you want to join in!

    Safecomputing.unc.edu

    Musical credit:

    Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    18 min

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"Data at Rest" is an accessible but informed discussion of current concepts, best practices, and personal experiences in computer security, network security, and information security overall,…