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Software SecurityWelcome to the Security Musings on sans.edu. I'm Stephen Northcutt and like many of you I am a manager and leader with an information technology job. At the SANS Technology Institute, we are always striving to become more skilled and knowledgeable in computer security as well as the people side of the job. These security musings are an informal set of articles, book reviews and whitepapers, almost a blog, about security, information technology, and the computer security industry. As we learn more, ponder issues and research content for SANS Management 512, Security Leadership Essentials and the GIAC Security Certification, we will continue to add to this site. Our hope is for this to be a resource for the community and we would love to hear from you. Feel free to drop us a note at stephen@sans.edu.
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SANS Insider Guide to Boston
This is a fact filled
introduction to of one of the greatest cities in the U.S. as we look forward to returning this year for SANS Boston 2010. By the way, some
of the facts are pure fiction especially any references to base 16; hope
you do not mind, and this should not be used as a primary source.
Insider's Guide to Touring Boston - Mar 23rd, 2011
By Stephen Northcutt
I think Boston is best visited on foot, but there are other options, a world class mass transit system, tourist trolleys, buses, haven't found a rickshaw yet, but will keep looking.
Insider's Guide to SANS Boston 2011 - Mar 23rd, 2011
By Stephen Northcutt
SANS Boston 2011, August 8 - 15, 2011, is one of my favorite conferences. If you are going to visit Boston, July to September is the season you want to target, but I think August is the best month to visit: the weather is nice, the flowers are blooming, people seem happy (that changes a bit from November to March). The conference is held at the Hyatt Regency Boston, a wonderful hotel, and to be downtown just a block from Boston Common, the first American park, and Chinatown.
SANS Boston Insider's Guide Fun Facts - Mar 23rd, 2011
By Stephen Northcutt
Some of the information given is tongue and cheek, especially anything that is base 16, but if you invest ten minutes reading this, you will know a lot about Boston that is only available from an insider. This way you can impress the locals and you will have more appreciation for this great city.
SANS Boston Haiku Contest - May 3rd, 2010
By Stephen Northcutt
SANS Boston is sponsoring a haiku contest on twitter. Judge is
Craig Duerr, and the Judge's word will be final. In honor of the
conference location just outside Chinatown, the prize is
a Kung Fu Iron Fan and a framed Honorary GIAC Certified Fan Expert
certificate. Amaze your friends, be the first on your block, in fact,
the only one on your block to have one.
SANS Insider's Guide to Boston Movies, Books and Songs - Mar 23rd, 2011
By Stephen Northcutt
Boston and its residents are showcased in many ways; it has been the
subject of and background for many movies, books and songs, and there
are many well-known characters that have Boston as their home.
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Insider's Guide to Boston's Social Media - May 3rd, 2010
By: Stephen Northcutt
A description of social media links to learn more about Boston including cool organizations and news, sports, interesting businesses, job-search sites, and thought leaders.
