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The Compensating Controls & Exceptions Form is up
Here are the Compensating Controls & Exception process submision forms for the UCSS.
GeoTrust SSL Certificate Purchasing Explained
Instructions on how to order SSL Certificates through GeoTrust can be found on this page
Security Boot Camp outline up for comment
The CIO Security Group is developing an "Information Security Boot Camp" program that will be taught later this year. Comment on the proposed outline is encouraged during development. Check out the basic outline here
Check the Blackhole List
To see the current Blackhole listing click here
Report an Incident
To report a security breach or other security incident send an email to Security@osu.edu
Security Boot Camp:
Format: formal classes, two ˝ day sessions
Session 1: Introduction to Information Security
Audience: Technical staff
Skill/Knowledge level: Introductory to Intermediate level technical skills
Topics:
Basic Security Concepts – definitions, threats, C.I.A.
Law & policy: State & Federal, UCSS
Security Services at OSU
Resources for DNA’s
Session 2: Security in Practice
Audience: Technical Staff
Skill/Knowledge: Intermediate technical skills
Topics:
Incident Response Basics - basic forensics, logging and procedure
Host Hardening Basics – covers overview/best practices for all platforms
Net Hardening Basics - Firewall/IDS/IPS and network scanning basics.
Follow on Sessions:
Format: 2 hour elective classes with focus on specific topics in security
Audience: Technical staff
Skill/Knowledge levels: Intermediate to Advanced technical skills
Topics (each represents one 2-hour session):
Understanding Networks
Telecommunications
Firewalls
Vulnerability scanning and Penetration testing
Intrusion Detection/Prevention
Logging and monitoring
Secure services configuration
Encryption
Security Training and Awareness – developing an internal plan
