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Articles on security policy and other infosec topics.
http://www.sans.org/rr/
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Information Security Policies
Make and manage security policies. Run awareness programs with audits and e-learning to build a
human firewall.
http://www.neupart.com
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OSSTMM: Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual
A widely used, peer-reviewed, comprehensive methodology for performing security tests.
http://www.isecom.org/projects/osstmm.shtml
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Canada's Export Controls
Unofficial / unverified article describing Canada's export controls on cryptographic software.
http://www.efc.ca/pages/doc/crypto-export.html
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Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (ISECOM)
Non-profit, international research initiative dedicated to defining standards in security testing
and business integrity testing.
http://www.isecom.org
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Aelita Enterprise Directory Manager
Secure "Rules and Roles" management platform that facilitates secure Exchange and Active
Directory administration.
http://www.aelita.com/products/edm4.htm
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Building and Implementing a Successful Information Security Policy
White paper providing the reader with new and innovative aspects on the process of building a
Security Policy, as well as managing a Security Awareness Program.
http://www.windowsecurity.com/pages/security-policy.pdf
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An Induction to BS7799 and ISO 17799
A presentational site describing the specification and definition within Part 2 of the standard.
http://www.induction.to/bs7799/
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Acceptable Use Policy Report
A report on Acceptable Usage Policy: what corporations expect of it, a case study, and a framework
for creating your own policy.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~colinwee/mbt/acceptableuse/
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RUsecure Information Security Policies
The source site, including free to access download, for the ISO 17799-aligned RUsecure Information
Security Policies.
http://www.information-security-policies.com
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Developing an Information Security Strategy
This whitepaper describes the steps needed to develop an organization-wide information security
strategy.
http://www.hartgregorygroup.com/sec-strategies/LogicalSecurityStrategy.PDF
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GASSP Home Page
Generally Accepted System Security Principles, developed by The International Information Security
Foundation.
http://web.mit.edu/security/www/gassp1.html
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The BS7799 Security Zone
Information, guidence and resources to address the BS7799 security standard.
http://www.thewindow.to/bs7799/
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Implementing an Encryption Policy for the Mac OS X User
This paper provides the derivation and implementation of a security policy for Mac OS X users.
http://www.giac.org/practical/Kenneth_Shur_GSEC.doc
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The Basics of an IT Security Policy
This paper is intended to address the importance of having a written and enforceable Information
Technology (IT) security policy, and to provide an overview of the necessary components of an
effective policy.
http://www.giac.org/practical/jack_albright_gsec.doc
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How to Develop Good Security Policies and Tips on Assessment and Enforcement
[Word Document] Invest the time up front to carefully develop sound policies and then identify ways
to gauge their effectiveness and assess the level of compliance within your organization. Commit
to spending the time and resources required to ensure that the policies are kept current and
accurately reflect your company's security posture.
http://www.giac.org/practical/Kerry_McConnell_GSEC.doc
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Formulating a Wireless LAN Security Policy: Relevant Issues, Considerations and Implications
[Word Document] This paper represents the security issues related to the use of wireless (vs wired)
LAN technology and recommends a number of key implementation guidelines to ensure the secure
deployment of wireless LAN services in the company.
http://www.giac.org/practical/David_Quay_GSEC.doc
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What makes a good security policy and why is one necessary?
Security does not come from automated applications, rather it is compromised of security
applications or systems, processes and procedures and the personnel to implement both the systems
and processes. In order to properly address security, the most fundamental item necessary is a
security policy.
http://www.giac.org/practical/Caroline_Reyes_GSEC.doc
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E-Policy
E-policy is a corporate statement and set-of-rules to protect the organisation from casual or
intentional abuse that could result in the release of sensitive information, IT system failures or
litigation against the organisation by employees or other parties.
http://www.c2c.com/industry/whitepapers_policy.htm
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The Information Security Forum
It has produced the standard to provide guidelines on all aspects of information security including
IT, data, and computer controls.
http://www.isfsecuritystandard.com
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PKI Policy Whitepaper
This PKI Note provides general information about PKI policy, the role that policy plays in a PKI
and how that policy applies to both traditional and PKI-enabled business environments.
http://www.pkiforum.org/pdfs/pki_policy.pdf
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Browsing with a Loaded Gun
A strong web Security Policy is key to keeping your company safe in the net-centric world. (PDF
format)
http://www.pentasafe.com/whitepapers/LoadedGun.PDF
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ITworld.com - Security's human side
IT World article - essentially a review of Pentasafe's VigilEnt security policy management product.
http://www.itworld.com/Man/3903/IWD010529securityshuman/
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Information Security Policies & Computer Security Policy Directory
This directory is intended to help you ensure that your policies actually meet your needs.
http://www.information-security-policies-and-standards.com
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Internet Security Policy: A Technical Guide - Contents
This document is intended to help an organization create a coherent Internet-specific information
security policy.
http://secinf.net/info/policy/isptg.en/ISPTG-Contents.html
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Best Practices in Network Security
Knowing how and what to protect and what controls to put in place is difficult. It takes security
management, including planning, policy development and the design of procedures.
http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/article.cfm?articleid=42&PID=372347
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Site Security Policy Development
This paper outlines some issues that the writer of a Site Computer Security Policy may need to
consider when formulating such a document.
http://secinf.net/info/policy/AusCERT.html
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Why Security Policies Fail
Objective analysis reveals that many breaches are linked to common weaknesses in the security
policy...accidents waiting to happen. This article focuses on strategic and systematic weaknesses
that can slowly degrade security operations.
http://www.securityfocus.com/data/library/Why_Security_Policies_Fail.pdf
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What's Your Policy?
If your company doesn't have written security policies, it's time it did, and Mark Edwards has some
resources to help.
http://www.ntsecurity.net/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=9764
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Windows 2000 Group Policy and Security
The use of Group Policy to simplify the network security tasks that you face as a network
administrator. With Group Policy, you can ensure that the machines on your network remain in a
secure configuration after you deploy them.
http://www.win2000mag.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=9169
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P3P Guiding Principles
Principles behind the W3C Platform for Privacy Preferences initiative.
http://www.w3.org/TR/NOTE-P3P10-principles
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Do you have an intrusion detection response plan?
Discussion of what should go into the creation of an intrusion detection plan and the expected
results.
http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/sec/0913sec1.html
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Create Order with a Strong Policy
A well-written, well-run security policy keeps cracks from appearing in your network's foundation.
http://www.networkmagazine.com/article/NMG20000710S0015
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World of Information Security Management
This site contains information on BS 7799 (ISO/IEC 17799) including the official Register of BS
7799 Certificates, International BS 7799 User Group, papers on the application of BS 7799 produced
by business around the world.
http://www.xisec.com
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Firewalls and Internet Security
Good paper with theory and firewalls description. Network security policy example.
http://secinf.net/info/fw/steph/
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Structured Approach to Computer Security
A security policy is a set of rules written in general terms stating what is permitted and what is
not permitted in a system during normal operation.
http://www.ce.chalmers.se/staff/ulfl/pubs/tr122to.pdf
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CERT Practice Modules: Responding to Intrusions
Establish policies and procedures for responding to intrusions.
http://www.cert.org/security-improvement/modules/m06.html
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Information Security Program Development
Security standards are needed by organizations because of the amount of information, the value of
the information, and ease with which the information can be manipulated or moved.
http://www.blackmagic.com/ses/bruceg/progmgt.html
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Make Your Web Site P3P Compliant
How to create and publish your company's platform for privacy performance policy, a W3C initiative,
in 6 steps.
http://www.w3.org/P3P/details.html
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CERT Practice Modules: Improving Security
Determine contractor ability to comply with your organization's security policy.
http://www.cert.org/security-improvement/practices/p019.html
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How to Develop a Network Secuity Policy White Paper
This document is for business executives, and others, who want to know more about Internet and
internetworking security, and what measures you can take to protect your site.
http://www.sun.com/software/white-papers/wp-security-devsecpolicy/
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Policy Over Policing
InfoWorld article - It's easy to develop e-mail and Internet policies, but education and
documentation are crucial to their success.
http://archive.infoworld.com/cgi-bin/displayArchive.pl?/96/34/e01-34.55.htm
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CERT Practice Modules: Securing Desktop Workstations
Develop and promulgate an acceptable use policy for workstations.
http://www.cert.org/security-improvement/practices/p034.html
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Enhancing Enterprise Security
This is a solid site with a good overview of all factors which should go into to the design of a
security policy.
http://www.3com.com/technology/tech_net/white_papers/503023.html
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Internet/Network Security Policy Development
How to write an effective network security policy. This is Part 4 of a 5 part tutorial on Internet
and network security.
http://netsecurity.about.com/compute/netsecurity/library/weekly/aa080299.htm?iam=mt
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IT Security Cookbook
An excellent guide to computer & network security with a strong focus on writing and
implementing security policy. This is primarily for security managers and system administrators.
http://www.boran.com/security/
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Computer and Information Security Policy
Formal IT security policy helps establish standards for IT resource protection by assigning program
management responsibilities and providing basic rules, guidelines, and definitions for everyone in
the organization. Policy thus helps prevent inconsistencies that can introduce risks, and policy
serves as a basis for the enforcement of more detailed rules and procedures.
http://secinf.net/info/policy/hk_polic.html
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Email Policy.com
Learn how to create a company e-mail policy and enforce it using email security software. Also
lists sample email policies, books and links.
http://www.email-policy.com
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Building Effective, Tailored Information Security Policy
20th NISSC Internet Technical Security Policy Panel
http://csrc.nist.gov/nissc/1997/panels/isptg/pescatore/html/
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RFC2196 (Site Security Handbook)
a guide to developing computer security policies and procedures for sites that have systems on the
Internet. Published 1997.
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/htbin/rfc/rfc2196.html
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