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Security

It's up to all of us to ensure that the State of Maine's computer systems and data are secure. Learn how you can help...

Security Alerts

• Top 10 Cyber Security Menaces for 2008 - A list of the top security menaces for 2008 from the SANS Institute, an internationally recognized organization promoting cyber security and standards of operation.
• National Cyber Alert System - U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) - An up-to-date listing of the most recent cyber threats and vulnerabilities tracked by US-CERT. There is also a link here to some excellent tips and tricks for improving your cyber security at home and at work.

Security News - the latest tips and traps

• Computer security highlighted in OIT News articles

  • Cyberbullying
  • Don't Be a Victim of Social Engineering
  • Vishing
  • Reducing Non-Business Related Internet Usage
  • OIT Security Tip of the Month
  • Maine.gov Security
  • Update - Enterprise Certificate Services and Identity Management Services
  • Security Strengthened
  • Wireless Security
  • Infoblox and Radius - Improving Return on Investment and Security
  • OIT Messaging Staff 'Cans the Spam'
  • State of Maine OIT Laptop Disk Encryption
  • Policy on Safeguarding Data on Remote Devices
  • OIT Staff Receive Training in Forensic Imaging
  • Deploying Secure Applications
  • Remote Hosting Policy
  • An Introduction to the Information Workers' Security Handbook
  • National Cyber Security Awareness Month
• Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Newsletters
  "The mission of the MS-ISAC, consistent with the objectives of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, is to provide a common mechanism for raising the level of cyber security readiness and response in each state and with local governments. The MS-ISAC provides a central resource for gathering information on cyber threats to critical infrastructure from the states and providing two-way sharing of information between and among the states and with local government."
• These newsletters provide useful security tips and information for individuals at home and at work.
• May 2008, Using Encryption to Protect Data
• April 2008, Social Engineering - Are You at Risk?
• March 2008, Annual Maintenance for Computers
• February 2008, Securing a Wireless Network
• January 2008, Securing Your Laptop
• Cybersecurity Newsbriefs - from the National Association of State CIOs - Current news items compiled by NASCIO. Short news stories related to information security.
• Microsoft Security Newsletters - information on vulnerabilities, patches, and security recommendations
• For home users
• For IT professionals

Security videos

• At Risk! Securing Government in a Digital World

  • Press release for the video

State's Computer Security Goals and Projects

• 2008 Goals:

  • PowerPoint or HTML version

Security policy and procedures - do's and don'ts

• Use of State e-mail
• Use of State e-mail for mass mailings
• Use of State-owned Information Technology and related equipment
• Software usage policy

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