"This site is dedicated to increasing security awareness among the general population and the technology community. The Basic Security section is focused on the average person. The Advanced Security section will be of interest to technologists, senior management and legislators.

Direct access to security information makes this site unique. Within a few clicks, you should have direct access to what you are looking for. If you can't find what you need, please let us know We will do our best to assist you. This site does not accept sponsors or donations of any kind."

Security tips are a key component to any awareness program. They should advise of best practices and reinforce policy. These tips are written with the average person as the intended audience. The site randomly displays information security tips. Companies can use it internally to educate their user community. The site and script are free to download.


SECURITY AWARENESS GROUP

In April of 2003, Gideon established the Yahoo Security Awareness group. A letter to the editor of CIO Magazine generated much of the initial membership.

Yahoo Security Awareness Group
The threat of social engineering has increased due to a recent focus on systems security (e.g. firewalls, OS hardening, IDS, etc.). In other words, hackers may consider it easier to gather information through a few phone calls and complain to the help desk that they can't get in through VPN. The best way to defend against social engineering is a solid security awareness program. It is also a critical component of an information security program.

"The security awareness group provides a forum to discuss awareness program methodologies and share security awareness tips. Those interested in learning more about information security will benefit benefit from the exchange of tips and the opportunity to ask questions."

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