It cracks me up, but you are right about the AUP: scan then use..... Of course we all know that only works if there is a signature for the malware and IF the end user actually does scan it. Oh well....

It surprises me that they have not done this before. I know that the only removable media currently authorized on our classified systems for data transfer are CDs. Of course there are plenty of restrictions on how to use them for this purpose, but as far as other media goes, we are not even allowed to take a thumb drive in to the classified lab. We'll watch and see how this plays out.

Any one else having trouble opening the EC University site?

If they are not at least a candidate for accrditation, I would stay away for now. I worked for a community college and learned way more than I cared to abbout it. Rrgionally has more stringent requirements than nationally and regionally is more transferable because of that. With that being said, If you are looking for a technical program, national tipically fits the bill better. Do your research before committing. Good luck.

Glary Utilities is free and has file recovery abilities as well. Good luck,

Good advice from Ketchup. I know way too many lawyers form growing up and I have seen it too often that some one gets a new one on the stand. I would think gaining the experience with law enforcement first would be the way to start. Along the way, you'll be doing that networking thing and making those lawyer contacts.

I can't find a cost anywhere on their site.....darn it!

I hadn't noticed any significant delay, though I only have an Ubuntu box loaded up so far. I'm going to be loading up a BT3, Solaris 10 and probably an XP box. After which, I'll be looking to up the RAM on my system....Oh well, the fun never stops.

I'm using Hyper-V at the house and I really like it. It plays much nicer with Linux distros than Virtual PC ever did.

Sounds cool. I think I have an excuse now to go hang out in our unclass lab. thanks.

I saw the Mythbusters try to beet a polygraph. They had no luck. I wonder if they came accross this site when researcing techniques to try....

Definitely looki for an admin if there are no security guys around. But don't just focus on the network admins either. Look for a good SA to shadow. Ask them to show you any of the security built into whatever system they are an admin on. Unix type machines have several feature like a shadow file or a host.deny file. Ask them to show you wys to secure the box or if they know of any ways around the security in place. If a Windows SA, talk about the hashes, LM vs NTLM. Any competent SA should be able to help you out there. If you want any more info on what you could look for, do a Google search for DISA STIGS ro just DISA STIG. These are guidelines from the federal government for securing netowrk computers. There are also guides available from NIST.

Oh, just thoughtof this: Do you have a clearance? Without this, you shadow oportunities may be limited. Good luck.

Hey Bill,

What do you think of Alabama?

On a serious note, check out www.dynetics.com. Good luck.

Since security is so near and dear to many of us, I thought I would share this article from Tech Republic with you all.

Enjoy:

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=569

Mike

My wife and I also like thinkgeek.com. She got a "There's no place like 127.0.0.1" t-shirt.  I want to get the trebuchet kit. Good luck.