FrontLine Security Newsletter

This quarterly security newsletter contains news specific to The University of Alabama as well as general news from the Computer Security Institute (CSI). As part of our subscription, this newsletter may only be downloaded from computers on the University of Alabama network. It may also be printed for distribution in UA offices.

Current Issue: Fall 2009

Contains articles on smart phone safety; a botnet attack on government systems; data removal on recycled computers and equipment; tagged.com's information gathering techniques; and safe online social networking. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.

Summer 2009

Contains articles on phishing on Facebook; limiting access to your Facebook profile; avoiding e-mail gaffes; using special security tactics on vacation; keeping a close eye on how visitors use their electronics; and laptop hard drive encryption at UA. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.

Winter 2009

Contains articles on the financial crisis creating insecurity; keeping your organization's sensitive data safe; using special security tactics; mobile phone security awareness; and phishing at UA. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.

Fall 2008 issue

Contains articles on laptop security; protecting company secrets; protecting the elderly from fraud; security awareness; and confidential information at UA. Each issue includes a security quiz and horror stories.