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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I have been asked to circulate
this...</blockquote><br><br>
Dave<br><br>
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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">A blog has been created,
<a href="http://blindsecblog.wordpress.com">blindsecblog.wordpress.com</a>
, to allow blind security practitioners a forum to question
strategies, share knowledge and learn about Cybersecurity. The major
focus will be on strategies to achieve security tasks, new advances in
knowledge and equipment, and opportunities to remove misconceptions.
Below is a discussion relating to a large problem in our nation
today.<br>
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Social Engineering is the leading Cybersecurity threat to date. There are
people who still fall prey to false stories, who are lead to reveal
information that shouldn’t be discussed and other fictitious schemes
meant to mislead innocent call center agents, secretaries and C level
employees. These schemes are happening all over America and in other
countries. The answer is education and awareness. They must be made aware
of some of the techniques used, be told what to ask before revealing
information, and not to discuss things inside your business with those
outside your company. Another attack is probing for information to be
used about someone. When a pretend customer calls an agent to obtain
information, computers should be written to ask specific, revealing
information before giving the user the information that a client may be
attempting to obtain. A profile of people should be created and a random
question taken from that information which would require an accurate
response to receive information. <br>
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These are two areas where education and information are advantageous. A
blind person can educate people in this area as well as any other. A
blind person can achieve Ethical Hacking. What blind people need is a
belief in their selves and an education. If anyone has anything to add to
this, wishes to start a new discussion or has information to impart,
please share it with all of us. I will be putting weekly posts out here
an attempt to create conversation and encourage discussions with
different clubs, groups and educational facilities. We can lead those who
want to be Cybersecurity employees, let others know of opportunities and
share what we have learned. Once the gathering gets large enough, we can
start having monthly meetings on line if so desired. There are groups who
build and learn from each other. Our group needs to do the same. Thanks
for reading my thoughts and I look forward to reading some of your
responses.<br>
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Charles E. Black<br>
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Charles E. Black<br>
<a href="mailto:charleseblack@att.net">charleseblack@att.net</a><br>
(803) 463-004</blockquote></body>
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