Security State of Mind

Donald A. Dorsey former CISSP 2002

Computer security should be the result of basic security practices. Security like basic values begin at home. Security is an attitude, mindset or state of mind. This article will develop this idea and give guidance on creating security as a habit and a way of life

 Every morning when you awaken up you expect to be safe. Safe in your bed behind a safe door in a safe dwelling. If you travel a lot your hotel room door is not only locked, it problably is double latched. In fact safety started with our parents when they told you to shut and hopefully lock the door behind you when you left and came in the house.

 Believe it or not while in Shreveport, LA this one week preforming a network installation. I heard on the evening news, a story about a 19 yr old college girl saying she woke up with a drunk man on top of her. How frightening that must have been. She screamed fought him off and called 911. After the police arrested the man they charged him with assualt and breaking and entering. She said her boyfriend left the door open when he left earlier that evening. Well her boyfriend needs to be made accountable also (she probaly needs to dump this irresponsible dude before it's too late).

Anyway security needs to be taken seriously and not just as an after thought.

 Here are few things to you can do to secure your world.

• Take a Self Defense class which is aways a good way to keep in shape and gain valuable confidence and self protection knowledge. 
• Carry Pepper Spray, or a Taser in your purse or on you, especially when going for a jog or walk is wise.  
• Carry a cell phone for emergency 
• For computer security see our article "eCommerce and Security Matters" 

 To be cont'd