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SynchroPhasor Security And The Path of Least Resistance

SynchroPhasor Security And The Path of Least Resistance

SynchroPhasor-PMUSynchroPhasor systems will provide a revolutionary new view of power systems operations by providing accurate real-time, time-aligned measurements from across the grid; allowing higher levels of load control, power quality, and power reliability.  The SynchroPhasor function is typically handled by a phasor measurement unit (PMU), although it may also be implemented in other devices such as ...

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ISO 27001 to ISO 27003 Standards

ISO 27001 to ISO 27003 Standards

Comparing the ISO 27001 Roadmap to the ISO 27003 Guidance for Implementation

ISO 27001 ISO 27003 One of the most frequently asked questions Pivot Point Security gets when speaking with clients about implementing ISO 27001 is, “What do we need to do to implement security policies and procedures for certification?”

The Pivot Point Security ISO 27001 Implementation Roadmap outlines the steps we take to implement an ...

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Information Security Implementation Without Operation

Information Security Implementation Without Operation

Implementation Without Operation Leads to Litigation

Brian Krebs posted a story on his blog about a California bank that was sued by one of its business customers that alleged the bank failed to use security controls described in its online banking contract that were intended to prevent unauthorized electronic transfers.

brokenVillage View Escrow, the company suing Professional Business Bank, lost $465,000 after its computers were infected with the Zeus ...

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SIEM And Log Managers Are A Lot Like Cars

SIEM And Log Managers Are A Lot Like Cars

SIEM’s Redline

Speed GaugeI’m a car guy.  I’ve always loved things that go fast.  I saw pictures this week of the 2012 Boss Mustang and started drooling.  It comes from the factory with 440 HP and a top speed of 155 MPH.  This car is designed to drive fast, but I wonder… how long would it last if you were able to get on a track and keep it up over 130 MPH?  How ...

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Windows XP to Windows 7 Low Disk Space

Windows XP to Windows 7 Low Disk Space

WindowsI recently installed Windows 7 on a laptop that previously ran Windows XP. I’ll admit, I was kind of flying through the install as it was one of several things I was working on at the time. When the laptop rebooted into Windows 7, I was happy… until I looked at the amount of free ...

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