[Krebs on Security] What's most interesting about the Florida water system hack? That we heard about it at all.

Krebs on Security has posted a new item. Stories about computer security tend to go viral when they bridge the vast divide between geeks and luddites, and this week's news about a hacker who tried to poison a Florida town's water supply was understandably front-page material. But for security nerds who've been warning about this sort of thing for ages, the most surprising aspect of the incident seems to be that we learned about it at all. Please use the link above to continue reading this posting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Is your VPN worth the risk? VPNs are one of hackers' favorite entry points into a network. Our VPN checklist helps you measure your VPN platform against standards to determine how effective it is for your network protection and overall productivity. Download the VPN checklist to learn: - Best practices associated with knowing exactly who is on your network, why, and when - The importance of least privileged access in relation to vendor access management - Why, if you're using a VPN, you're missing out on key efficiencies - How important third-party vendor accountability is for your company's continued success * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, BrianKrebs P.S. You may manage your subscription here: