Lawrence P.

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My latest Gartner Research:How to Control File Synchronization Services and Prevent Corporate Data Leakage

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 1:34 pm
A growing number of enterprise decision makers are concerned that ubiquitous file sharing onto personal devices via the cloud needs to be controlled. We discuss the risks, offer recommendations, and look at the growing set of technical solutions offering mitigation, while maintaining productivity. G...
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My Latest Gartner Research:Best Practices for Mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 3:39 pm
This note provides information security practitioners with tactical and strategic best practices to mitigate the latest threats by leveraging existing and emerging security technologies. Gartner customers can access this research by clicking here. Tags: practice, Security, threats
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Latest Gartner Research:Forecast: Security Service Markets, WorldWide, 2011

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2011, 9:33 am
The Security Service Markets are estimated to grow to over $49 billion dollars by 2015. Gartner customers can access my latest security services market forecast research and find out what is growing and where by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Eugene Shultz – Passes away with family by his side

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2011, 9:55 am
The last several days I have been out on business, but I read that Dr. Eugene Shultz (Computer Security Expert) had passed away on Sunday afternoon October 2, 2011 apparently due to a fall after having had a small stroke the week or two before and had his family by his side as he slipped on to bette...
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Latest Gartner Research:SWOT:McAfee (a Division of Intel)

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2011, 9:38 am
Gartner customers can see my latest Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats report on McAfee (a Division of Intel) by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research: Security as a Service Evolving in the Cloud Service Value Chain

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2011, 1:01 pm
Gartner customers can access my latest research titled “Security as a Service Evolving in the Cloud Service Value Chain” by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research: Competitive Landscape: Intrusion Prevention Systems 2011

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2011, 9:51 am
Gartner Customers can access my research on Intrusion Prevention Systems by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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New Linkedin Context Based Advertising "Feature" affects user privacy

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Aug 11, 2011, 12:23 pm
A new feature was added to linkedin and has created somewhat of a stir, if you don’t want your profile or photos showing up in advertising you may want to take the following steps: 1. Login 2. Go to the top of the page where your name is shown 3. Click Settings from the drop down 4. Click on t...
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Latest Gartner Research: Market Trends – Professional Security Consulting Services Worldwide

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Aug 1, 2011, 8:29 pm
Gartner customers can read my latest 17 page research on the Professional Security Consulting Services market by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Best selling Management Book: The Manager's Guide to Becoming Great

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jul 31, 2011, 10:42 am
Buy a copy of my best selling management book today by going to this website: www.management-book.com No tags for this post.
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iPad Data Safety: How Safe Is Corporate Data on iPads and iPhones

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jul 30, 2011, 9:58 am
Gartner customers can learn about iPad and Iphone Data Safety watching our latest webinar by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research: Marketing Essentials: How to Develop Effective Marketing Messages for Virtual Appliances

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jul 21, 2011, 4:46 pm
Gartner customers can access my latest virtual appliance marketing essentials document by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Looking for a list of security vendors? Click here.

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jul 16, 2011, 1:09 pm
I’ve compiled a fairly comprehensive list of security vendors, feel free to suggest more. To view the list of vendors click here. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research: Inquiry Analytics Trends for Hardware, 1Q11: Servers, PCs, Storage, Security and Printers

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jul 16, 2011, 12:08 pm
Gartner customers can access my latest inquiry analytics trends research by clicking here. Alternatively you can contact your analyst relations department for more information on access. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research: Inquiry Analytics Statistics: Topic and Vendor Mind Share for Hardware, 1Q11

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jul 16, 2011, 12:06 pm
Gartner customers can access my latest Gartner inquiry analytics statistics research by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research: Emerging Market Analysis: IT, Saudi Arabia, 2011 and Beyond

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jul 16, 2011, 12:00 pm
Gartner customers can read my latest co-authored research on Saudi Arabia by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Free Management Training Kit

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jun 13, 2011, 8:29 am
Give this URL to your HR department. Provide free management training with my book! http://www.management-book.com/free-management-training-kit No tags for this post.
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Bestselling Management Book Now Available on Google eBooks for $6.95

Lawrence P. posted an article on - May 27, 2011, 8:14 pm
My bestselling management book just released on Android for just $6.95 a copy via Google eBooks. Get a copy today! This management book focuses on the critical knowledge you’ll need to become a great manager and leader. Its different than other management books because it’ll teach you the most...
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Bestselling Management Book Now Available in India

Lawrence P. posted an article on - May 25, 2011, 2:20 pm
Rediff.com just started selling my book “The Manager’s Guide to Becoming Great” for those of you who are located in India. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research:IT Security: Don't Ignore Printer Risks

Lawrence P. posted an article on - May 2, 2011, 11:48 pm
Gartner customers can read this latest research note by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Latest Gartner Research:Inquiry Analytics Trends for Hardware, 4Q10: Security, Servers and Printers

Lawrence P. posted an article on - May 2, 2011, 11:47 pm
Inquiry Analytics Trends for Hardware, 4Q10: Security, Servers and Printers 18 Mar 2011 | ID: G00211392 By Ken Weilerstein, Pete Basiliere, Adrian O’Connell and Lawrence Pingree Security trends around authentication, new system architectures for servers, and a shift from production printing to ...
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Warning – Be cautious of all Osama Bin Laden Emails in the coming weeks

Lawrence P. posted an article on - May 2, 2011, 1:30 am
To avoid virus and malware infection in the coming days take the following precautions: 1. Disregard and do not open any emails with URLs or attachments related to Osama Bin Laden. 2. Avoid searching on search engines for Osama Bin Laden. 3. Stick to using websites by directly browsing to the sit...
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Idea for Government Cost Savings

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Apr 19, 2011, 5:57 pm
I suggest that every leader in every city, state and federal organization take the time to create “test” interactions to test their business processes. They should try and file each of the forms and follow these processes so that they understand where the weaknesses and shortfalls are.  This wo...
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Start your own management training course today!

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Apr 17, 2011, 12:16 am
Use my 5 Simple step guidebook to create your own management training course based on my book “The Manager’s Guide to Becoming Great”. Download it by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 20 – 23 June 2011

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Apr 14, 2011, 1:07 pm
For those of you who are security professionals or IT executives, don’t miss out on the Gartner summit on Security and Risk Management. I’ll be speaking at the event on WorldWide Security Markets and providing some really cool projections and predictions for the future. If interested, please go ...
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Fukushima Japan Videos – Nuclear Accident Education

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Apr 2, 2011, 11:54 am
I found a wonderful resource for those who wish to understand the nuclear accident in Japan. Chief Nuclear Scientist Arnie Gundersen  explains the fukushima problem with amazing precision and simplicity. Check out the Fairewinds website by clicking here. No tags for this post.
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Order my management book today!

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Apr 1, 2011, 6:22 pm
Have a friend who is a manager? Are you trying to become one? Are you interested in starting a management training class? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you should order a copy of my book now! Summary: My management book focuses on the basic knowledge you’ll need to become...
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Crack the code…solve a murder?

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Mar 31, 2011, 8:57 am
Apparently the FBI has a challenge for the cracking community here. Lets see who can be the first to crack this code. If you crack it, please submit a comment on this posting with the results See the links below. MSNBC Story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42348642/ns/technology_and_science-securit...
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My Latest Gartner Research: Competitive Landscape: Vulnerability Assessment, Worldwide, 2011

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Mar 30, 2011, 5:53 pm
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My Latest Gartner Research: Inquiry Analytics Trends for Hardware, 4Q10: Security, Servers and Printers

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2011, 6:29 pm
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My Latest Gartner Research: Competitive Landscape: Unified Threat Management, Worldwide, 2011

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2011, 6:09 pm
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Penetration Testing Standards

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Mar 4, 2011, 8:45 am
It appears there are some folks working on finalizing some penetration testing standards.  See the url: http://www.pentest-standard.org/   No tags for this post.
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My latest Gartner Research: Key Issues for Technology Providers, Security Markets 2011

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2011, 8:33 pm
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Read my latest Gartner research: Emerging Technology Analysis: Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2011, 11:56 pm
Gartner customers can read my latest paper titled “Emerging Technology Analysis: Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention” by clicking here No tags for this post.
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My Latest Gartner Research: User Survey Analysis: Global IT Security Purchasing Behaviors, 2011

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Jan 27, 2011, 10:21 am
Gartner customers can read this research note at the following link: http://my.gartner.com/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=260&mode=2&PageID=3460703&srmet=simple&searchViewId=1&keywords=pingree No tags for this post.
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Politically Correct Way to Say Merry Christmas

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Dec 25, 2010, 10:47 am
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your c...
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Cloud Security Alliance Posts 1.1Security Controls Matrix

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Dec 20, 2010, 12:39 pm
http://www.cloudsecurityalliance.org/cm.html No tags for this post.
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Interesting Letter from Comcast to Level3

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2010, 4:00 pm
Information from an Ongoing Dispute between Comcast and Level3 http://gigaom2.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/comcast-ex-parte-11-30.pdf No tags for this post.
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PCI DSS 2.0 released

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 2:12 am
https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/ Happy Halloween! No tags for this post.
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How to Switch to Internet TV from Cable – Step by Step Guide

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2010, 2:47 pm
A little off my normal topic here but this shows how things are changing with regard to television and digital content delivery. This last month I finally rid myself of $180 or so a month by canceling my Comcast service and going digital over the internet. Since many people are trying to save money ...
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Risk = Threat x Vulnerability x Cost = DEAD

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2010, 7:51 pm
Do we need a new way to measure risk? Absolutely! The old Risk = Threat X Vulnerability x Cost equation is a great methodology to measure risk as it takes a common sense approach to try and tie value to the likelihood that value could be impacted. I’m not suggesting that the whole thing be tossed...
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Using procmon.exe from Sysinternals to examine for malware, Trojans and bots.

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2010, 2:10 pm
Security Engineers often do not have the time to perform the in depth study of a system in order to determine if malware, Trojans and bot software has been installed on a PC. Given the limited amount of time we all have, we must find creative ways to determine if a breach of security on our systems ...
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Very interesting social network study on identifying trends

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2010, 11:06 am
I’ve heard several big named folks on CNBC talk about using the “twitter indicator” to trade. I found that to be an interesting idea and googled it a bit. I found this research paper on social network trend analysis and its quite interesting. I know it may be a little dry, but its worth a read...
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Using Sysinternals autoruns.exe for System Startup Analysis

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2010, 12:44 pm
Many security professionals have the need to perform analysis when Malware, Trojans or strange behavior is reported on a system. Lets take a look at the Sysinternals autorun.exe for performing this analysis. The goal of this blog posting is to try demonstrate the benefits of the application. Today, ...
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California Unemployment (EDD) exposing social security numbers

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2010, 12:23 am
As many of us already know corporations and banks have changed the way they provide printed information to customers (at least for the most part). Corporations over the last 10 years have increasingly adopted policies against using social security numbers and personally identifiable information (PII...
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Metasploit Exploit released for Trend Internet Security 2010

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2010, 12:03 pm
I was cruising the Exploit-DB.com site today just  to see the latest in the exploits in the wild and noticed right away that there was a new metasploit exploit released on October 1st for Trend Micro’s Internet Security Pro 2010. It always chills me when I see exploits for security vendors. I gue...
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PAN-European Critical Infrastructure Protection Exercise 2010

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Oct 5, 2010, 10:45 pm
Per Dr. Vangelis Ouzounis, program manager of the CIIP program at ENISA, he is organizing a planned exercise to involve 21 member states to participate in a coordinated test of the response to a cyber security infrastructure event. The goal of this activity is to not only plan and highlight improvem...
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Vulnerability Management in the cloud

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2010, 4:13 pm
Vulnerability Management - Source (ISACA.org) While there are different stories about what cloud computing “is”,  there is one specific direction that virtualization is headed that could bring along with it some additional problems for the security industry. One issue I wanted to focus in on i...
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New Security Mailing List

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Sep 26, 2010, 1:45 pm
Please feel free to join our new security mailing list by going to the following link: Join Now Tags: Security Related posts What’s so good about vulnerability management? (1) What is a “Separation of Duties”? (0) Vulnerability Management in the cloud (1) Using Sysint...
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Lawrence Presenting at SecureWorldExpo: Obtaining "Context" During a Forensic Investigation

Lawrence P. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2010, 7:41 pm
Image Source: St. Stedwards University Delve into the world of the pre-forensics work that must be done as an investigation kicks off.  Learn to profile someone as best you can to identify the context for your forensic examination, discover how to properly interview someone, read their body la...
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