Security Controls: CISA vs. CISSP

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

When looking at the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam, we focus on teaching 3 types of controls: Preventative – keeps an incident from occurring Detective – Identifies the...

2019-06-04

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Mini-Rant: Spoofed Phone Numbers and Trust

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

I’ve seen this more and more over the last year: I receive a phone call with a number that indicates it’s coming from a town or city near me....

2019-05-24

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Same Webcast, New Name: Introduction to Auditing Features in SQL Server

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

I’m giving another webcast through MSSQLTips.com. This one is on May 9, 2019, at 3 PM EDT. It’s called Introduction to Auditing Features in SQL Server. We renamed it...

2019-05-07

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Midlands PASS – Next Meeting and Summit Discount Code

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

Midlands PASS is an official PASS chapter located in Columbia, SC, USA. Here’s an update about our schedule, as well as the PASS discount code. No May or June...

2019-05-06

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Webcast: Auditing SQL Server from the Ground Up

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

I’m giving another webcast through MSSQLTips.com. This one is on May 9, 2019, at 3 PM EDT. It’s called Auditing SQL Server from the Ground Up. You can register...

2019-05-01

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CISA Accredited Trainer!

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

My certification came in! I’m now accredited to provide training for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. It’s not the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) accreditation I once had...

2019-04-23

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ISACA Individual Chapter CISA Trainer Accreditation

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

ISACA is the professional organization for security, audit, and assurance professionals. There are local chapters, just like with PASS. Here in South Carolina we have the South Carolina Midlands...

2019-04-05

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Speaking Again at the Techno Security and Digital Forensics Conference

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

I’ve once again been selected to speak at the Techno Security and Digital Forensics Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, this year. I’m on the calendar for Wednesday, speaking again...

2019-04-04

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Midlands #PASS – April 2019 Meeting with Matt Gordon (@sqlatspeed)

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

Midlands PASS in Columbia, SC will welcome Microsoft Data Platform MVP Matt Gordon on April 2, 2019. Our meet and greet starts at 5:30 PM with the presentation beginning...

2019-03-28

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SheLeadsTech Community

• by Brian Kelley

• Databases – Infrastructure – Security

ISACA, which is primarily an Audit and Compliance professional organization, has recently started an initiative with the following purpose:
ISACA’s SheLeadsTech...

2019-03-20

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