Link: http://titssn.org/signup.php

Good day to you,

It is with great excitement that I officially announce the launch of our ENGAGED “ENabling Greater Awareness, Growth and Educational Development” October promotion for today October 15th. This is a significant launch for us as it signals a new level of commitment of how serious we are taking our work and initiatives in promoting the elevation of education, awareness and training for technology and IT Security. This will be a quarterly event that focuses on providing more attention, support and focus on these critical areas of our future. Over the next two weeks we will feature special activities within the network that will focus on technology and IT Security in general by adding some special giveaways and incentives to our participating members.

These activities will include special featured questions, forum and group discussions, polls and spur of the moment giveaways. These rewards are added to our Virtual Gifts and will be how the winners are rewarded. The more points you accumulate during the next two weeks will allow you to claim additional products and solutions that were made available by our participating vendors. We ask that you be prudent in choosing your prizes/gifts with the consideration in mind that because they are specific to securing your systems, you should not have two of the same type of solutions running at the same time. This will cause considerable system performance issues. Please feel free to seek our guidance with your choices. We are here to help.

We want to say a very special thank you to our participating vendors for this month and hope that you will continue to support the initiative. This month’s vendors list includes, Pearson Education - representing Cisco Press, Safend, Sunbelt Software, Symantec, SpectorSoft, ESET, PCTools and Kaspersky. As a thank you from the network, we will be providing a special page for your company and products in the network. This page will feature the product(s) that were provided for this month’s promotion. This is the least we can do in thanks for your contributions and we hope that you will continue to keep us apprised on the development of your products/solutions going forward.

So let’s get ENGAGED http://titssn.org/signup.php

Thank you very much and have a great day. We apprecilove your business and support and look forward to serving you more.

~Brett A. Scudder~
President/CEO/Chairman/Founder/Security Architect
~TITSSN ~The IT Security Suite Network~ | http://titssn.net
We are Security - your Security - our Security - IT Security. Our Security is Safe and Secure.

Link: http://titssn.org

Good day to you,

We are in the final stages of the October ENGAGED special promotion launch which will kick off on the 15th with a series of value added educational and awareness events in our network. You must be an active member to win and so we encourage you to join in and start accumulating those points needed to win. The more points is the better your chances of winning the good stuff.

Here is a list of some of the products/solutions we’re giving away.

Sunbelt Software’s VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware
Symantec Internet Security 2010
Kaspersky Internet Suite 2010
PCTools Spyware Doctor and Registry Mechanic
ESET Smart Security 4 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4
Plus more to come by the 15th as we’re still waiting for confirmation from a few other vendors who have expressed interest.

Remember, you must be an active member to participate and win. Join us here http://titssn.org/signup.php.

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://www.titssn.org/blog.php?user=1&blogentry_id=37

Good day to you,

This is just a reminder as we are working on building up the membership and visibility on/of our site that every 100th member will receive a $50 gift certificate. We’re not only offering good information and resources, we’re offering valuable incentives as well. We’re working on a referral program that will offer $25 to every member that brings 25 active users to the network.

This is to prove how serious we are about getting the values and information on and about IT Security out to the people as it is a people problem and we’re addressing it that way.

Please spread the word http://www.titssn.org/blog.php?user=1&blogentry_id=37.

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.net

Good day to you,

Last year I started a series of online presentations that were geared towards IT Security education, training and awareness and they had their ups and downs. One thing that is sure is that the information needs to get out to the people but more importantly is to get the right info and resources out. While I invited people to the sessions they declined to attend only to come back with questions of a similar issue a week or two later. Many people today still don’t know how they are impacted by these security issues or how to address them. My online sessions provided critical information about such things in an effort to let people know that IT Security IS a people problem, NOT an industry one and so they must get educated and be aware of what the threats landscape looks like and where they fit into it.

So this year, 2010, we are taking it one step further and introduce a monthly online IT Security Panel discussion to help address some of the issues that are out there in the wild. My aim is that by doing this online we can/will attract a wider range of people in the comfort of their homes, workplaces and places of learning.

I have met and talked with a few security experts who will be joining us at different levels of the security space to help to make this valuable and resourceful. More details will be posted as the sessions are aligned with the panelists so stay tuned.

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.org/signup.php

Good day to you,

We’re running a promotional signup special on our social network for the next two weeks in an effort to promote the content and information we are making available. Every new member that signs up through October 15th will receive an extra 1500 points to be used for virtual gifts in the network. We are adding more valuable solutions and products to our virtual gifts store for our members. The more points, the more choices you have to get gifts.

We have a few new vendors who are joining the network and will be contributing towards the gifts so gather up those points and get ready to use them.

http://titssn.org/signup.php

Please remember to spread the word and let everyone know that we’re here to provide valuable education, awareness, training and networking on/about technology and IT Security and all are invited, no exceptions. IT Security is a people problem, not an industry one and is how we’re addressing it.

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.net

Good day to you,

NYITSA-UG’s June group meeting is Cancelled

We will not be having a group meeting this month. Please make note of these changes and update your calendars.

We will get together again for the training and development workshop on June 16th.

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.org/signup.php

Good day to you,

In an effort to enhance the features and values of our network, we have added the Virtual Gifts, Prizes and Solutions as additional resources for our members. As the name says, virtual gifts are categorized in various groups and since we’re extra special and love to provide valuable resources for our members, we enhanced the virtual gifts of our network to include physical products you can use in your PCs.

Yes, that’s right, real gifts from our virtual network such as:

Security products and solutions (anti-virus, anti-malware, firewalls and more)
Applications (business, productivity, system management, utilities)
Mobile Device Apps (business, productivity, system management, utilities)
Microsoft Operating Systems (Vista, Windows 7, XP)
Free Health Assessments/Consultations
Mobile Devices
Hardware products
And more as we continue to build on these offerings.

Some gifts will be location specific so please be sure to look carefully when choosing your gifts. Some gifts are free and for fun and entertainment.

This is just the beginning as we continue to find ways to getting the value and benefits of being an active member of this network while gaining from the knowledge and resources of our training, education and development.

http://titssn.org/signup.php

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.org/browse_blogs.php

Good day to you,

Effective today, June 1st 2009, we will begin using our social network’s blogs board for the organizations main blogging. We will still maintain the http://titssn.net/blogs site for critical and important organization news, happenings and security alerts. Due to the integration of additional features and resources within the social network, using them will be very beneficial for us as we will now be able to better manage the integration of these features in one central location. You can view the blogs on the social network here http://titssn.org/browse_blogs.php.

We will be moving the main organization forum posts from our old board at http://theitsecuritysuite.net/forum/phpBB2 to the social network starting today. The main organization posts will now be copied into the social network until we phase out the old site.

All referencing links from our main websites, blogs and other areas will now point to the social network. This is in an effort to work within the social network and its resources as our new home.

We will also be removing some of the sub groups on LinkedIn and referencing them from our main group located here http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=44598. This will help to share the info of our network resources while still maintaining a strong presence on LinkedIn. A list of the affected groups will be posted shortly. The groups’ functionality within the social network will give us the same feature and resources and more for us to collaborate more effectively.

We are very happy and excited about our new home and social network and this month will be the major kickoff for populating it with some great content, resources and info.

Join us so the values and benefits can be had.

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~
President/CEO/Chairman

Link: http://titssn.org

Good day to you,

We have added a new feature that will be very valuable to those who would like to play a more active role in enhancing the values and resources of the groups and functions of it. The Group Sponsor(s) feature will allow people/vendors/organizations to sponsor a group and provide additional values and resources to it. This provides an opportunity for you to promote the appropriate products and services that will compliment the group and its focus.

This is not an opportunity to sell products/services, it is a networking opportunity to build value and relationships with the people who are networking and collaborating within the group(s). Your logo will be added to the main group page.

The last thing we need is people/organizations dumping sales pitches all over the groups that have no value nor benefits to them. This will not be tolerated and will be a part of the terms of service agreement.

We will continue to monitor the use of this feature to ensure that it is being used effectively and that the sponsors are following through on the sponsorship requirements. The sponsorship will also be tied to the point/benefits/incentives system that will be implemented shortly.

Sponsorship requirements:

An annual fee.
Contribute to the groups focus and directives by helping to achieve its goals.
Provide valuable incentives towards the goals of the group e.g. product giveaways, discount offers, coupons, bonuses, points, etc.
Offer(s) must reflect TITSSN’s partnership benefits (applied to TITSSN approved partners only)
Respond to the inquiries of the group as per your sponsorship offerings and abide by them.
Offers cannot be rescinded within 30 days.
No trial offerings, full legal versions/copies only.
Publish a point of contact for the group that will be responsible for maintaining the relationship with its members.

We will continue to monitor and build on this opportunity to ensure that it provides a win win situation for all groups and members.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and input on this feature as we are always willing to listen and learn from our fellow network members.

Our best wishes and thanks to all who will be participating in this opportunity.

http://titssn.org

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.org

Good day to you,

Here is the list of active groups on our social network to-date. Be sure to join in on the discussions and content that is being made available.

After Earth - Documentary by Mr. David Carlos
Application Security - developing secure applications and standards
Breach Notification Laws - country/state laws
Business to Business IT Security "BtBITS" - businesses protecting each other’s interests
Certified IT Security Professionals
Cloud Computing/Security - Issues, concerns, development, education and awareness
Computer Forensics - Data and Network
Cybersecurity - myths, issues, concerns, development, education and awareness
CyberWar - on, about, awareness, information, collaboration
Data Security - securing the data/information
DCITSUG – Washington DC IT Security Users Group
Emergency Security Response Program "ESRP"
Endpoint Security - What are they, why they are vulnerable and how to protect them
Hacking Unleashed - Ethical/Unethical - the world of hacking
I-CON Science and Technology Conference
Identity Theft - prevention, support and solutions
Incident Response - What happens when something goes wrong/bad?
IT/Security things/issues that make you paranoid
IT Security Best Practices – General
IT Security Facts and Myths
IT Security Leaders
IT Security Requests and Support
IT Security Service Providers ~ITSSP~
IT Security Threats Research and Development
IT Security Training and Development – General
IT Security in our educational institutions - curriculum upgrade
Linux Development, Security and Support
Mac OS development, Security and Support
Microsoft Small Business Server Security - Securing the server and components
Mobile Security - securing the mobile users/devices and they data they host
Managed Security Services Providers "MSSP"
NYeWin - New York Enterprise Windows Users Group
NYITSUG - New York IT Security Users Group
NYSBS - New York Small Business Server Users Group
Online Security - Securing your online experience
OWASP - Open Web Application Security Project
PAITSUG - Pennsylvania IT Security Users Group
PC Security at home
Perimeter Security - securing the perimeter
Please educate me and make me more aware, I am here to learn
Phishing / Social Engineering - definition, prevention, protection and the art of the trade
Physical Security - a critical part of your security model
Protecting your Privacy and Intellectual Property
Ready Rockaway - Disaster/Emergency Preparedness
Small Business IT Security - securing the small businesses
SPEAK - Security Professionals Engaged in Advanced Knowledge
Social Networkers United - the future belongs to us
Social Networking - security, trends, myths and best practices
TITSSN’s Adopt an Institution Program - ~AaIP~
TITSSN’s Code of Honor - Advocates for the future of professional Messaging
TITSSN’s Code of Honor - Advocates for the future of IT Security Education and Awareness
TITSSN’s ENGAGED ~ENabling Greater Awareness, Growth and Educational Development~
TITSSN’s General Network Members
TITSSN’s IT Security Community Outreach Program ~COP~
TITSSN’s IT Security Scholarship Program ~ITSSP~
TITSSN’s IT/Technology/Conferencing/Training/IT Security Operation Center
TITSSN’s Secure Medical Protection Program ~SMPP~
TITSSN’s Secure Mobile Professionals Network ~SMPN~
TITSSN’s Secure Minds Initiative
TITSSN’s Small Medium Business IT Security Summit ~SMBITSS~
TITSSN’s Windows 7/Vista SP2/Windows Server 2008 SP2 Testing and Development Group
The Compliance Suite (Regulatory/Non Regulatory)
The Framsyn Initiative
The IT Security Threats Landscape ~TITSTL~
The Parents Suite - a place for parents to collaborate on technology and security in the home/school
The Privacy Suite – it’s all about privacy
Viral Outbreaks - containment, response, prevention
Viral, Spyware, Malware Detection and Removal - the growing trends
Voices of IT Security
Wireless Security
Workplace Safety and Security issues

Government Security Mandates, Protocols, Policies and Response

US - CERT - United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
US - CIA - Central Intelligence Agency
US - DHS - Department of Homeland Security
US - FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
US - NSA – National Security Agency

http://titssn.org

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.org

Good day to you my members, friends, connections, clients, partners, associates, et al,

Today I am very excited to send you a very special invitation to join us in our new home for you to benefit from what is being provided for you, and to help build on the collaboration and networking resources we’re making available for all on and about technology and IT Security. Don’t think of this as “another network”, think of it as a better network with a more targeted focus on two critical areas of our future, IT/technology and securing them. We’ve taken some of the best features of LinkedIn, Facebook and Ning and integrated them into our own with more to come.

We have put a lot of work into it and will continue to do so in order to make it more valuable as we move forward.

I know this will be of great value for us all as we are all affected by the issues and there impacts and so we must build this great place of collaboration and networking about it. Please help to share this new resource and info.

About the network.

Our Technology / IT Security Social Network is a professional place where people come together to create a vibrant, resourceful, strategic and secure social atmosphere of networking, training, education, awareness and collaboration for, on and about technology and securing them.

We invite you to participate in the full functions and features of our network as we build on it to enhance its values and mission for the future. We ask that you share the word with your associates, friends, peers and everyone that is interested in the world of security and being more comfortable and secure in it. This network is specifically geared towards technology, IT Security and everything in and about it.

The focus of this social network is to build greater training, education, awareness and provide the guidance, advise, services and support needed to maintain the secure presence and stability of all infrastructures (homes, businesses (all sizes and types), schools, churches, etc) for all. We look forward to your participation in this effort as a professional, specialist, technologist, leader, contributor, reader, advisor or just a member wanting to learn more.

Please adhere to the policies and rules of the network so that all may find it a common professional place to collaborate in.

Please join us by signing up here http://titssn.org/signup.php

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.org

Good day to you,

TITSSN will be moving most of its online web infrastructure presence into our social network starting immediately to enhance the resources, values and benefits that we have been providing there. We have 24 groups on LinkedIn of which we will move the secondary ones to our network and leave the primary to maintain presence there. We will preserve our presence on Facebook, MySpace, Yahoo and other web service provider sites with references to our network.

We are very excited about our new network and will be working to take full advantage of it immediately so that the benefits of education and awareness son/about technology and IT Security can be available for all.

More details to come so please check in on our social network and we look forward to your support.

Thank you and have a great day,

~Brett A. Scudder~
President/CEO

Link: http://titssn.org

Good day to you,

The IT Security Suite Network’s Technology / IT Security Social Network is a place where people come together to create a vibrant, resourceful, strategic and secure social atmosphere of networking and collaboration for and about technology and securing them.

We invite you to participate in the full functions and features of our network as we build on it to enhance its values and mission for the future. We ask that you share the word with your associates, friends, peers and everyone that is interested in the world of security and being more comfortable and secure in it. This network is specifically geared towards technology, IT Security and everything in and about it.

The focus of this social network is to build greater education, awareness and provide the services and support needed to maintain the secure presence and stability of all infrastructures (homes, businesses (all sizes and types), schools, churches, etc) for all. We look forward to your participation in this effort as a leader, contributor or just a member wanting to learn more. Please adhere to the policies and rules of the network so that all may find a common group to collaborate in.

http://titssn.org

Thank you and have a great day.

~TITSSN~

Link: http://titssn.net

Good day to you,

I cannot tell you how upset I was yesterday as my trip didn’t go as it should thus, I didn’t make it in on time for the meeting and my presentation. Amtrak had electrical and signal problems on their lines and 3 trains on the track before us waiting to be released past Metuchen. When they finally let us out of Penn station, we had been sitting there for an hour and then the trip was just slow, stopping every now and then and they even had the nerve to stop and let another train that was behind us go by. I was shocked when they did this but what can I say.

The only thing that made the trip less frustrating was one of the conductors who was professional and courteous enough to keep us posted and apologized for the delays. He kept us in the know and informed as things developed which eased the issues

Our scheduled 3pm train that was supposed to get in at 6:30pm didn’t get in till a little after 8. When I got to the venue it was too late and the meeting had wrapped up. We left Washington DC on the 10pm train and didn’t get to Penn station until 2am, ridiculous.

My apology to the National Information Security Group for missing the meeting and I will be rescheduling my presentation with Mr. Small for another date. I was truly disappointed.

Sincerely,

~Brett A. Scudder~

Link: http://titssn.net

Good day to you,

Over the past 48hrs I have been working on various planning and development issues around the Swine Flu Virus outbreak and I have been consumed by it in more ways than one. I will have to reschedule my webcast for this evening to a later date of which will be announced soon. The timing of this webcast was aligned with the eminent release of our Social Networking site but will have to be done after it launches.

I apologize for the late notice but I have a few pressing issues that requires my attention for the rest for the evening and I’m making schedule changes left and right to adjust to these new developments.

Please stay tuned for new webcast date.

Thank you very much and have a great day.

~Brett A. Scudder~
The IT Security Attaché