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The third webcast in the 2009 National Webcast series was held on August 19th with a featured presentation on the Security of Social Networking Sites / Web 2.0. Over 1,300 individuals representing all 50 states and 5 countries registered for this event. Opening remarks were provided by Mr. Thomas Smith, from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center followed by Mr. Randy Vickers , CISSP, Deputy Director, US-CERT
National Cyber Security Division, Department of Homeland Security, and Mr. Glenn Burdett , Ph.D. Student, Computing and Information Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology and a Systems Engineer for 911ai.com.

The term "Web 2.0" generally encompasses the next generation of the World Wide Web that facilitates enhanced online collaboration and communication, utilizing a variety of methods, such as social networking sites, wikis, blogs and other means. The use of these tools continues to increase among individuals and organizations. While the convenience and real-time communication has made these tools very popular, there are potential security risks that all users must understand.

Topics of discussion included:

• how Web 2.0 services, especially social networking sites, are being used
• the potential security risks associated with the use of these services
  
• steps end-users and organizations can take to mitigate security risks when using these services

Webcast Related Material:

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• MS-ISAC Cyber Tips Newsletter - Social Networking Sites: How To Stay Safe
• US-CERT Cyber Security Tip - Staying Safe on Social Network Sites
• OnGuard Online - Social Networking Sites
• National Cyber Security Alliance - Social Networking
• National Cyber Security Alliance - Good information on keeping a low profile on Social Networking Sites
  

The Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center have partnered to establish the National Webcast Initiative to develop a series of national webcasts which will examine critical and timely cyber security issues. Embracing the concept that security is everyone's responsibility, these webcasts are available to a broad audience to help raise awareness and knowledge levels. A number of vendors have offered their services at no cost to government, to help develop and deliver the webcasts.

The National Webcast Initiative is also coordinated by the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination and the New York State Forum .

If you have any questions, please contact 518/474-0865 or email to isac@cscic.state.ny.us .

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