Helpful Links

• SecurityFocus:
  A leading provider of security intelligence products and services for business.
   
• SANS Institute Online:
  The SANS (System Administration, Networking, and Security) Institute is a cooperative research and education organization.
   
• Computer Security Research Center,
  developed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce
   
• Cybercrime.Gov: Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice
   
• National Infrastructure Protection Center:
  Managed by the FBI, NIPC's mission is to serve as the US government's focal point for threat assessment, warning, investigation, and response for threats or attacks against our critical infrastructures.
   
• Generally Accepted System Security Principles,
  drafted and maintained by the International Information Security Foundation
   
• Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE):
  A list of standardized names for vulnerabilities and other information security exposures — CVE aims to standardize the names for all publicly known vulnerabilities and security exposures. The site is hosted by the Mitre Corporation.
   
• Computer Security Institute:
  CSI is a leading membership organization dedicated to serving and training the information, computer and network security professional.
   
• CERT:
  The CERT® Coordination Center (CERT/CC) is a center of Internet security expertise, at the Software Engineering Institute, a federally funded R&D center operated by Carnegie Mellon University.
   
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA):
  The recognized global leader in IT governance, control and assurance.
   
• Information Systems Security Association (Los Angeles Chapter):
  If you're in LA, please join us for lunch on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
   
• Information Systems Security Association (ISSA):
  ISSA is a not-for-profit international organization of information security professionals. It provides education forums, publication and professional networking opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.