WHO Level 6, but looks like we can still avoid widespread quarantine. This news aggregation is designed to help IT/IT security staff come up to speed on the current bird and swine flu issues. The content is tailored to infosec and disaster recovery professionals that may beed to brief senior management. In the Northern hemisphere the primary focus should be preparing work from home capability for the 2009/2010 winter flu season, however it is still spreading. There may be H1N1 strains that are resistant to Tamiflu at that time.

If you will invest some time to prepare before starting your MGT512 class you will be able to follow the material discussed in class better. Additionally, the more you prepare for the GSLC exam the better you will do on your exam. Here are a few tips that will help you get the most out of your class and exam.

For students that take MGT512 at a live event ( conference or onsite ) we are continuing to update the in-class daily review questions and share those with GIAC. New practice and exam questions are being developed to match the in-class talking points. These are constantly being updated, so you might want to check back about 30 days before taking the exam.

The GSLC certification is based on the course, SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers (MGT512). Objectives posted here are valid as of May, 2009. If you pay attention in class, know the knowledge elements on the test objectives and talking points and do well on the practice exams, you should be able to pass the exam.

Enoch has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes several ways he provides leadership and education to the public about computer security issues.

Trenton has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes the value of the following leadership attributes: team building, persistence, and positive attitude.

Ahmed has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes how he convinced his company that developing his skills in Information Security could serve and expand the company’s business.

I am on a group on leadership on LinkedIn and people were posting pearls of wisdom. I thought making a collection would be a nice touch to preserve this for all time.

Forward looking organizations can use quarterly performance reviews to shape to work place and help them develop the hot skills needed to leverage technology accelerators. Certifications increasingly set a baseline or minimum standard and SMART quarterly reviews allow managers to measure experience as it is earned.

Eric Conrad, MSISE student at SANS Technology Institute, discusses ethical dilemmas that he has faced, and the importance of doing what is right even when it is not popular. Eric prepared this paper for the SANS MGT 421:Leadership and Management Competencies course.

Algis has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes the qualities of a leader that are developed and demonstrated based on the working environments to which one is exposed. He provides an example of his own experience in the telephony industry.

Slides and notes from Stephen Northcutt's keynote presentation on the "12 Laws of IT Security Power".

When the goods produced or services offered by the alleged infringer compete for sales with those of the trademark owner, infringement usually will be found if the marks are sufficiently similar that confusion can be expected. When the goods are related, but not competitive, several other factors are added to the calculus. If the goods are totally unrelated, there can be no infringement because confusion is unlikely. The goal is to protect the consumer, not to protect trademark.

Russell Meyer is the third graduate of the SANS Technology Institute, a post graduate information security college. Stephen Northcutt had an interview with Russell to get more of his story about the experience of earning his degree from STI.

Brad Ruppert, MSISM student at SANS Technology Institute, describes how to host an effective meeting when faced with attendees of higher rank. Brad prepared this paper for the MGT 421 Leadership and Management Competencies course.

Rodney Caudle, MSISE and MSISM student at SANS Technology Institute, describes twelve attributes which, if developed, will develop leadership in a technical environment. Rodney prepared this paper for the MGT 421 SANS Leadership and Management Competencies course.

Jim has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes strong leadership in a time of need that saved the disaster recovery drill from becoming a disaster.

Mark has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes the following: If a leader can inspire individuals to believe in the idea or cause, then individuals will take action even if it is inconvenient.

Concepts of operation can sometimes be problematic when technologists get caught up in the technology. Richard Porter utilizes an Information Operations concept, OODA, to build an action model for network traffic analysis to provide better Quality of Service to traffic.

John Hally, MSISE student at SANS Technology Institute, explores the four key competencies he believes are essential to managing and controlling the direction of a person’s professional career path: Visioning, Professionalism and Relationships, Self Direction and Flexibility. John prepared this paper for the MGT 421 Leadership and Management Competencies course.

Tim has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Management. His essay describes his experiences in creating the first technology security department for his employer.

Brian has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes the leadership qualities he values the most and how he has used them to lead his team in an information security services practice.

Russell Meyer, MSISE student at SANS Technology Institute, examines some common motivation mistakes made by inexperienced leaders and discusses how those mistakes could have been avoided. Russell prepared this paper for the MGT 421 Leadership and Management Competencies course.

Gregory Farnham has been accepted as a candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Information Security Engineering. His essay describes two leadership components: Vision and "Making your own Luck."