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Electronic Availability of Information
Technology Security Information
Last Update: August 3, 1993
IT security information can be obtained with just a telephone,
personal computer and a modem. There are numerous discussion
forums, bulletin boards and newsgroups available for active or read
only participation. Below is a list of forums, bulletins boards
and newsgroups that contain IT Security information. The list is
by no means all-inclusive since bulletin boards, newsgroups and
forums are opened and closed quite frequently.
FORUMS
VIRUS-L
VIRUS-L is a moderated, digested mail forum for discussing computer
virus issues. The forum includes questions from individuals faced
with a virus related problem to answers from prominent virus
researchers. Information on where to find repositories of
anti-viral software, publications, and other items are routinely
exchanged. Discussions are not limited to any one hard-
ware/software platform - diversity is welcomed. Contributions
should be relevant, concise, polite, etc. VIRUS-L can be obtained
via the Internet or by dialing into the NIST Computer Security
Bulletin Board. Contact Ken van Wyk, the moderator at the Internet
address: krvw@GARNE.IMS.DISA.MIL
Forum of Risks to the Public In Computers and Related Systems
(RISKS FORUM - Digest)
RISKS FORUM - Digest is generally about risks that pertain to use
of high technology. Much space is dedicated to risks with
computers, such as with the use of computer technology in aviation,
medicine, the military, credit agencies, and so forth. The
discussions are usually entertaining and often include interesting
(and sometimes frightening) anecdotes about problems encountered
with the use of computer technology in society. RISKS can be
obtained via fax by contacting 310-455-9300, via Internet
accessible e-mail by sending an e-mail message to risks-
request@csl.sri.com or by dialing into the NIST Computer Security
Bulletin Board.
PRIVACY Forum
PRIVACY Forum is a moderated digest for the discussion and analysis
of issues relating to the general topic of privacy (both personal
and collective) in the "information age" of the 1990's and beyond.
The PRIVACY Forum digest is supported in part by the ACM Committee
on Computers and Public Policy. For information regarding the
availability of the digest via FAX, please send an inquiry to
privacy-fax@cv.vortex.com or call 310-455-9300. The FAX number is
310-455-2364. The Forum is also available via the NIST Computer
Security Bulletin Board.
BULLETIN BOARDS
NIST Computer Security Bulletin Board
NIST Computer Security Bulletin Board is maintained by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology's Computer Security Division
and focuses on information systems security issues. The security
bulletin board is operated as part of the NIST Computer Security
Resource and Response Center. It is intended to encourage sharing
of information that will help users and managers better protect
their data and systems. The BBS can be reached via a modem by
dialing 301-948-5717 (300/1200/2400/8N/1 or 301-948-5140
(9600/8/N/1). The BBS can also be reached via the Internet, telnet
to cs-bbs.nist.gov. For additional information call the BBS sysop
at 301-975-3359.
Dockmaster
Dockmaster was developed by the National Security Agency's National
Computer Security Center and is an unclassified system which
provides a focal point for interacting and exchanging computer
security related ideas amongst its users. DOCKMASTER provides
online access to the Information Systems Security Products and
Services Catalogue and offers "forums" where users can attend
online meetings. The "MAIL" feature allows users to send or
receive messages to and from users of networks such as the
Internet. For more information contact the Accounts Administrator
at 410-850-4446.
AIS BBS
The AIS BBS is run by the Department of Treasury, Bureau of the
Public Debt, AIS Security Branch. Access if free, it contains
information ranging from awareness materials to hacker files. The
BBS number is 304-480-6083.
Computer Security Institute
Provides information on numerous computer security topics. Access
is free. The BBS number is 415-905-2480.
NCSA BBS
Features a vast collection of information which focuses on the
virus problem, computer security and data recovery. A membership
fee is required. The BBS number is 202-364-1304.
NEWSGROUPS ON USENET
There are several USENET newsgroups that discuss computer security.
Listed below are a sampling of the more popular ones:
comp.security.misc
alt.privacy
alt.security
sci.crypt
sci.virus