Privacy & Security - Security

Computer Emergency Readiness TeamCoordination Center (CERT)
Computer Incident Advisory Capability (CIAC)
Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
NIST Security Site
SAFECode
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)

NIST Work Groups

Security Management and Assistance
Security Technology
Security Testing and Metrics
Systems and Network Security

NIST Publications

Draft Publications
FIPS Publications
ITL Security Bulletins
NIST Interagency Reports
Special Publications

Choosing and Protecting Passwords
Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense
Debunking Some Common Myths
Good Security Habits
Safeguarding Your Data
Understanding Anti-Virus Software
Understanding Internet Service Providers (ISPs) (US-CERT)
Understanding Firewalls

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures List (CVE) - Search vulnerabilities by CVE name or browse the US-CERT list of vulnerabilities in CVE name order
National Infrastructure Advisory Council's Vulnerability Disclosure Framework (.pdf)
National Vulnerability Database (NVD) - Search U.S. government vulnerability resources for information about vulnerabilities on your systems
Open Vulnerability Assessment Language (OVAL) - Identify vulnerabilities on your local systems using OVAL vulnerability definitions
Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Secunia

Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS)
Build Security In - Collection of software assurance and security information to help software developers, architects, and security practitioners create secure systems
Creating and Managing Information Security Policies (SearchSecurity)
Cyber Security Awareness Resources
HIPAA Privacy and Security Standards (HHS)
Microsoft Security Vulnerability Research and Defense blog
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - NIST offers Security Practices & Checklists as well as Special Publications.
National Checklist Program Repository (NVD)
Federal Agency Security Practices
NIST Special Publications
Operationally Critical Threat and Vulnerability Evaluation (OCTAVE)
SAFECode
SecureMac
Security Information Management Buyer's Guide (NetworkWorld)

Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
Recovering from Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files
Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets
Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks
SenderBase (IronPort)

Benefits of Blind Carbon Copy (BCC)
Understanding Your Computer: Email Clients
Using Caution with Email Attachments
Understanding Digital Signatures

Understanding Bluetooth Technology (US-CERT)
Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices
Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack
Protecting Portable Devices: Physical Security
Protecting Portable Devices: Data Security
Securing Wireless Networks

Department of Homeland Security PIA
Basics of the Privacy Impact Assessment (ppt) - (Dept. of the Interior)
Privacy Impact Assessment Handbook (Information Commission Office - UK)
Privacy Impact Assessment Template (Word) - (Dept. of the Interior)
Federal E-Government Act of 2002 (Office of Management and Budget)
Census Bureau PIA
Security Exchange Commissions PIA & template documents
Veteran's Association PIA Handbook