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Kenneth Magee


J Kenneth (Ken) Magee is president and owner of Data Security Consultation and Training, LLC, which specializes in data security auditing and information security training. He has over 30 years of IT experience in both private industry and the public sector with the last 18 devoted to IT security and Risk Management. Ken holds degrees from Robert Morris University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He holds 22 certifications including: CISSP-ISSMP, CAP, CISA, CISM, ISO 27001 PA, GIAC-GWAPT/GSEC/GSNA, CIA-CGAP, Security+, and CDP. He is a Senior Instructor with the InfoSec Institute. Ken is also involved with the U.S. Cyber Challenge program.



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What’s new in Physical (Environmental) Security?

ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012. I ordered my copy in December 2012 and said, “So what’s new in

March 08, 2013 CISSP
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What’s new in Legal, Regulations, Investigations and Compliance?

ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012. I ordered my copy in December 2012 and said, “So what’s new in

March 07, 2013 CISSP
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What’s new in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning

ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012. I ordered my copy in December 2012 and said, “So what’s new in

March 06, 2013 CISSP
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What’s new in Security Operations

ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012. I ordered my copy in December 2012 and said, “So what’s new in

March 05, 2013 CISSP
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CISSP – Security Architecture & Design – What’s New in 3rd Edition of CISSP CBK

What’s new in Security Architecture & Design ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012.  I ordered my copy in December

February 25, 2013 CISSP
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CISSP – Software Development Security – What’s New in 3rd Edition of CBK

What’s new in Software Development Security ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012.  I ordered my copy in December 2012

February 21, 2013 CISSP
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CISSP – Cryptography – What’s New in 3rd Edition of CBK

What’s new in Cryptography ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012.  I ordered my copy in December 2012 and said,

February 21, 2013 CISSP
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CISSP – Information Security Governance & Risk Management – What’s New in 3rd Ed of CBK

What’s new in Information Security Governance & Risk Management ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012.  I ordered my copy

February 21, 2013 CISSP
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CISSP – Telecommunications and Network Security – What’s New in 3rd Edition of CISSP CBK

What’s new in Telecommunications and Network Security ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012. I ordered my copy in December

February 19, 2013 CISSP
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CISSP – Access Control – What’s New in 3rd Edition of CISSP CBK

What’s new in Access Control ISC2 published the 3rd edition of their CISSP CBK in late 2012.  I ordered my copy in December 2012 and

February 19, 2013 CISSP
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ISACA Changes CISM Exam for 2012

According to ISACA, the CISM certification is changing to reflect the new CISM job practice analysis. (Source: ISACA’s CISM Review Manual 2012 p. iii) ISACA

April 23, 2012 CISM, IT Certifications

(ISC)2 CISSP requirements and exam changes on January 1, 2012

(ISC)2 is making several changes to the CISSP exam effective January 1st, 2012. This language was found on the ISC2 website; (ISC)² CBK Domain Name

IT Auditing and Controls – Database Technology and Controls

PORTIONS OF THIS ARTICLE INCLUDING MANY OF THE DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY HAVE BEEN SOURCED AND SUMMARIZED FROM ISACA.ORG and COURSE MANUALS PUBLISHED BY ISACA. A

IT Auditing and Controls – Infrastructure General Controls

PORTIONS OF THIS ARTICLE INCLUDING MANY OF THE DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY HAVE BEEN SOURCED AND SUMMARIZED FROM ISACA.ORG and COURSE MANUALS PUBLISHED BY ISACA. Infrastructure

How to deal with and alleviate CISSP exam anxiety!

As exam time approaches, everyone feels anxious about whether they’re ready to take the exam and to pass and thus to receive the CISSP certification. 

June 24, 2011 CISSP, IT Certifications

ISO27002 Security Framework – Audit Program Template

Several people have asked for an IT Audit Program Template for an audit based on the ISO/IEC 27002:2005(E) security standard.  This template (which can be found

IT Auditing and Controls – A look at Application Controls

PORTIONS OF THIS ARTICLE INCLUDING MANY OF THE DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY HAVE BEEN SOURCED AND SUMMARIZED FROM ISACA.ORG and COURSE MANUALS PUBLISHED BY ISACA. Application

IT Auditing and Controls – Shared General and Application Controls

PORTIONS OF THIS ARTICLE INCLUDING MANY OF THE DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY HAVE BEEN SOURCED AND SUMMARIZED FROM ISACA.ORG and COURSE MANUALS PUBLISHED BY ISACA. Shared

IT Auditing and Controls – Internet and Web Technology

PORTIONS OF THIS ARTICLE INCLUDING MANY OF THE DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY HAVE BEEN SOURCED AND SUMMARIZED FROM ISACA.ORG and COURSE MANUALS PUBLISHED BY ISACA. Internet

IT Auditing and Controls – Information Technology Basics

Information Technology Basics In its most basic form, information technology (IT), can be reduced down to IPO.  No that’s not an Initial Public Offering, but

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