http://www.swoose.com.au/index.htmlHot News!enenuser@domain.comCopyright 2013 Milton Baar2017-10-28T16:32:39+11:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:36:51 +1100user@domain.comEducation2017-10-28T16:32:39+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/579534af6ac0840b48fd4915fadd6725-29.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/579534af6ac0840b48fd4915fadd6725-29.html#unique-entry-id-29

CSE5CFN Computer Forensics. This subject introduces the procedures related to digital forensic and investigation in a computer and a networking scenario. Students will develop an understanding of the key concepts associated with the data hiding, evidence collection and validation and traffic analysis required to perform forensic analysis in a digital environment. Students will learn about the importance of the legal considerations and documentation of forensic evidence. This subject will incorporate tutorials to teach practical forensic tools. Course details may be found at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/your-course/subjects/current/cse5cfn-computer-forensics]]>user@domain.comConferences2017-03-16T16:56:04+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/e58b895a97b7e970e3ac1cffa30c8fa8-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/e58b895a97b7e970e3ac1cffa30c8fa8-28.html#unique-entry-id-28
Improved understanding of cyber security has allowed teams to collaborate more securely and more effectively. It is important to think of cyber security as a plus, not a minus. It is an enabler for creating change and a means of better using ICT to improve efficiency and productivity. In this session, Milton will draw on his experience of public and private sector projects, including NSW Public Transport Ticketing System (Opal Card) to discuss:

• Identifying where the risks are and how to mitigate them;
• Information Security strategy and implementation; and
• Undertaking technical reviews to gain certifications.

The 2017 Theme is "Innovation in Delivery"
A digital transformation strategy will never be complete, it is a journey, not a destination. Business priorities are in a continual state of flux and as fast as systems and policies are developed - new technologies arrive and new projects are created. However, the one constant of this environment is the requirement to continually innovate to improve service delivery. To advance your understanding of the key issues we have invited top Public Sector digital leaders and experts in digital and technology focused roles to share advice and insights on innovation and strategy.

More conference information may be found at http://liquidlearninggroup.com/documents/PSDS0417A/PSDS0417A_C1.pdf]]>user@domain.comEducation2017-01-20T22:50:31+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/fe5376120128c3bc75f723e775c12a13-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/fe5376120128c3bc75f723e775c12a13-25.html#unique-entry-id-25
ITEC803 - Advanced Topics in Networking. This unit aims to address various advanced aspects of networking, particularly the current and emerging research topics in network. The focus will be on material drawn from the recent research literature. Topics include but are not limited to label switching, VPN architectures, Inter-domain routing, advanced multicast routing models, traffic engineering, congestion control, quality of service, and multimedia networks. The unit consists of lecture, reading, discussion and assignment components. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2017/Units/PGUnit/ITEC803

ITEC852 - Advanced System and Network Security. As organisations and users increasingly rely upon networked applications for assessing information and making critical business decisions, securing distributed applications is becoming extremely significant. The unit is concerned with the protection of information in computing systems and networks. It will address concepts and techniques for securing distributed applications. Course details may be found at http://unitguides.mq.edu.au/unit_offerings/76191/unit_guide

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2017/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854]]>user@domain.comEducation2016-01-20T22:49:30+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/45d528e61094af8f7f33cb2c7d7fe50f-24.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/45d528e61094af8f7f33cb2c7d7fe50f-24.html#unique-entry-id-24
ITEC803 - Advanced Topics in Networking. This unit aims to address various advanced aspects of networking, particularly the current and emerging research topics in network. The focus will be on material drawn from the recent research literature. Topics include but are not limited to label switching, VPN architectures, Inter-domain routing, advanced multicast routing models, traffic engineering, congestion control, quality of service, and multimedia networks. The unit consists of lecture, reading, discussion and assignment components. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2016/Units/PGUnit/ITEC803

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2016/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854]]>user@domain.comEducation2015-02-01T17:36:11+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/613cdbd24cadfd917ce0d2ad13050912-23.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/613cdbd24cadfd917ce0d2ad13050912-23.html#unique-entry-id-23
ITEC803 - Advanced Topics in Networking. This unit aims to address various advanced aspects of networking, particularly the current and emerging research topics in network. The focus will be on material drawn from the recent research literature. Topics include but are not limited to label switching, VPN architectures, Inter-domain routing, advanced multicast routing models, traffic engineering, congestion control, quality of service, and multimedia networks. The unit consists of lecture, reading, discussion and assignment components. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2015/Units/PGUnit/ITEC803

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2015/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854]]>user@domain.comConferences2014-11-24T09:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/fbee4e1eaf4758c23e0cf4cce465bd63-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/fbee4e1eaf4758c23e0cf4cce465bd63-27.html#unique-entry-id-27
The presentation was titled: Management Approach to Non-Technical Cybersecurity Standards - or “How can I pass the buck and avoid the blame at the same time?”

The content of the presentation was later featured in an extensive interview by Nathan Smith, published in The National Business Review (https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/calls-mandatory-reporting-cyber-attacks-computers-166015). Other sections of the interview featured in a later article, https://www.nbr.co.nz/article/cyber-attack-risk-business-very-frightening-2015-ns-p-168077. Both articles are behind a pay-wall.
]]>user@domain.comConferences2014-10-16T09:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/82fdccd5253f1a5d3f58e3b5f2724f8b-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/82fdccd5253f1a5d3f58e3b5f2724f8b-26.html#unique-entry-id-26user@domain.comEducation2014-01-23T21:29:07+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a1599290988378f24275bdf919018c1c-22.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a1599290988378f24275bdf919018c1c-22.html#unique-entry-id-22
ITEC850 - Network Management. This unit covers architecture, analysis, design, standards and migration issues related to the operation, management and control of distributed systems and communication networks for voice, data, image, and networked computing. Initially the focus is on the fundamental building blocks of network management architecture. These basics are built upon by discussing advanced topics including Broadband and Web-based network management, telecommunications management, security management, management platforms and applications/research issues such as delegated agents and management of mobile or ad hoc networks. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2014/Units/PGUnit/ITEC850

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2014/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854]]>user@domain.comConferences2013-11-14T12:46:59+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/7f374d25745dd9682e107cbaea353f12-21.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/7f374d25745dd9682e107cbaea353f12-21.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.cebit.com.au/govinnovate?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRokvqrPde%2FhmjTEU5z16ewtXqGxgokz2EFye%2BLIHETpodcMTcJlPbnYDBceEJhqyQJxPr3BLNUN09JsRhLmCA%3D%3D

In addition to speaking, Milton is also on an Expert Panel which will discuss emerging trends and concerns to the Public Sector.]]>user@domain.comConferences2013-06-13T19:24:37+10:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/33cc60f2bcba44c339c5b6d56c70e96e-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/33cc60f2bcba44c339c5b6d56c70e96e-18.html#unique-entry-id-18
Conference details may be found at http://www.admevents.com.au/defence-conference/cyber-security-conference/agenda#dayTwo ]]>user@domain.comConferences2013-03-23T19:07:52+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/4d6226752e0c4615892119a863d67f99-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/4d6226752e0c4615892119a863d67f99-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.bicsi.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=636&Itemid=126]]>user@domain.comEducation2013-02-24T19:36:40+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/2bd87bfbd456238c1a2f52a131ecc1ae-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/2bd87bfbd456238c1a2f52a131ecc1ae-19.html#unique-entry-id-19
ITEC850 - Network Management. This unit covers architecture, analysis, design, standards and migration issues related to the operation, management and control of distributed systems and communication networks for voice, data, image, and networked computing. Initially the focus is on the fundamental building blocks of network management architecture. These basics are built upon by discussing advanced topics including Broadband and Web-based network management, telecommunications management, security management, management platforms and applications/research issues such as delegated agents and management of mobile or ad hoc networks. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2013/Units/PGUnit/ITEC850

ITEC851 - System and Network Technologies:

Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2013/Units/PGUnit/ITEC851

ITEC855 - Security and Forensic Discovery. This unit covers the fundamental technologies and processes that underpin good systems security management within modern organisations. We consider the underlying mechanics of information and communications technology security infrastructures, security requirements, security architectures and models, cryptography, secure protocols, authentication, key management, PKI, access control, auditing and intrusion detection. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2013/Units/PGUnit/ITEC855

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2013/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following course:

PICT848 - Cyber Security. This unit is an introduction to cyber security threats, technologies and management practices within the public and private sectors. The threats faced in the cyber world in many ways mirror those in the physical world. Despite that they also differ in nature as they are neither inhibited by geography nor political borders. This unit will consider these threats in that context. The unit will also provide a sound understanding of the governing principles behind cyber security, the theory and practice behind technology risks and countermeasures and the role that security management plays in the wider picture of forensics analysis, policing, intelligence and counter terrorism. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2013/Units/PGUnit/PICT848

This unit was also taught for Open Universities Australia as PICX848]]>user@domain.comEducation2012-03-01T19:46:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/787f22af7f2308efb83b4b55c5797b12-20.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/787f22af7f2308efb83b4b55c5797b12-20.html#unique-entry-id-20

ITEC850 - Network Management. This unit covers architecture, analysis, design, standards and migration issues related to the operation, management and control of distributed systems and communication networks for voice, data, image, and networked computing. Initially the focus is on the fundamental building blocks of network management architecture. These basics are built upon by discussing advanced topics including Broadband and Web-based network management, telecommunications management, security management, management platforms and applications/research issues such as delegated agents and management of mobile or ad hoc networks. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2012/Units/PGUnit/ITEC850

ITEC851 - Vulnerabilities in Commercial Operating Systems. This course teaches post-graduate students the basis for vulnerabilities found in commercial operating systems and explores the various exposures and management options. Operating Systems covered in detail are OS390, OS400, Solaris 10, HP/UX11i, OpenVMS, various Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Cisco IOS. The course includes practical, hands-on lab time with most of the operating systems.
Course details may be found athttp://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2012/Units/PGUnit/ITEC851

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2012/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854

ITEC855 - Security and Forensic Discovery. This unit covers the fundamental technologies and processes that underpin good systems security management within modern organisations. We consider the underlying mechanics of information and communications technology security infrastructures, security requirements, security architectures and models, cryptography, secure protocols, authentication, key management, PKI, access control, auditing and intrusion detection. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2012/Units/PGUnit/ITEC855

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following courses:

PICT821 - Assessment of Low Level File and Operating Systems. This unit will examine file systems in several operating systems and within some popular portable electronic devices. This unit examines file structure systems, cache files, logs, operating system artefacts, temporal data, technical search strategies and gives an introduction to forensic software tools and their use in data preservation and recovery. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/pict821

PICT822 - Hardware: Applying Computer Forensic Practice to IT Hardware. This unit identifies hardware, storage media devices, looks at ID markings, non computer storage media, the function of hard drives and their operation and repair, types of storage devices, backup systems, portable devices and proprietary systems. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/PICT822]]>user@domain.comEducation2012-02-17T19:02:47+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a188a8e669c59ac9d78a6fc66a89a9e0-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a188a8e669c59ac9d78a6fc66a89a9e0-14.html#unique-entry-id-14
Further information may be found at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/courseinfo/GetCourseDetails.aspx?course=COSC425&year=2012]]>user@domain.comConferences2012-01-17T19:22:02+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/13c2aca900a9c7ee7a5435b4bc8fc278-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/13c2aca900a9c7ee7a5435b4bc8fc278-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://server-racks-australia.com.au/News/index.asp#MTDCE) in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. He presented on Security and Compliance in the Data Centre World.]]>user@domain.comEducation2011-02-15T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/475e5ac46573bf3a9f6fa3c77bdb1d7f-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/475e5ac46573bf3a9f6fa3c77bdb1d7f-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/courseinfo/GetCourseDetails.aspx?course=COSC430&occurrence=11S1(C)&year=2011

Additionally, Milton is teaching COSC435 Computer and Network Forensics B. Further information may be found at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/courseinfo/GetCourseDetails.aspx?course=COSC435&year=2013]]>user@domain.comEducation2011-01-01T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/b8bdf3aec2841f0254ac4af229ff0400-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/b8bdf3aec2841f0254ac4af229ff0400-12.html#unique-entry-id-12
ITEC853 - Systems Administration. While distributed applications are continually being updated and new approaches to implementing data-driven technologies are adopted, there are generic skills and approaches for the successful management of an organisation's computer-based systems. This unit not only examines approaches for managing individual business critical systems (database, network, communications and the like) but also ways in which these systems are most effectively integrated. All levels of implementation are considered, from software to hardware, user to administrator, principles to pragmatics. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/ITEC853

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following courses:

PICT808 - Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism. This unit will present a high-level overview of how cyberterrorist threats might be conceived in different horizontal applications, network and protocol layers. The unit explores how different vertical industries (e.g. the finance industry) face specific treats from their use of specific protocols and platforms. The "human factor" in dealing with cyberterrorist threats will be emphasised. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/pict808

PICT821 - Assessment of Low Level File and Operating Systems. This unit will examine file systems in several operating systems and within some popular portable electronic devices. This unit examines file structure systems, cache files, logs, operating system artefacts, temporal data, technical search strategies and gives an introduction to forensic software tools and their use in data preservation and recovery. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/pict821

PICT822 - Hardware: Applying Computer Forensic Practice to IT Hardware. This unit identifies hardware, storage media devices, looks at ID markings, non computer storage media, the function of hard drives and their operation and repair, types of storage devices, backup systems, portable devices and proprietary systems. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/PICT822

PICT825 - IT Security. T his unit examines IT security including concealment, intrusion analysis, what is in place and how it affects the data under analysis, cryptology, viruses, stenography, malware and IT auditing. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2011/Units/PGUnit/pict825]]>user@domain.comEducationPublications2010-10-01T12:00:00+10:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/b25c3b49398019c49df28b72c984879a-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/b25c3b49398019c49df28b72c984879a-11.html#unique-entry-id-11
The Council for Asian Terrorism Research (CATR) was founded in 2005 to provide specialised research that draws from the diverse expertise and perspectives of resident experts across the South and South-east Asian regions. Through regular communication and collaboration, CATR members have developed new approaches, enhanced existing capabilities and built integrated and cooperative efforts to counter terrorist, insurgent, and other violent transnational threats in the Asia-Pacific region. CATR represents a commitment by its member institutions to engage in an ongoing program to develop a deeper understanding of the causes that give rise to terrorism and politically motivated violence, to forge more effective national and regional responses to share best practices in counter-terrorism / counter-radicalisation.

The white paper discusses aspects of cybercrime within Australia and evaluates the current state of identification and mitigation.]]>user@domain.comEducation2010-01-01T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/76a39d08191026ac2f556d65c6835f5f-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/76a39d08191026ac2f556d65c6835f5f-10.html#unique-entry-id-10
ITEC850 - Network Management. This unit covers architecture, analysis, design, standards and migration issues related to the operation, management and control of distributed systems and communication networks for voice, data, image, and networked computing. Initially the focus is on the fundamental building blocks of network management architecture. These basics are built upon by discussing advanced topics including Broadband and Web-based network management, telecommunications management, security management, management platforms and applications/research issues such as delegated agents and management of mobile or ad hoc networks. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2010/Units/PGUnit/ITEC850

ITEC853 - Systems Administration. While distributed applications are continually being updated and new approaches to implementing data-driven technologies are adopted, there are generic skills and approaches for the successful management of an organisation's computer-based systems. This unit not only examines approaches for managing individual business critical systems (database, network, communications and the like) but also ways in which these systems are most effectively integrated. All levels of implementation are considered, from software to hardware, user to administrator, principles to pragmatics. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2010/Units/PGUnit/ITEC853

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2010/Units/PGUnit/ITEC854

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following courses:

PICT808 - Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism. This unit will present a high-level overview of how cyberterrorist threats might be conceived in different horizontal applications, network and protocol layers. The unit explores how different vertical industries (e.g. the finance industry) face specific treats from their use of specific protocols and platforms. The "human factor" in dealing with cyberterrorist threats will be emphasised. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2010/Units/PGUnit/pict808

PICT821 - Assessment of Low Level File and Operating Systems. This unit will examine file systems in several operating systems and within some popular portable electronic devices. This unit examines file structure systems, cache files, logs, operating system artefacts, temporal data, technical search strategies and gives an introduction to forensic software tools and their use in data preservation and recovery. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2010/Units/PGUnit/pict821

PICT825 - IT Security. T his unit examines IT security including concealment, intrusion analysis, what is in place and how it affects the data under analysis, cryptology, viruses, stenography, malware and IT auditing. Course details may be found at http://www.handbook.mq.edu.au/2010/Units/PGUnit/pict825

Milton is also assisting in the creation of other units leading to a new degree in Computer Forensics, including PICT819 and PICT820. For more information, check the press releases from time to time.]]>user@domain.comEducation2009-01-01T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/3380a33f72e6621790a20c5aa284ddcd-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/3380a33f72e6621790a20c5aa284ddcd-9.html#unique-entry-id-9
ITEC851 - Vulnerabilities in Commercial Operating Systems. This course teaches post-graduate students the basis for vulnerabilities found in commercial operating systems and explores the various exposures and management options. Operating Systems covered in detail are OS390, OS400, Solaris 10, HP/UX11i, OpenVMS, various Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Cisco IOS. The course includes practical, hands-on lab time with most of the operating systems. Course details may be found at http://archive.handbook.mq.edu.au/2009/Postgraduate/Units/Unit.php?UnitCode=ITEC851

ITEC853 - Systems Administration. While distributed applications are continually being updated and new approaches to implementing data-driven technologies are adopted, there are generic skills and approaches for the successful management of an organisation's computer-based systems. This unit not only examines approaches for managing individual business critical systems (database, network, communications and the like) but also ways in which these systems are most effectively integrated. All levels of implementation are considered, from software to hardware, user to administrator, principles to pragmatics. Course details may be found at http://archive.handbook.mq.edu.au/2009/Postgraduate/Units/Unit.php?UnitCode=ITEC853

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://archive.handbook.mq.edu.au/2009/Postgraduate/Units/Unit.php?UnitCode=ITEC854

ITEC856 - Operating Systems Programming. This unit covers the tools and techniques required to program the internals of an operating system. Topics covered in detail include operating systems' internal operations and structures, accessing and manipulating system structures and device drivers. Students complete a practical component, this year it is the creation of a device driver to control one of a selection of three student-built devices. Course details may be found at http://archive.handbook.mq.edu.au/2009/Postgraduate/Units/Unit.php?UnitCode=ITEC856

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the School of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following course:

PICT808 - Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism. This unit will present a high-level overview of how cyberterrorist threats might be conceived in different horizontal applications, network and protocol layers. The unit explores how different vertical industries (e.g. the finance industry) face specific treats from their use of specific protocols and platforms. The "human factor" in dealing with cyberterrorist threats will be emphasised. Course details may be found at http://archive.handbook.mq.edu.au/2009/Postgraduate/Units/Unit.php?UnitCode=pict808

Milton is also assisting in the creation of other units leading to a new degree in Computer Forensics, including PICT819, PICT820, PICT821 and PICT825. For more information, check the press releases from time to time.]]>user@domain.comEducation2008-01-01T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/d2901b31856e493cfce9f7de14d542ef-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/d2901b31856e493cfce9f7de14d542ef-8.html#unique-entry-id-8
ITEC851 - Vulnerabilities in Commercial Operating Systems. This course teaches post-graduate students the basis for vulnerabilities found in commercial operating systems and explores the various exposures and management options. Operating Systems covered in detail are OS390, OS400, Solaris 10, HP/UX11i, OpenVMS, various Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Cisco IOS. The course includes practical, hands-on lab time with most of the operating systems. Course details may be found at http://www.ppdp.mq.edu.au/course_units/short_descriptions/index.html

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec854/

ITEC856 - Operating Systems Programming. This unit covers the tools and techniques required to program the internals of an operating system. Topics covered in detail include operating systems' internal operations and structures, accessing and manipulating system structures and device drivers. Students complete a practical component, this year it is the creation of a device driver to control one of a selection of three student-built devices. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec856

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following course:

PICT808 - Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism. This unit will present a high-level overview of how cyberterrorist threats might be conceived in different horizontal applications, network and protocol layers. The unit explores how different vertical industries (e.g. the finance industry) face specific treats from their use of specific protocols and platforms. The "human factor" in dealing with cyberterrorist threats will be emphasised. Course details may be found at http://www.pict.mq.edu.au/academic.html#PICT808

Milton is also assisting in the creation of other units leading to a new degree in Computer Forensics, including PICT819, PICT820, PICT821 and PICT825. For more information, check the press releases from time to time.]]>user@domain.comEducation2007-01-01T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a62badf0d07c2156b62fd491c16aae0c-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a62badf0d07c2156b62fd491c16aae0c-7.html#unique-entry-id-7
ITEC851 - Vulnerabilities in Commercial Operating Systems. This course teaches post-graduate students the basis for vulnerabilities found in commercial operating systems and explores the various exposures and management options. Operating Systems covered in detail are OS390, OS400, Solaris 10, HP/UX11i, OpenVMS, various Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Cisco IOS. The course includes practical, hands-on lab time with most of the operating systems. Course details may be found at http://www.ppdp.mq.edu.au/course_units/short_descriptions/index.html

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec854/

ITEC855 - Information Security Technologies. This unit covers the fundamental technologies from which secure systems are constructed. It is intended both for post-graduate students who will progress to further study in security and for those wishing to understand the necessary basics of computer security. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec855/

ITEC856 - Operating Systems Programming. This unit covers the tools and techniques required to program the internals of an operating system. Topics covered in detail include operating systems' internal operations and structures, accessing and manipulating system structures and device drivers. Students complete a practical component, this year it is the creation of a device driver to control one of a selection of three student-built devices. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec856/

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the Centre for Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following course:

PICT808 - Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism. This unit will present a high-level overview of how cyberterrorist threats might be conceived in different horizontal applications, network and protocol layers. The unit explores how different vertical industries (e.g. the finance industry) face specific treats from their use of specific protocols and platforms. The "human factor" in dealing with cyberterrorist threats will be emphasised. Course details may be found at http://www.pict.mq.edu.au/academic.html#PICT808

Milton is also assisting in the creation of other units leading to a new degree in Computer Forensics, including PICT819, PICT820, PICT821 and PICT825. For more information, check the press releases from time to time.]]>user@domain.comEducation2006-01-01T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/2ca7a33d5bb7559c45ec65abed3fbc1f-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/2ca7a33d5bb7559c45ec65abed3fbc1f-6.html#unique-entry-id-6
ITEC813 - Vulnerabilities in Commercial Operating Systems. This course teaches post-graduate students the basis for vulnerabilities found in commercial operating systems and explores the various exposures and management options. Operating Systems covered in detail are OS390, OS400, Solaris 10, HP/UX11i, OpenVMS, various Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Cisco IOS. The course includes practical, hands-on lab time with most of the operating systems. Course details may be found at http://www.ppdp.mq.edu.au/course_units/short_descriptions/index.htm

ITEC854 - Information Security Management. This course teaches post-graduate students the practical aspects of Information Security Management and is a core subject in the post-graduate course. The 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, ISO27001 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec854/

ITEC855 - Information Security Technologies. This unit covers the fundamental technologies from which secure systems are constructed. It is intended both for post-graduate students who will progress to further study in security and for those wishing to understand the necessary basics of computer security. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec855/

Additionally, Milton will be lecturing within the School of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism and will deliver the following course:

PICT808 - Cybercrime & Cyberterrorism. This unit will present a high-level overview of how cyberterrorist threats might be conceived in different horizontal applications, network and protocol layers. The unit explores how different vertical industries (e.g. the finance industry) face specific treats from their use of specific protocols and platforms. The "human factor" in dealing with cyberterrorist threats will be emphasised. Course details may be found at http://www.pict.mq.edu.au/academic.html#PICT808]]>user@domain.comEducation2005-07-01T12:00:00+10:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/7ab3f0385cdf1bb7e4d24d03c9dfefa8-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/7ab3f0385cdf1bb7e4d24d03c9dfefa8-5.html#unique-entry-id-5
Milton has structured the 13 week course as a practical exercise, introducing students to ISO17799, AS/NZS7799 and other frameworks including COBIT, PCIDSS, Sarbanes Oxley and ISM3. Course details may be found at http://www.comp.mq.edu.au/units/itec854/]]>user@domain.comPublications2004-08-01T12:00:00+10:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a9176a07af4f77b24b52497f807a6e8d-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/a9176a07af4f77b24b52497f807a6e8d-4.html#unique-entry-id-4user@domain.comTV2003-06-30T12:00:00+10:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/6e616b842f0a79caf68f55ef9595c15a-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/6e616b842f0a79caf68f55ef9595c15a-3.html#unique-entry-id-3
A man is dead, millions of dollars have been lost and a mafia boss is missing. Someone's laughing all the way to the bank, but one man is on the hunt to find those who believe they are above accountability. Jason Donovan and Anita Hegh star in Loot, a fast-paced mystery that premieres Friday 25 June at 8.30pm on ABC TV.

Jon Peregrine (Jason Donovan) is an investigator with a difference - the trail he follows is a paper one, chasing money as it is hidden, laundered and fast-tracked around the world.

When his brother-in-law commits suicide after losing thousands of dollars when a share float goes belly up, Peregrine must face his sister's (Tara Morice) grief at losing her husband and vows to hunt down those responsible. Although mum and dad investors have lost millions, none of the corporate heavyweights have got burnt and no one from the top end of town is talking.

His ex-wife Cynthia (Anita Hegh) might hold a piece of the puzzle, but she's not giving anything away... at least, not officially... and certainly not until Jon looks at the divorce papers she's been trying to get him to sign for the past few months.

Together with his eccentric silent partner Charles (Barry Otto), and genius offsider Bruno (Russell Dykstra), Peregrine works to track down those involved in the deal and bring them to account. Jon smells blood money and he's not about to give up the chase. Perhaps white-collar crime doesn't pay like it used to?

Milton Baar, Director Technology Innovation, worked with the writer, John O'Brien over a two-year period. The technology and security themes throughout the show are a result of their cooperation.]]>user@domain.comPublic speaking2002-09-01T12:00:00+10:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/6d62f695db2dfce66281e6c467d71b66-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/6d62f695db2dfce66281e6c467d71b66-2.html#unique-entry-id-2
An audience covering both private and public sector groups gained some practical advice along with several case studies of how to, and how not to approach the contentious issues relating to information security.

For more information regarding the conference, go to www.decus.org.au/symposium2002/22072002_00.html]]>user@domain.comPublications2002-01-01T12:00:00+11:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/671b054ec6bea06bf118f283e58ae02e-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/671b054ec6bea06bf118f283e58ae02e-1.html#unique-entry-id-1
The State Rail Authority (SRA) of NSW faced the biggest test of its 150 year history last September, when the world came to Sydney to watch the Olympics.

The fact that it passed with flying colours is well known to Sydney passengers who experienced the smooth services during the historic sporting event. What train travellers may be less cognisant of - even though they are enjoying the benefits every time they board a train - is that SRA has been building upon its commitment to improve services to customers since the Olympics, and will continue to do so well into the future.

The past 12 months have seen sweeping changes to SRA's information architecture, with the end-goal of improving the services delivered by Sydney's trains.

The new design required the consolidation of SRA's monolithic server environment to a three-tier Sun server environment, comprising a Sun Fire 3800 server, seven each of Sun Fire 280R and Netra X1, a Sun Enterprise 5500 and a Sun Enterprise 450.

The three-tier model enables SRA to move application servers and databases across multiple tiers, which will improve management of the workload and improve availability of the solution. Ultimately, it facilitates better information liaison between the central servers and the remote machines at each train station.

Whereas previously a manual system was used to implement timetabling changes and alert travellers, it is now operating from the central server environment. The Sun servers are communicating timetabling and maintenance information in real time to multiple peripherals.

In addition to the server consolidation, the numerous versions of Solaris that were running have been migrated to Solaris 8 Operating Environment. It also required the migration of Novell eDirectory, SRA's principle software, to Solaris 8 Operating Environment, which was achieved through collaboration between Sun Professional Services and Novell.

The innovative architecture is setting a precedent for large-scale organisations, particularly the way storage is connected to the Sun systems via distributed locations.

Milton Baar, consultant to SRA on the project, visited the United States to research the architecture and investigate future potentialities of the hardware. Caltrans, the Californian Transport Authority, was using Sun equipment and Novell eDirectory, similar what they were doing in the to the SRA. We have taken what they were doing in the States to a new level here - it really is a new way of thinking in terms of information architecture.

The new design delivers improved reliability, scalability and availability for all applications, in a mission-critical environment.

SRA used Sun Rentals to purchase the new equipment with no impact on its ongoing costs or existing budget. The tailored financial solution has enabled SRA to confidently scale their IT requirements while reducing total cost of ownership, and, at the same time, safeguarding their technology investment.]]>user@domain.comPublic speaking1988-05-01T12:00:00+10:00http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/3bfc086e44db78091642551a49ad1e6e-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.swoose.com.au/news/files/3bfc086e44db78091642551a49ad1e6e-0.html#unique-entry-id-0
Milton will give a keynote address on Tuesday 26 May at 9:00am, covering IT Security and Risk Management Procedures in a Public Sector Environment. Highlights of the address will include:
Developing an effective IT security strategy
Audit strategies for the public sector
Risk management concerns
Public sector priorities for audit and risk management
"I believe that financial and budgetary constraints are having an adverse effect on the implementation of suitable IT security risk management strategies" noted Milton during a recent interview. "The recent Budget changes to the tax effectiveness of software purchases will increase an organisation's temptation to adopt more risky approaches to security management and implementation" he said.

Also speaking at the conference will be John Frisken, Director Quality and Risk Services and Susan Butler, Director Privacy and Policy, both with the Information Systems Group, an associated company of The Swoose Partnership.

For further information relating to the conference, please contact:
AIC Conferences
Tel: +61 2 9210 5777
Fax: +61 2 9221 5700]]>