Re: Membership in REN-ISAC?

[Theresa Rowe <rowe () OAKLAND EDU>]

I do recommend that you join if you can.  There are levels of membership
that enable most institutions to finance joining.
Information about membership is at:  http://www.ren-isac.net/membership.html
There are significant benefits.
There is a purpose to the Educause Security list that emphasizes openness,
open participation (including vendors) and a broad range of discussion that
is free-flowing.
The REN-ISAC list, discussion and membership does not include vendors and
news reporters.  Sharing must be done within specific guidelines to enhance
the security focus of the group.  There are times when private and closed
discussions enhance working on security issues.

If anyone needs help making the case to their CIO, I'd be happy to support.

Theresa Rowe
CIO
Oakland University


On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Bob Bayn <bob.bayn () usu edu> wrote:

> Thanks, Joel (and everybody else).  I guess we'll sign up.  Happy new year
> to all.
>
> Sounds like they honor the Chatham House Rule like at the NetFocus
> conference.
>
> Bob Bayn        (435)797-2396      Security Team coordinator
>  Don't let hackers use your computer when you aren't.
>  Turn off your computer at the end of your work day.
> Office of Information Technology   at  Utah State University
> ________________________________________
> From: Joel Rosenblatt [joel () columbia edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:28 AM
> To: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
> Cc: Bob Bayn
> Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Membership in REN-ISAC?
>
> Hi Bob,
>
> I would highly recommend that you join if you can - there is information
> and resources that will enhance your ability to secure your University.  The
> only
> caution is also a benefit in that the information is shared in a closed
> community and you need to be aware of where you are when you answer
> questions :-)
>
> IHTH
>
> Joel Rosenblatt
>
> Joel Rosenblatt, Manager Network & Computer Security
> Columbia Information Security Office (CISO)
> Columbia University, 612 W 115th Street, NY, NY 10025 / 212 854 3033
> http://www.columbia.edu/~joel <http://www.columbia.edu/%7Ejoel>
>
>
> --On Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:18 AM -0700 Bob Bayn <bob.bayn () USU EDU>
> wrote:
>
> > Any recommendations or cautions about joining REN-ISAC?
> >
> > http://www.ren-isac.net/



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Theresa Rowe
Chief Information Officer
Oakland University
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