Improving Information Security in the State of Qatar
Q-CERT, Qatar's center for information security, was created by the Supreme Council for Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR) to safeguard and improve the security of information and communications systems. Q-CERT works with government agencies, businesses, and the citizens of Qatar to address cyber security risks, protect sensitive information, and ensure the safety of our children on the Internet.
Podcast on MEITSEC and Honeypots | ||
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The Middle East IT Security Conference (MEITSEC) is one of the Gulf's most prestigious information security events. In November, three Q-CERT staff members went to MEITSEC 2008 in Dubai. They attended a tutorial on developing information security awareness presentations, as well as a variety of presentations, including "The Five Habits of Highly Secure Organizations," "Ubiquitous Information Security," and "Building a Case for Security Through Metrics and Measurement." Particularly interesting were two seminars of local interest, one on information security awareness in the UAE, and the other on the unique security challenges facing the GCC. The Q-CERT team also met with Lance Spitzner, a long-time honeynet expert, and recorded a podcast with him. In the podcast, Lance talks about the recent evolution of honeypots from server-side to client-side, and he discusses the role that honeypots might play in assessing the information security posture of Qatar. |
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Alerts 
Several reports indicate that a worm based on the MS08-67 patch is propagating "in the wild."
Critical Microsoft Security Bulletin Released: Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Microsoft has published a new Security Bulletin to resolve a critical vulnerability in Server Service on Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems.
Microsoft has Revised Advisory MS08-037: Effect on ZoneAlarm and Check Point Endpoint Security
Microsoft has released an advisory in response to the adverse effect that the application of advisory MS08-037 may cause to ZoneAlarm and Check Point Endpoint Security customers.
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