It’s your identity!
Learn how to protect it.by Troy Segler, VP of Programs July 2005
The July 21st Oklahoma Computer Club general meeting promises to be a very informativeone. It is my good fortune to have engaged Calvin Weeks from the University of Oklahoma to speak to us at this meeting. Many of you will remember that Calvin made an outstanding presentation a couple of years ago, while we were meeting at the Metrotech VoTech. A number of you suggested that we bring him back for a repeat performance and that is going to happen in July.
First, I want to provide you with some of Calvin’s credits. Former Director, IT Security, Calvin is the Director of the OU Cyber Forensics Lab and holds several certifications including; Certified Information System Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), and EnCase Computer Forensics Examiner (EnCE). To gain this status, he underwent a rigorous certification, based on knowledge, application, and experience in computer security. Calvin is the Vice-President of the local chapter of the High Technology Computer Investigators Association. He is also an active member and co-chair of the EduCause Security Task Force Education & Awareness Working Group.
Calvin has been involved in the computer and communication technology for over 22 years and the past 12 years in computer, network, and electronic media security. He is a certified PoliceOfficer and has been involved with Law Enforcement, investigations, and security for over 16 years. He has held a Top Secret position in the Federal Government, securing top secret information. Calvin has also worked with the state, local, and private sectors in Oklahoma. He has had training by government agencies in securing and protecting PC's, servers, networks, and data. Calvin specializes in computer and cyber forensics, incident response, securing; web solutions, servers, PC's, networks, applications, and databases both at the physical level and the electronic level.
Calvin's security focus is on cyber forensics / security research and development, computer / network forensics, incident response, technology security, state and federal computer crime laws, security planning, designing, implementation, and education.
I am looking forward to his comments about efforts that are expended in reducing the many inconveniences endured by users of personal computers. He is involved regularly in maintaining secure computers at the University of Oklahoma. He will discuss for us any efforts we might undertake to secure Windows system security and to enlighten us about efforts utilized in the field of Cyber Forensics. Frequently, I forward any phishing and scam messages received to abuse@cox.net and I have often wondered about steps that Forensic specialists might take to track down persons that are phishing and attempting to steal identities. Perhaps he will bring to us some examples from his experiences in controlling those who are phishing and trying to make an easy buck through identify theft.
Several of you who are reading this might be looking for a change in career. What Calvin is doing is not easy and to get to his level takes a deep commitment. Perhaps comments at this program will help you in making a career choice.
I know he prepares for talks like this, but at the previous meeting, it almost seemed that he was speaking extemporaneously. Questions were answered with confidence and clarity.
Please invite your friends to attend the July 21st meeting with you at Suite 201 of the Center 3000 Building. We are about three blocks east of United Founders Tower, at 3000 United Founders Boulevard.
I am looking forward to a great meeting.
If you wish to suggest a program for the General Meetings, please contact Troy at his email address: tgsegler@cox.net or phone: 773-9253
Coffee and refreshments will be available for the taking and soft drinks are
available at a cost of $.50. Invite a friend to join you for this meeting. I wish to thank all those who have regularly attended these meetings.
