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Seven Excellent Online Security Blogs Worth Subscribing To

By Ben Stevens

The issue of privacy, more specifically as it relates to online security, is a hot topic these days. As people use the Internet for more and more of their everyday functions, they want to understand what online security means and how it relates to them. While people fear for the safety of their own information, they can look to some very knowledgeable resources in the blogosphere for help. You can learn most everything within the world of online security by visiting these top blogs:

1. 1 Raindrop – Written by a software architect, there is a unique and extremely relevant point of view presented on the topic of online security. This blog is written by an individual who understands the topic firsthand and therefore can bring insight on current trends as he is considered to be an expert in the field. Not only does he keep up with informative blog posts but talks about his speaking engagements and the reaction they get from the general public.
2. Freedom to Tinker - The nice part about this blog is that it offers many different featured authors as part of the following and for whom the actual blog posts come from. Not only does this mean unique points of view, but it also allows for individuals to contribute and keep followers informed on various areas of online security. This is well worth following to keep up with current trends and to see what the latest news is with online security because that is at the core of every contributing author on here.
3. Exhaustive Research – A very intriguing blog that not only dives into the concept of online security but also how it relates to human behavior and the world in general. If the blog posts weren't to capture your attention, the comments by those who regularly follow this blog can often keep you on the edge of your seat.
4. Another Set of Teeth – You can tell that this comes from an IT professional who has a distinct point of view and that's what keeps people coming back. He represents his views thoughtfully but without apology as he tackles the issues of hacking and online security for the general public. It's a refreshing point of view as it's not only informative but very honest too.
5. Security Buddha – Though online security is at the center of this blog, there are so many other security issues that this blogger delves into. You can learn about everything from hacking to keeping your information safe—even learn about airport security. He takes his security issues very seriously and therefore brings a much respected point of view.
6. Avi Rubin's Blog – Sure it's just one blogger writing about his unique point of view, but it's rather intriguing. He spells out up front his desire to dive into the specific areas of security evaluators and network security, amidst many other topics that are pertinent. This is one individual who not only knows about the world of online security, but also about how to write in an interesting and relevant manner.
7. Meta Security – There are a variety of different topics and authors that make this an excellent blog to follow. Though online security is just one of the many topics, including money laundering and fraud, you can learn a little bit about a whole lot of topics within the security world.

More and more we find that the issue of online security is one that needs addressing. Follow along with these top security bloggers and get the information you need to surf and work the web confidently and securely.

This Guest Post was written by Mary Ward, who writes about various legal career topics, including how to obtain an online court reporting degree.

Full post as published by SC Family Law Blog on September 09, 2009 (boomark / email).