Breach Prevention
As organized crime goes virtual, the law cyber-saddles up
Posted on Jul 26 2011 by tbowers
Cyber criminals have been so successful in recent years that they have seemed unstoppable, leaving federal law enforcement struggling with the fast pace of attacks and ever-changing tactics.
Encryption: Data’s best friend
Posted on Jul 12 2011 by ofonseca
When considering your company’s full breach prevention strategy, consider encryption a strong bodyguard that can play a big role in protecting data while also shielding your company from embarrassing and costly breaches.
Tips to implement an effective social media policy
Posted on Jul 05 2011 by bkrenek
A well-crafted social media policy with clear guidelines addressing these and other risks can substantially reduce the number of data breach incidents related to social media use.
Scam report: Insider fraud
Posted on Jun 21 2011 by bkrenek
According to a Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, in 2009, the average company lost nearly 5% of its revenue to fraud perpetrated by employees.
Cyber liability insurance: 5 fast facts
Posted on Jun 14 2011 by ofonseca
In this daunting time of high-wire cyber attacks, when even the most trusted brands are falling prey to tireless hackers, there’s no such thing as being too prepared.
Law vs. Technology: Which stops more breaches?
Posted on Jun 07 2011 by bkrenek
With the recent rash of highly newsworthy data breaches, headlined by the Sony PlayStation Network breach that impacted 77+ million subscribers, there’s been much hand-wringing over how to best ensure the protection of customer privacy.
The high cost of data breaches just got higher
Posted on May 31 2011 by ofonseca
In an effort to make data breaches even more unpalatable and motivate companies to strengthen their security practices, the Federal Trade Commission is beginning to levy punishments for security holes that invite intrusions.
8 insights into the underground fraud economy
Posted on May 24 2011 by bkrenek
These days, the fraud economy has matured to a point where it is run like a global marketplace, with specialists for every aspect of fraud – from identity thieves to the consumers of stolen identities.
Data breaches – to prepare or not to prepare? The answer is simple.
Posted on May 17 2011 by pluehr
All data breaches have two things in common: the need for prompt resolution and the need for a robust preparedness plan.
Breach notification in three easy steps
Posted on May 10 2011 by ofonseca
In a recent report, Ernst and Young noted that stronger breach notification requirements are among the top privacy trends for 2011. Governments around the world are enacting or tightening regulations around breach notification, and within the U.S., individual state laws around data breach notification have had a tremendous impact on data security.
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