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Study: Privilege management policies unaltered after Snowden leaks

admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:51:02 +0000

Edward Snowden’s NSA leaks sparked much discussion on insider threats, but a recent study suggests privilege management policies remain unadjusted. More>>

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Patient Privacy and High Technology: Data Control

admin — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:53:29 +0000

Given the increase in the use of technology and the ubiquity of various devices available from which data can be shared, federal laws were introduced to help protect patient confidentiality. More>>

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MEPs tighten up data privacy rules in wake of Snowden revelations

admin — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:06:06 +0000

MEPs in the European parliament have overwhelmingly backed draft rules on data privacy in the first concrete EU response to the revelations of mass digital surveillance by the Americans and the British. More>>

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NSA’s big data efforts need transparency, privacy advocates say

admin — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:36:02 +0000

The increasing uses of big data in all kinds of organizations, particularly surveillance agencies, should prompt a debate about legitimate data collection and practices, said several speakers at a Washington, D.C., big data and privacy forum hosted by the Future of Privacy Forum and the Stanford Law School Center for Internet and Society. More>>

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5 Ways to Prevent a Catastrophic Data Loss in Your Business

admin — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:00:19 +0000

It’s a known fact that data is the precious asset of any business. When data is lost, everything is lost. It affects an organization’s reputation apart from the huge financial loss. According to a study conducted by Symantec and the Ponemon Institute, data breaches cost companies an average of $214 per compromised record, and the average organizational cost was approximately $7.2 million.

A data catastrophe can strike when there’s a sudden hardware failure or when there’s a data theft that lands sensitive information of customers in unknown hands. To prevent a catastrophic data loss, company need solutions that effectively address the challenges faced in the IT environment. Here are some best practices that can help companies avoid data loss. More>>

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FREE Enterprise Data Management Downloads

admin — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:00:43 +0000

Solix Enterprise Data Management (EDMS) Standard Edition (SE) is a high performance data management tool that helps companies achieve compliance and manage data. Available as a FREE download, the tool is easy to use and can be fully deployed in minutes. Using the tool, you can launch your enterprise data management projects immediately and FREE of cost.

Quickly begin the process of archiving limited parameters of data with our Database Archiving SE. Learn how to secure sensitive data in test databases and achieve compliance with Data Masking SE or ensure the accuracy of your data with our Data Validation SE module. These features are only the start of what the Solix EDMS SE can do for your organization.

Go ahead and visit http://www.solix.com/products/solix-enterprise-standard-edition/ to download the free tools and start your enterprise data management projects immediately.

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Big data privacy concerns spur research, innovation

admin — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:23:13 +0000

Big data privacy concerns are becoming common. Many organizations already have the data they need –but they’re afraid to use it.

A group of MIT professors, all panelists at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, offered some enlightening — and chilling — potential uses for gathered and analyzed data. For researchers, big data tools offer access to a treasure trove of behavioral information, statistics and other hard numbers that are waiting to be discovered. More>>

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2013 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

admin — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:36:15 +0000

This year’s DBIR combines the expertise of 19 organizations from around the globe. Download the report to discover stats that might surprise you—from the percentage of espionage-related attacks to the astonishing length of time it often takes to spot a security breach. By knowing today’s threats, you can better protect your organization tomorrow. Download>>

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90 Percent of Organizations Will Have Personal Data on IT Systems They Don’t Own or Control

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:51 +0000

Organizations should create a privacy program that keeps personal data at arm’s length, but under control, according to Gartner, Inc. Gartner predicts that by 2019, 90 percent of organizations will have personal data on IT systems that they don’t own or control. More>>

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7 Best Privacy Practices for Companies Managing Customer Data

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:46:50 +0000

Though there are many reasons for companies to collect personal data, it’s personal data that creates opportunities for businesses to get to know their customers better, to develop new revenue streams, and to provide a more customized level of service.

In recent months, online privacy has been a subject of great debate and scrutiny in government circles. Companies are creating their own privacy programs in a bid to customize existing privacy laws to the specific industry or business. Also, a well-thought-out privacy program can serve as a differentiator in the marketplace.

Here are seven recommendations on how to craft a solid corporate privacy program. More>>

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