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Think before buying ID theft protection

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:02:57 +0000

Services that tout ID theft “prevention” and “protection” mostly help you only after identity theft has happened. So here are a few things to know about subscribing to identity-theft protection services. More>>

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Cloud and BYOD Data Security Storm is Brewing

admin — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 09:12:51 +0000

A new survey reveals that enterprises are rushing to employ cloud applications and mobile devices for mission-critical operations, but most do not have the proper controls in place to prevent data breaches, fraud, and other threats. More>>

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Six ways consumerization leads to data leaks

admin — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:46:10 +0000

Take a look at six ways— BYOD, App Stores, email, cloud storage, desktop virtualization and network— corporate data leaks and what you can do to mitigate some of the risks. 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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Creative methods to protect your data

admin — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 09:43:31 +0000

At a time when information is power and everyone is trying to protect it, data thefts and hacking attacks are also becoming common. Users can beef up their data security by setting creative passwords that cannot be easily cracked. This article looks at some of the unorthodox methods to protect data using an USB Lock, Wireless PC Lock, Swiss Army USB, USB Port Blocker, and a Peeping Tom. More>>

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Data Threats Spark Insurance Hunger

admin — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:50:28 +0000

With hacking and data breach attacks becoming rife, companies are showing keen interest in buying cyber insurance. Though the desire for protection stems from the fact a great deal of money and reputation are at stake in the event of a breach.

An indication of current fears is that an attack on as broad a scale as a blow to the legions of users of Microsoft Windows is on the table these days when risk specialists toss around worst-case scenarios. The most common data breaches stemmed from negligence or mistakes that resulted in the loss of confidential business information, which occurred at 45 percent of the companies that suffered incidents. 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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Will PRISM Impact Data Protection Strategies?

admin — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:34:34 +0000

As details of the National Security Agency’s PRISM program continue to emerge, how concerned should enterprises be about government requests for data? More>>

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Data Protection: Information Lifecycle Management

admin — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:58:23 +0000

From womb to tomb, flexibility in managing data efficiently and cost effectively should be a priority in shopping for data protection solutions. More>>

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