Dave Jevans, chairman of IronKey and the Anti Phishing Working Group, looks at why locking down internal systems is not enough to combat sophisticated cyber criminals.
Although the threat from cyber criminals has existed for decades, the sheer volume of successful attacks on high profile brands during the last six months has highlighted an urgent need to protect against data breaches.
Having read a recent Gartner blog which stated that many of the of the IT security improvements they’ve seen over the past five years are fast becoming obsolete in the face of more sophisticated cyber attacks, turning the tables on the bad guys won’t be easy. Read more…
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All data breaches have two things in common: the need for prompt resolution and the need for a robust preparedness plan. Healthcare institutions especially should heed the call for an incident response plan because it provides the best preventive medicine to minimize financial and reputational risks. So PLAN, keeping in mind: People, the Law, and Action, with No time to waste.
People – Define the responsibilities of a coordinated incident response team. Don’t act alone. A good response team should include key internal players (In-house Counsel, IT, Compliance/Security, HR and Public Relations), as well as outside experts who confront data breaches on a regular basis (trusted Attorneys, Forensic Analysts and Fraud Monitors). These external experts can help restore key business functions, preserve crucial forensic evidence, strengthen data security, address victims’ needs, and communicate effectively with regulators and the public.
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Human error plays a significant role in data loss. It is the culprit in 32 percent of cases, according to recent research. But what about the remaining 68 percent? Hardware malfunction, malware, software corruption and smackdowns dished out by Mother Nature are among the most common causes.
So, a strong data management plan is essential, because disasters will happen. But enterprises can reduce their likelihood, frequency and severity by planning ahead and reacting effectively.
Author: Nicole Smith
Source: http://en.community.dell.com/dell-blogs/enterprise/b/inside-enterprise-it/archive/2011/08/09/data-protection-what-s-your-backup-plan-infographic.aspx
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Employees are much more willing to steal the information stored in records management systems than organizations may have thought.
New research by Harris Interactive of 3,400 employees in the US, UK and Australia found that a significant proportion of them would be happy to do something with their employer’s or client’s private data.
A staggering staggering 48 per cent of Brit, would feel comfortable using private or sensitive information, compared to just under a quarter of Americans , and a 29 per cent of Australians. Read more…
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