"Cybersecurity is not an IT problem, it's a compliance solution" This is our operational mantra, our guiding principal. We use our expertise to guide our clients in crafting a defensible position for dealing with data and PII breach, cyberdefense, and compliance.
http://bit.ly/19OoDRFThursday, January 2, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Target Breach: PIN codes can access accounts via ATM's.
Target spokeswoman backtracked from previous statements and said criminals had made off with customers’ encrypted PIN information as well. But Target said the company stored the keys to decrypt its PIN data on separate systems from the ones that were hacked.
http://nyti.ms/1g9Te2cMonday, December 30, 2013
Hacker Tool Allows Cybercriminals to Automatically Register Tumblr Accounts
Researchers have come across an interesting commercially available tool that can be used by cybercriminals to automatically register Tumblr accounts.
http://bit.ly/1k1cjpEWednesday, December 25, 2013
The latest issue of Cybersecurity is out, check it.
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http://bit.ly/19OoDRFSunday, December 22, 2013
Cybersecurity Today is online, check it out.
"Cybersecurity is not an IT problem, it's a compliance solution" This is our operational mantra, our guiding principal. We use our expertise to guide our clients in crafting a defensible position for dealing with data and PII breach, cyberdefense, and compliance.
http://bit.ly/19OoDRFThursday, December 19, 2013
The latest edition of Cybersecurity is out.
"Cybersecurity is not an IT problem, it's a compliance solution" This is our operational mantra, our guiding principal. We use our expertise to guide our clients in crafting a defensible position for dealing with data and PII breach, cyberdefense, and compliance.
http://bit.ly/19OoDRFTarget Data Breach: 40 Million Cards at Risk
“Target alerted authorities and financial institutions immediately after it was made aware of the unauthorized access, and is putting all appropriate resources behind these efforts,” the company says. “Among other actions, Target is partnering with a leading third-party forensics firm to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident.”
http://bit.ly/1c4pJOsWednesday, December 18, 2013
93% of large organisations had a security breach last year
A data breach can have a direct and catastrophic impact on not just your organization, but everyone associated with it. Your data can be used by intruders for identity theft, credit card and wire fraud, IP theft, etc. In short, a data breach can mean the difference between prosperity and bankruptcy.
http://bit.ly/19OoDRFTuesday, December 17, 2013
Why is a data breach like an auto accident
Once a data breach occurs, your are required to notify the state and federal authorities. It is advisable to seek the counsel of your compliance officer to learn how you can take proper steps to ensure your are following the state and federal guidelines regarding policies and procedures for data protection.
http://bit.ly/19tzsx6Monday, December 16, 2013
Unencrypted Laptops Lead to Mega-Breach
A recent theft of two unencrypted laptop computers that were cable-locked to employee workstations at the headquarters of insurer Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has resulted in a breach that potentially affected nearly 840,000 individuals.
http://bit.ly/1k0XR13Monday, December 9, 2013
Businesses need a plan when a data breach happens
A data breach is like an auto accident. When you have a serious automobile accident, you have to report the accident to the police. The police could make a determination as to who is at fault and citations and fines could be issued. Of course, you want to report the accident to your insurance carrier to protect yourself from litigation and you want to repair your vehicle. At some point, a determination is made as to who was at fault and who has the greatest liability; attorneys on both sides are always involved.
http://bit.ly/1di2i2vMonday, November 4, 2013
Five sure-fire ways to break the deal with candidates
Changing jobs is one of the most stressful life decisions. Talented people will generally only ever have to formally apply for one or two roles in their lifetime. So they experience a lot of confusion about what to say or do. In many cases because work is life for people, when you are discussing the role on offer, you are actually talking through someone to their entire family.
http://bit.ly/16SZCECSunday, November 3, 2013
LinkedIn: Revolutionising the World of Recruiting
LinkedIn is changing the world of recruiting, and the metamorphosis is just beginning.
http://bit.ly/Ht3mqj