"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/19OoDRFFriday, January 3, 2014
Monday, 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/1k1cjpEThe latest issue of Cybersecurity is out, check it.
"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/19OoDRFSaturday, December 28, 2013
The latest issue of Cybersecurity Today 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/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
Lessons Learned From 4 Major Data Breachs In 2013
Breaches are still occurring at a fast clip — it’s just now the distribution of theft and compromise has spread out. Breaches are smaller, and according to security insiders, they’re far more targeted. And frequently the theft is of IP or other digital property that could be even more damaging than customer records when stolen, but which are more difficult to quantify and don’t make the statistical headlines.
http://bit.ly/1k0Yjwi93% 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/19OoDRFMonday, 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/1k0XR13Saturday, December 14, 2013
Cybersecurity Bill Introduced in House
Measure Seen Bolstering Business-Government Cooperation on Cybersecurity The sponsors say the National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013, introduced Dec. 11, would bolster the partnership between industry and the government to jointly raise the bar on cybersecurity
http://bit.ly/1ftzOoAFriday, December 13, 2013
EMPLOYERS STEP IN TO PREVENT WORKER BURNOUT
Volkswagen turns off some employees' email 30 minutes after their shifts end. Goldman Sachs is urging junior staff to take weekends off. BMW is planning new rules that will keep workers from being contacted after hours.
http://apne.ws/1d1zV8DMonday, 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/1di2i2vSunday, December 8, 2013
7 Biggest IT Compliance Headaches and How CIOs Can Cure Them
"Compliance is a hot issue in IT, and for good reason," says Andrew Hodes, director of Technology at INetU, a cloud and managed hosting provider. "Failure to meet rules and guidelines set by compliance standards could mean fines, penalties and loss of trust."
http://bit.ly/193ppyCFriday, December 6, 2013
Confidentiality and Data Security in The Cloud and Social Media
Alan Heyman, CEO of the SMLR Group, Inc. is a recognized expert in many phases of Social Media policies, as well as procedures, Privacy matters, and Cyber Security compliance. SMLR Group is a social-discovery entity utilizing the latest and most innovative enterprise social media search platforms to exceed the present search stands in the industry, while presenting a highly specialized and dedicated litigation service for companies and corporate attorneys in need of high quality social media and internet searches/forensics. The company’s focus is a holistic approach to Social Media, Privacy and Cyber Security needs encompassing legal, IT Engineering, HR, Cyber Security Software, and Cyber Insurance consulting
http://bit.ly/193EbFE