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Staving Off the Next Generation of Data Breach

Using Techniques like Continuous Monitoring Can Help Keep Enterprises Aware

February 24, 2015

2014 was dubbed the Year of the Data Breach. It became impossible to grab a newspaper without seeing the word “breach” smeared across the front page.

Corporate entities and retailers are scrambling to shore up network security by addressing the primary vulnerability of network security: the login. Unique “behavioral” biometric may be the solution.

Are Login Credential Vulnerabilities the Root of Data Breaches?

Jeff Elliott

February 10, 2015

Staggering numbers from security experts suggest that over 95 percent of all corporations have experienced a data breach of some kind – many of which can go undetected for months or years.

Millions of Records Compromised After Anthem Data Breach

February 5, 2015

Anthem, Inc., the second top insurer in the U.S., has reported a data breach that could affect a large percentage of its 37.5 million customers, as well as employees and past customers. Early estimates report that this could be the largest data breach affecting a U.S.-based health insurer yet.

Data Breach Directions: What to Do After an Attack

Diane Ritchey

February 1, 2015

In 2009, Heartland Payment Systems announced that it had suffered a devastating breach: 134 million credit cards were exposed through SQL Injection attacks used to install spyware on Heartland’s data systems. The company processes payments for debit, prepaid and credit cards, in addition to online payments and checks and payroll services.

7 Ways to Secure Data on Employee Devices

Harjot Sidhu

January 27, 2015

News of massive hacking attacks that expose sensitive company data and compromise customer account information has businesses of all sizes taking a closer look at their data security practices.

New York AG Proposes ’Strongest’ Data Security Law in U.S.

January 15, 2015

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman proposed what he called “the strongest” data security law in the nation to combat an increase in the theft of personal information online.

Obama Calls for Data Breach Notification Law

January 12, 2015

Barack Obama will push Congress to pass a law requiring companies that are victims of data breaches to notify affected consumers within 30 days.

Marriott Petitions FCC for Right to Block Personal Wi-Fi Hotspots

January 9, 2015

Hotel chain Marriott has requested the Federal Communications Commission to allow the full implementation of blocking hotel guests’ personal Wi-Fi and Mi-Fi devices around its premises, especially conference and meeting rooms. Marriott says that the request is based on security concerns, stating that guests can use their hotspot-enabled devices to compromise the hotel’s network or to commit a data breach involving other guests.

Morgan Stanley Investigating Insider Theft of Client Data

January 5, 2015

Account information for approximately 900 Morgan Stanley clients was, briefly, available online. One employee has been fired so far in the incident, and an investigation is ongoing.

More Than One-Third of Companies Can Use Help with Access Control

January 5, 2015

A new report reveals many businesses still struggle with information security deficiencies and common security weaknesses that can elevate their risk of data breaches.