In our last article , we looked at sources of security data and emphasized the importance of a data strategy before you get started.

In the first part of this series, we looked at the definition of Big Data and the business benefits that companies are beginning to see from this new technology. Today, we drill down on what types of security data might make up a Big Data strategy, with an eye toward what types of analytics might help extract value from that data.

Retailers have been hit hard by the increasing spate of flash mob robberies occurring in major cities throughout the United States.