Thursday, June 26, 2014

The Soft Costs of A Data Breach

What are some of the less tangible, but highly impactful "costs" of a data breach? Source: DigitalJournal.com

Montana Breach Victim Tally: 1.3 Million

Montana state officials have now confirmed that 1.3 million people will be notified following a breach at the state's Department of Public Health and Human Services. Source: Govinfosecurity.com

Report: Organizations recognize security risks, slow to take action

Businesses continue to struggle to prioritize safeguarding confidential data despite 72 percent having suffered a data breach over the last year. Source: SCMagazine.com

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Why database monitoring may, or may not, secure your data

While security pros in a Ponemon Institute study favored database monitoring, other experts say much more is needed to properly secure data. Source: CSOOnline.com

Data Breach Survey: Consumers Hold Retailers Responsible, Second Only to Criminals

Majority believe that retailers should be financially responsible for fraudulent charges; One third of consumers stopped shopping at certain retailers, based on data breach concerns. Source: DigitalJournal.com


P.F. Chang's Investigates Data Breach

Restaurant chain P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is the latest retailer to suffer a data breach. Source: CUTimes.com