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Sure, information has value, but don't forget the risks

Posted May 7, 2013 - 5:04 pm

Enterprises are clogging their arteries with information, most of which has no real value but carries costs and risks. The CPO can help in disposing of that information that can only cause harm. (Insider; registration required)
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Companies explore self-detonating data as security control

Posted May 6, 2013 - 10:30 am

The popular Snapchat photo-messaging app used mainly by Android and iOS mobile device owners to share images that then self-destruct after 10 seconds is the sort of security idea that businesses say can help them secure online transactions with business partners.
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Security tools can't keep hackers at bay

Posted May 6, 2013 - 8:41 am

Breaches like one that exposed credit card data of Schnucks supermarket customers for four months could become commonplace.
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Systems manager arrested for hacking former employer's network

Posted May 3, 2013 - 6:24 am

A 41-year-old man was arrested for allegedly disrupting his former employer's network after he was passed over for promotions, leading him to quit his job and take revenge, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said.
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Dutch bill seeks to give law enforcement hacking powers

Posted May 2, 2013 - 6:47 am

The Dutch government today presented a draft bill that aims to give law enforcement the power to hack into computer systems -- including those located in foreign countires -- to do research, gather and copy evidence or block access to certain data.
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Australia mulls data breach notification law, but details are secret

Posted May 2, 2013 - 1:46 am

Australia's government is keeping a tight hold on proposed data breach notification legislation that could become law before a federal election in September.
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Splunk adds statistical analysis to enterprise security app

Posted May 1, 2013 - 1:42 pm

Analysis of machine-generated data can play an important role in a sophisticated layered defense for your data and systems, but getting there can be challenging even with advanced intelligence platforms.
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Security Manager's Journal: Upgrading, and looking for the best we can afford

Posted April 30, 2013 - 12:27 pm

Several of the company's security technologies are reaching end of life. It's a new experience for our manager to be improving security measures instead of closing gaps.
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White Paper

The eGuide to Data Movement and Governance: Helping Business Professionals Stay Up to Speed

Posted April 29, 2013 - 4:00 pm

The purpose of this eGuide is to help you grasp the measures that can keep your organization on track to meet objectives and in line with regulations.
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LivingSocial gets hacked, 50 million users told to reset passwords

Posted April 26, 2013 - 6:47 pm

More than 50 million users of the daily deals site LivingSocial are being asked to reset their passwords after hackers attacked the company's servers and potentially made off with personal data.
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Civil rights coalition says EU data protection bill threatens citizens' rights

Posted April 25, 2013 - 1:03 pm

A coalition of international civil liberties organizations on Thursday said that some of the proposed changes to Europe's data protection laws would strip citizens of their privacy rights.
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Top 5 Considerations For Selecting Backup And Recovery Tools

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:45 am

Watch a webcast to learn about the most critical functionalities you need in a backup and recovery solution, including VMware and Windows server backup support. Watch webcast.
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Analyst Advice On Protecting Virtual And Physical Servers

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:45 am

Check out a new analyst report to see how you can back up and recover your virtual and physical environments with one low-cost, easy-to-use solution. Read the report!
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FAQ Windows Server 2012 Recycle Bin

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:45 am

Find answers to your frequently asked questions about the Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012. Learn what it can and can't do, and your options for fast and easy recovery.
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White Paper

Ensuring High Availability of Your Active Directory Forest

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:45 am

Are you prepared for an Active Directory forest failure? Read this white paper to learn what you need to know to be able to recover from the failure of an AD domain, or entire forest, quickly and completely.
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Active Directory Recovery: Be More Prepared

Posted April 25, 2013 - 11:45 am

Are you counting on Active Directory's Recycling Bin for recovery? If so, you're ill-prepared for most failures. Read this paper to discover what you need to do to prevent failures and recover data more quickly.
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Amazon looks to move security appliances to the cloud, says CISO

Posted April 24, 2013 - 5:52 am

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to expand its security offerings with hosted intrusion protection appliances and more extensive encryption features, as it looks to increase the level of protection users can get in its cloud.
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FireEye finds Gh0stRAT cyberespionage campaigns continue

Posted April 24, 2013 - 12:34 am

A well-known cyber-spying tool called Gh0st RAT is still being employed in stealthy malware attacks, according to a new report from security firm FireEye.
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AP Twitter hack prompts fresh look at cybersecurity needs

Posted April 23, 2013 - 9:49 pm

Getting hacked on Twitter is fast becoming a rite of passage for big corporations, but Tuesday's attack on the Associated Press could be a tipping point and shows that social networks must do more to keep their users safe, security experts said.
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Webcast

Go beyond FTP with Secure Managed File Transfer

Posted April 23, 2013 - 5:30 pm

Learn about managed file transfer and how it can help you and your organization.
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One in five data breaches are the result of cyberespionage, Verizon says

Posted April 22, 2013 - 8:07 pm

Even though the majority of data breaches continue to be the result of financially motivated cybercriminal attacks, cyberespionage activities are also responsible for a significant number of data theft incidents, according to a report that will be released Tuesday by Verizon.
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Viewpoint: When it comes to enterprise security, is it better to focus on compliance or risk?

Posted April 22, 2013 - 1:52 pm

Many companies focus their security efforts on meeting compliance requirements. But if you are audit compliant, have you in fact addressed all of your risks, or are you just kidding yourself?
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Germans fine Google for gathering personal data with Street View cars

Posted April 22, 2013 - 7:12 am

Google must pay a €145,000 (US$190,000) fine in Germany for gathering and storing emails, photos, passwords and chat protocols from unprotected Wi-Fi networks with Google Street View cars, Hamburg's Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information said on Monday.
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Security Manager's Journal: A little housecleaning

Posted April 22, 2013 - 6:04 am

Our manager finds the time and opportunity to cross a few nagging items off of his to-do list.
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Webcast

Get an Integrated Approach to Data Management

Posted April 18, 2013 - 4:30 pm

This KnowledgeVault Exchange is your one-stop resource center for designing a winning data management strategy with quantifiable top-line gains and bottom-line savings.
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Data ProtectionWhite Papers & Webcasts

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The eGuide to Data Movement and Governance: Helping Business Professionals Stay Up to Speed

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Active Directory Recovery: Be More Prepared

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Ensuring High Availability of Your Active Directory Forest

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