(CNN) — A few years ago a disgruntled employee for a large multinational automotive firm left the company — but when he walked out the door, he also walked out with plans for a new car model under development on a cheap USB drive. When the plans were leaked, the cost to the company was [Continue Reading]
Thursday, June 23, 2011
LONDON – America’s new cyber czar said Wednesday that international law and cooperation — not another treaty — was enough to tackle cybersecurity issues for now. Christopher Painter, coordinator for cyber issues for the State Department, declined to comment on a Wall Street Journal report suggesting that the Pentagon was considering a policy to classify [Continue Reading]
Thursday, June 16, 2011
It is becoming increasing clear that most companies need some type of cyber liability coverage. But what type should you get? What liabilities do you need to be covered for? Here is a brief overview of the types of coverage a cyber insurance policy may include: 1. Breach Notice Costs. Coverage now exists for direct [Continue Reading]
Thursday, June 9, 2011
One future for healthcare records shows each person with their medical records dangling from their key ring on a tiny USB stick. Or worse, everyone’s records kept in a giant database accessible through the Internet. Gary Warner, Director of Research in Computer Forensics at the University of Alabama Birmingham, shudders at the thought. “I clearly [Continue Reading]
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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