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Data breach procedures to stop Gawker-type Web password security leaks
Following its recent security breach, Gawker.com has promised to boost its security, but, in this tip, threats expert Nick Lewis looks at what the site could've done to pre-empt the breach in the first place. Tip
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Create a data breach response plan in 10 easy steps
Having a solid data breach response plan in place can make the threat of a security breach less intimidating. In this tip, learn 10 steps to take that will lead to an effective data breach response plan. Tip
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How to prevent iPhone spying: Mobile phone management tips
So you have an iPhone, you don't access the Internet, you use a PIN to authenticate and you never let the device out of your site. Michael Cobb explains why iPhone spying still isn't out of the question. Tip
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An inside look at security log management forensics investigations
David Strom provides some examples of log data that provided key clues to enterprise data breaches. Tip
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Data security best practices for PCI DSS compliance
The glut of recent data breaches, such as the one at Heartland Payment Systems Inc., leaves some security pros wondering if PCI DSS is doing its job. Is it worth all the effort to become PCI compliant if breaches still seem inevitable? In this expert... Tip
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The 'appropriate' way to comply with Data Protection Act 1998
The U.K. Data Protection Act is 10 years old, but the evidence shows that many organisations are still not up to standard when it comes to the seventh data security principle: using "appropriate and adequate security measures" to protect personal dat... Tip
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Web 2.0 and e-discovery: Risks and countermeasures
Enterprise employees often love Web 2.0 services like wikis and social networking services, but the data employees may create with or provide to those services can put an enterprise at risk, especially when litigation calls for electronic discovery o... Tip
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Security breach management: Planning and preparation
All organizations face the risk of an information security breach. While it can be a gut-wrenching ordeal, learning how to manage a breach can make it much easier to contain the damage. In this tip, contributor Khalid Kark unveils several key priorit... Tip
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Worst practices: Recognizing the biggest compliance mistakes
With all of the compliance requirements and regulations organizations need to abide by these days, corporate compliance blunders are inevitable. In this tip, security management expert Mike Rothman highlights the biggest compliance mistakes seen in t... Tip
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The TJX data security breach: 10-K filing shows IAM and compliance mistakes
Analysis of TJX's recent 10-K regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission exposes the company's lack of basic security and non-compliance with industry standards. But as Joel Dubin writes, a closer look highlights lessons from which... Tip