Employees should be trained to help prevent data loss, fraud - May 16, 2012
Workers play a big part in preventing data loss and promoting data security and compliance, according to a new report.
Big Data is an opportunity, but businesses need to protect data - May 15, 2012
Organizations are starting to realize how much opportunity there is in a big data solution, but before starting to use information to improve the company, businesses should be sure things like data security and compliance are in place so that no data gets lost or compromised.
Many Asian organizations may not be up to snuff regarding security - May 10, 2012
For businesses in the Asia-Pacific region, more email security and data loss prevention measures may be necessary, as new research from EMC shows that outdated backup and recovery infrastructure could mean that 81 percent of enterprises may not be able to recover lost data and systems.
Healthcare industry has concerns about data loss - May 10, 2012
Data loss prevention has always been necessary in the healthcare industry, but with the increase in electronic health records being used, many more hospitals need to take action for data security.
Many government workers unprotected against data loss - May 9, 2012
While many would think the government would be more on top of data classification and data loss prevention than most organizations, a new survey by Oculis Labs paints a different picture
Survey finds consumers lacking faith in company data security capabilities - April 27, 2012
Research from Canon Europe found that more than three-quarters of consumers would drop a company if it exposed their sensitive information.
Companies should make sure all email accounts are secure - April 24, 2012
Given the amount of data that goes into the inbox, email security is extremely important. Computerworld's Security Manager's Journal features the story of one company whose email account was less than secure.
Expert says businesses are often unaware of internal security vulnerabilities - April 20, 2012
At the upcoming InfoSecurity Europe 2012 conference, Philip Lieberman, the chief executive officer of identity management solution provider Lieberman Software, will discuss several security concerns that organizations need to address if they want sensitive data to remain secure.
PCI compliance tips for contact centers - April 16, 2012
Contact centers are particularly vulnerable when it comes to meeting payment card industry data security and compliance requirements.
Report: Healthcare organizations neglect security in trying to remain compliant - April 13, 2012
A new study by Kroll Advisory Solutions found that many healthcare organizations are placing a greater emphasis on complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act than actually securing data.
IT security plans require at least several techniques - April 11, 2012
Organizations using innovative information technology solutions need to utilize complex data security and compliance tools to safeguard confidential records against exposure.
Study: Digital security believed to be relatively equal to physical safety - April 11, 2012
A new study by Webroot compared data security and compliance concerns with offline safety concerns and found that many people believed virtual hazards were just as, if not more, risky than physical dangers.
Report: Business demand for security professionals increasing - April 9, 2012
As companies become more technologically advanced, keeping information safe in virtual environments also grows in importance, requiring organizations to invest in IT security professionals.
Study: Risk evolution requires more security audits - April 4, 2012
As the digital threat landscape evolves, emanating data security and compliance issues will become more important.
Major PCI processing company exposes millions of records - April 3, 2012
Global Payments, a major payment processing company used by Visa and MasterCard, recently announced that it exposed roughly 1.5 million records in a breach.
Smaller firms should be proactive with data security - March 30, 2012
While a data breach can spell disaster for any company, small and medium-sized businesses are especially susceptible to the events.
Risk assessments, cloud computing can improve data protection - March 29, 2012
Losing sensitive information, whether at the hands of a malicious outsider or negligent insider, can have serious repercussions, including lawsuits, fines and destroyed reputations, for businesses today.
Report: European companies need help with data security - March 29, 2012
European mid-sized businesses have a long way to go before they meet the data security and compliance standards of today's evolving risk landscape.
Cyber insurance may reduce damage done by data breaches - March 28, 2012
Meeting data security and compliance requirements is becoming more important in today's evolving risk landscape.
Settlement reached over data breach - March 27, 2012
In the first settlement reached under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee agreed to pay $1.5 million to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for an alleged security breach.
Report: Employees have generational differences on data security - March 21, 2012
A recent study by Harris Interactive found there is a generational gap pertaining to the attitudes of individuals handling confidential data.
Florida school experiences massive data breach - March 20, 2012
Tens of thousands of students and staff members at the University of Tampa in Florida may have had personal information exposed on the web due to a server management error by the school.
Data security training becoming more important for businesses - March 20, 2012
Decision-makers are beginning to take data security and compliance more seriously as they realize the importance of keeping sensitive records safe.
Study: Boardrooms taking on data security and compliance challenges - March 19, 2012
Business executives are beginning to protect information more thoroughly, largely due to the economic crisis and the need to minimize unnecessary spending.
Customer records were exposed most in 2011, study says - March 12, 2012
The number of data breaches continues to rise, and customer records, including cardholder data and personally identifiable information, were exposed in 89 percent of all incidents in 2011.
Report: Businesses are spending more on data security software - March 12, 2012
A new report by Infonetics Research suggests companies are taking data security and compliance more seriously, as they invest more heavily in protective software.
Australian military exposes soldiers' sensitive information - March 9, 2012
The Australian Defense Force is having its data security and compliance standards evaluated after the organization exposed personal information on around 80 soldiers.
Report: Consumers are more observant of business' data security - March 8, 2012
A new study by public relations firm Edelman revealed that consumers are more cautious when choosing to do business with organizations that have experienced a data breach.
Conference exhibitors explain importance of improving data security - March 7, 2012
Experts at the recent RSA Conference in San Francisco said that as the IT world evolves, the possibility of exposing sensitive information grows due to negligent and malicious human behavior.
Improper use of EHRs increases data breaches; drives need for security improvements - March 7, 2012
As healthcare organizations adopt electronic health records, they continue to be plagued by data breaches because of poor practices when handling patient data.
UK dental organization's unencrypted portable device exposes files - March 5, 2012
Arthur House Dental Care of West Midlands in the U.K., recently announced that some of its patients may have had personal information exposed when the Information Commissioner's Office received an unencrypted memory stick that contained sensitive patient data in July 2011.
CIOs should tackle security from top to down - February 29, 2012
Meeting data security and compliance standards can be a daunting task for chief information officers today, especially in the advent of cloud computing, big data and social networking.
Report: Encryption grows in importance among CIOs - February 29, 2012
In a recent study of more than 4,000 business and IT managers across multiple countries, the Ponemon Institute found that deploying encryption is now a strategic necessity.
Canadian SMBs not securing data properly - February 28, 2012
A new survey from Primus Telecommunications Group revealed that Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are not practicing effective data loss prevention techniques.
Corporate decision-makers neglecting data security, study finds - February 28, 2012
Even in today's complex and evolving threat environments, corporate boards and high-level executives are not taking cybersecurity seriously.
Travel company exposes passport information - February 27, 2012
Travel agency Go4Less recently announced it experienced minor security malfunctions with its website, causing a number of customers' personal information to be temporarily exposed.
Report: 2011 data breaches reach record-high numbers - February 23, 2012
In 2011, more than 368 million files were exposed through data breaches, setting a new high by surpassing the 191 million from 2009, according to a report by Risk Based Security.
Private cloud may help companies meet security, compliance needs - February 22, 2012
Today, businesses are considering migrating their databases to the cloud for many reasons, including the approach of big data.
Software breach exposes mortgage applicants' personal information - February 21, 2012
D.R. Horton recently began notifying mortgage applicants that they may have had personal information exposed in a software security breach.
IT environment shifts driving business software market growth - February 16, 2012
Software is the lifeline to success for companies today as innovative IT strategies become more necessary for survival in a highly competitive world.
Technological innovations lead to increased data security risks, survey finds - February 15, 2012
New technologies that allow for remote access to data can help companies improve efficiency and productivity but can also increase risks.
Big data security and compliance issues need to be addressed - February 14, 2012
As the big data bandwagon approaches, IT security departments need to develop a stance on how the evolving protection issues and concerns should be tackled.
Study: Encryption still important for data security and compliance - February 14, 2012
As the world of data security and compliance evolves with the expansion of mobile endpoints and other innovative technologies, encryption services remain just as, if not more, important than ever.
Bank of America improves data security in wake of breach - February 13, 2012
In the aftermath of a breach that exposed customers' personal information, Bank of America is improving its data security to avoid relying too heavily on partners.
Online spreadsheet exposes Florida students' information - February 13, 2012
Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, recently sent notifications and apologies to more than 9,000 current and prospective students, explaining that their personal information may have been exposed online.
UK councils fail to remain compliant with data protection laws - February 10, 2012
Five local councils in the U.K. have been found guilty of breaching the Data Protection Act by not having proper data security and compliance standards to protect sensitive information on citizens.
IT innovation increases importance of digital identity management - February 9, 2012
Cloud computing and other software innovations will continue to grow through 2012, forcing companies to adapt and improve their data security and compliance standards if they want their information remain safe.
Contact centers adopting new technologies should enforce security - February 6, 2012
Social media, cloud computing, mobile devices and other technologies are penetrating the contact center as companies hope to utilize new services to renew their focus on customer experience.
Companies today are worried about data authentication, survey says - February 3, 2012
In today's high tech world, businesses need to have the strongest and most flexible data security and compliance solutions available in order for them to protect information and still remain scalable.
Study: Irish companies learning difficult data breach lessons - February 3, 2012
Today, companies are finally increasing awareness of the importance of data protection.
IT leaders will invest more in cloud, mobile strategies, research finds - February 1, 2012
Organizations are always looking to gain a competitive edge over rival firms, leading them to invest more in innovative IT services and applications.
MetLife agrees to improve data security and compliance standards - January 30, 2012
In November 2009, Metropolitan Life Insurance was notified of a data breach in which sensitive information regarding former and current customers was exposed on the web.
Online retail customers exposed in inexplicable data breach - January 30, 2012
Online retailer Bamastuff.com recently alerted University of Alabama fans who purchased goods between August 2009 and mid-January 2012 that they may have had their personal and financial information exposed.
Study finds data breaches often caused by negligence - January 26, 2012
People often supply personal information to companies without any second thoughts, leaving sensitive data in the hands of a business that may or may have adequate security practices.
Report: Western European companies will increase IT spending in 2012 - January 26, 2012
Companies in Western Europe, like those in the rest of the world, are struggling to survive because of the rough economy.
EU proposes bill addressing data security and compliance issues - January 25, 2012
The European Union recently introduced a new proposal that would require companies operating on the continent to strengthen their data security and compliance standards.
Veterans Affairs mistakenly exposes personal details on genealogy website - January 24, 2012
Citing the Freedom of Information Act, the genealogy website Ancestry.com asked the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to release information about deceased veterans.
Encryption still beneficial to businesses - January 23, 2012
The world of data security is constantly changing as new possibilities for data breaches evolve.
Last year's incidents suggest better security is needed in 2012 - January 20, 2012
In a new report, 2011 was dubbed "the year of data breaches," as organizations of all sizes fell victim to the loss or exposure of information.
Avoiding common data security and compliance pitfalls - January 17, 2012
In today's world, many payment card industry-related organizations experience data security and compliance problems because of their inexperience with ecommerce via social media resources, smartphones, tablets and other innovative technologies.
Automation systems should be more unified, report says - January 16, 2012
New technologies in the automation systems market are improving business operations by giving companies more efficient ways to maintain and utilize visibility control.
Indiana healthcare company exposes thousands in breach - January 16, 2012
MDwise, an Indiana-based nonprofit healthcare program, recently alerted thousands of state residents that their personal information may have been exposed during a data breach.
Vermont agency leaks sensitive data - January 16, 2012
Officials from the Vermont Department of Taxes recently disclosed that sensitive information on hundreds of individuals and businesses was accidentally posted on the web.
Poor recovery solution security may cause data breaches, report finds - January 13, 2012
While outsourcing information to a third-party vendor for backup and recovery services is often necessary for maintaining and protecting information, a new study by the Ponemon Institute found that these providers may actually cause a data breach if their security is not properly examined.
Virginia schools notify past, current employees of possible breach - January 10, 2012
The Spotsylvania County, Virginia, School Administration recently discovered that employees who chose to complete their 2009 and 2010 W-2 forms electronically may have been inadvertently exposed on the web.
Data breach preparedness reduces incidents' damage - January 10, 2012
Unfortunately, a data breach's damage can reach beyond a single organization, affecting customers, partners and even internal employees.
Study: Many believe PCI programs reduce data breach chances - January 10, 2012
The payment card industry has recently been victim to a number of breaches when its companies did not adhere to data security and compliance regulations.
Security first, compliance follows - January 9, 2012
Different industries have varying standards for compliance relating to how information can be handled and what employees can do with it.
Healthcare industry to have troubling data security year, experts believe - January 6, 2012
The healthcare industry, which is already accustomed to high-profile incidents given the sensitive nature of personally identifiable information, is likely to continue to be plagued by data breaches in 2012, according to industry experts.
Encryption is important to businesses' survival - January 5, 2012
Security experts around the world agree that companies are finally beginning to take notice of the improvements they need to make in terms of their data security and compliance standards.
Several ways to remain safe from data breaches - January 5, 2012
An emerging trend among businesses is the utilization of data breach insurance to help companies cover a variety of costs when these incidents occur, including liability claims, legal defense and the notifications to exposed victims.
Company exposes personal information of veterinarian clinic patients - December 30, 2011
Butler Schein Animal Health systems, an organization in charge of hosting veterinarian websites, recently experienced a data breach which may have exposed personal information regarding individuals who had filled out information on certain clinics' sites.
Numerous historic data breaches occurred this year - December 27, 2011
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has been monitoring data breach incidents since 2005 and found that 2011 had some of the largest incidents ever recorded.
Next year may bring some interesting data security and compliance issues - December 23, 2011
Although 2011 contained many data breaches, many experts believe that next year companies are in for even more interesting occurrences, especially with emerging technologies.
Education industry may need some data security help - December 21, 2011
The education industry has always had its problems with data breaches, but new regulations may make the information academic organizations store even more vulnerable.
Hawaii tax department audit discovers internal data breaches - December 20, 2011
During a comprehensive evaluation of its internal processes, the Hawaii State Department of Taxation (DOTAX) found that several internal data breach incidents have occurred throughout the organization's history.
Data security, compliance will reshape in 2012, experts say - December 19, 2011
This year, many organizations experienced data breaches centered on personally identifiable information regarding both clients and employees.
Survey: Companies will increase security, not budgets, next year - December 19, 2011
A study of nearly 300 IT decision-makers conducted by CommVault recently found that the explosion of data and how to manage it is the main budget priority in 2012 for the majority of businesses.
Preparing for security in post-PC era - December 14, 2011
Current enterprise mobility technologies allow employees to access and manipulate data from practically anywhere, anytime and on any device.
SMBs will focus on virtual security in 2012 - December 14, 2011
Companies are more likely to improve their data security practices in 2012 after witnessing hundreds of businesses experience data breaches this year.
Australian internet provider shuts down after exposing thousands of users - December 13, 2011
Australian internet service provider Telstra recently rebooted its BigPond web service after it was forced to shut down the system for a day when the organization discovered a data breach.
UK town government exposes business owners' personal information - December 13, 2011
The Camden Council in the U.K. is under investigation after journalists discovered that confidential information about residents was exposed and available on the internet.
Businesses show lack of PCI compliance, study finds - December 12, 2011
A recent study by SecurityMetrics found that many merchants and retail organizations are not in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, as nearly 71 percent of participants were found guilty of using unencrypted payment devices in 2011.
Applications commonly fail under stricter policies - December 9, 2011
Under a new zero-tolerance policy, the application security assessment organization Veracode failed an average of eight out of 10 solutions during recent testing.
Companies should hire outside professionals to improve data security - December 9, 2011
Data security should never be taken lightly, yet many system administrators decline free audits and assistance to improve their protection measures.
New trends in data security will emerge in 2012 - December 7, 2011
Imperva's Application Defense Center recently released its predictions for the top data security trends of 2012, which are meant to help organizations shield themselves from data loss and breaches.
Report: Companies invest more heavily in data security - December 5, 2011
According to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, global data security spending is expected to increase to nearly $60 billion by the end of 2011.
New Jersey college identifies data breach - December 2, 2011
The College of New Jersey recently announced that its On-Campus Student Employment System, which helps individuals locate and apply for jobs around the school, was hit with an electronic data breach.
Survey: Encryption use is up among businesses - December 2, 2011
A recent survey from a security solutions provider found that even though companies are deploying encryption more so than ever, they are still not using consistent products.
FCC gives data security tips for small businesses - December 1, 2011
While not all data is sensitive or mission-critical, experiencing a data breach within a small business can be devastating, as it can expose personal information or cause the organization to perform inefficiently until the event is rectified.
Report: More than 12 million records exposed in October - November 23, 2011
A recent report from IdentityHawk noted that 58 reported data breaches occurred in October.
Dallas hospital employee steals thousands of patient records - November 23, 2011
Authorities in Texas are investigating a former Parkland Memorial Hospital employee who reportedly stole thousands of patient records.
Illinois bank's poor data security measures expose thousands - November 21, 2011
As a result of inadequate data security, the Union Bank and Trust recently exposed personal information on more than 36,000 individuals.
Massachusetts hospital suffers data breach, anticipates investigation - November 21, 2011
Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts recently realized that they may have exposed the personal data of more than 8,000 of its patients in October.
Sutter Medical Foundation data breach potentially exposes more than 4 million patients - November 18, 2011
The Sutter Medical Foundation recently announced that it experienced a data breach in October which may have exposed personal information on more than 4 million patients.
UK politicians call for stricter data protection punishments - October 31, 2011
In the U.K., the Information Commissioner's Office has the authority to levy fines as high as $5,000 for non-compliance with the country's Data Protection Act. However, that punishment is not strict enough for some Members of Parliament.
UK private-sector data breaches spike - October 25, 2011
U.K. organizations in the private sector are doing little to promote confidence in their data security measures, as the number of reported breaches has increased nearly 60 percent during the 2011 to 2012 period, according to the country's Information Commissioner's Office.
Data breach at Sony exposes thousands, again - October 13, 2011
Sony recently suspended 93,000 user accounts on its PlayStation Network, Sony Entertainment Network and Sony Online Entertainment services after it found a large amount of unauthorized logins.
Indiana University informs hundreds of medical data breach - October 13, 2011
Indiana University's School of Optometry recently released a statement announcing that a data breach was discovered on September 9.
Small businesses in Canada should increase their data security - October 11, 2011
Many small businesses have trouble securing their sensitive data.

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