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The document provides an executive summary and key findings of the 2013 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study, which surveyed over 12,000 information security professionals worldwide. Some of the main points from the summary are:
- The information security profession is large, growing, and dynamic as it must adapt to changing IT environments and evolving threats.
- While the field remains stable, there are shortages of professionals. Knowledge and certification are important for career success.
- Application vulnerabilities are the top security concern, followed by malware and mobile devices.
- While attack response is expected to be rapid, security incident preparedness may be strained.
- Information security professionals are seen as more important than
Prof m01-2013 global information security workforce study - finalSelectedPresentations
The document summarizes key findings from a survey of over 12,000 information security professionals conducted in 2012. Some of the main findings include:
1) Application vulnerabilities, malware, and mobile devices were the top security concerns. Concern over cloud-based services also increased significantly since the previous survey in 2011.
2) Information security is seen as a stable career path, but workforce shortages persist. Knowledge and certification are important for career success and advancement.
3) While attack remediation is believed to be rapid, preparedness for security incidents showed signs of strain, with twice as many respondents saying preparedness had worsened compared to 2011.
Sharing the blame: How companies are collaborating on data security breaches, is an Economist Intelligence Unit research project, sponsored by Akamai Technologies, exploring the ways in which organisations are collaborating to deal with the disclosure of data security breaches. How are they co-operating with governments, other companies and third parties in areas such as requirements for the public disclosure of such breaches? Do they have consistent cyber security policies? To what extent are they sharing best practices?
Ponemon Institute Data Breaches and Sensitive Data RiskFiona Lew
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 432 IT and security professionals about data breaches and sensitive data risks. Key findings include:
- The top concerns are not knowing where sensitive data is located and not knowing the data risk. A data breach is also the top security risk.
- Few respondents know the risk level of structured, unstructured, cloud, or big data, and data breach risks are seen as increasing.
- Companies use automated and classification tools to discover sensitive data and assess risk, but what is tracked is uncertain.
- Emerging trends like mobility and the "consumerization of IT" will most influence future security decision-making.
The survey found that organizations are facing increasing endpoint security risks. 64% of respondents said their networks were not more secure than the previous year. Common incidents over the past year included virus/malware infections (98%), device theft (95%), and data loss from negligent/malicious insiders (89% and 61% respectively). The top security risks for the next year were expected to be advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and web-based malware. Current endpoint security approaches were found to be ineffective and costly. IT operating costs were rising mainly due to lost productivity and increased malware incidents.
The Shifting State of Endpoint Risk: Key Strategies to Implement in 2011Lumension
The State of Endpoint Risk 2011 study, conducted by the Ponemon Institute, has been published. Learn the latest endpoint protection best practices that can assist in your 2011 security planning, including:
• Increasingly sophisticated malware and the associated costs
• The top 5 applications that concern IT the most
• Third-party and Web 2.0 application usage policies and the importance of security awareness training programs
• Effective methods to communicate with senior management on evolving endpoint risk and its impact to the business
• Technologies that effectively prevent targeted malware and cyber attacks
The survey found that organizations do not feel more secure than the previous year due to ineffective endpoint security technologies. Malware incidents are increasing and driving up IT costs. Zero-day attacks, SQL injections, and exploiting old software vulnerabilities are the biggest challenges. Respondents expect the top IT security risks in the next year will be negligent or malicious insiders, mobile device threats, and advanced persistent threats. Current approaches to endpoint security are costly and ineffective at preventing the rise of malware attacks through third-party and web-based applications.
The document provides an executive summary and key findings of the 2013 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study, which surveyed over 12,000 information security professionals worldwide. Some of the main points from the summary are:
- The information security profession is large, growing, and dynamic as it must adapt to changing IT environments and evolving threats.
- While the field remains stable, there are shortages of professionals. Knowledge and certification are important for career success.
- Application vulnerabilities are the top security concern, followed by malware and mobile devices.
- While attack response is expected to be rapid, security incident preparedness may be strained.
- Information security professionals are seen as more important than
Prof m01-2013 global information security workforce study - finalSelectedPresentations
The document summarizes key findings from a survey of over 12,000 information security professionals conducted in 2012. Some of the main findings include:
1) Application vulnerabilities, malware, and mobile devices were the top security concerns. Concern over cloud-based services also increased significantly since the previous survey in 2011.
2) Information security is seen as a stable career path, but workforce shortages persist. Knowledge and certification are important for career success and advancement.
3) While attack remediation is believed to be rapid, preparedness for security incidents showed signs of strain, with twice as many respondents saying preparedness had worsened compared to 2011.
Sharing the blame: How companies are collaborating on data security breaches, is an Economist Intelligence Unit research project, sponsored by Akamai Technologies, exploring the ways in which organisations are collaborating to deal with the disclosure of data security breaches. How are they co-operating with governments, other companies and third parties in areas such as requirements for the public disclosure of such breaches? Do they have consistent cyber security policies? To what extent are they sharing best practices?
Ponemon Institute Data Breaches and Sensitive Data RiskFiona Lew
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 432 IT and security professionals about data breaches and sensitive data risks. Key findings include:
- The top concerns are not knowing where sensitive data is located and not knowing the data risk. A data breach is also the top security risk.
- Few respondents know the risk level of structured, unstructured, cloud, or big data, and data breach risks are seen as increasing.
- Companies use automated and classification tools to discover sensitive data and assess risk, but what is tracked is uncertain.
- Emerging trends like mobility and the "consumerization of IT" will most influence future security decision-making.
The survey found that organizations are facing increasing endpoint security risks. 64% of respondents said their networks were not more secure than the previous year. Common incidents over the past year included virus/malware infections (98%), device theft (95%), and data loss from negligent/malicious insiders (89% and 61% respectively). The top security risks for the next year were expected to be advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and web-based malware. Current endpoint security approaches were found to be ineffective and costly. IT operating costs were rising mainly due to lost productivity and increased malware incidents.
The Shifting State of Endpoint Risk: Key Strategies to Implement in 2011Lumension
The State of Endpoint Risk 2011 study, conducted by the Ponemon Institute, has been published. Learn the latest endpoint protection best practices that can assist in your 2011 security planning, including:
• Increasingly sophisticated malware and the associated costs
• The top 5 applications that concern IT the most
• Third-party and Web 2.0 application usage policies and the importance of security awareness training programs
• Effective methods to communicate with senior management on evolving endpoint risk and its impact to the business
• Technologies that effectively prevent targeted malware and cyber attacks
The survey found that organizations do not feel more secure than the previous year due to ineffective endpoint security technologies. Malware incidents are increasing and driving up IT costs. Zero-day attacks, SQL injections, and exploiting old software vulnerabilities are the biggest challenges. Respondents expect the top IT security risks in the next year will be negligent or malicious insiders, mobile device threats, and advanced persistent threats. Current approaches to endpoint security are costly and ineffective at preventing the rise of malware attacks through third-party and web-based applications.
Portal Authentication: A Balancing Act Between Security Usability and Complia...PortalGuard
Virtually every organization maintains highly sensitive information to which it must
control strict access. These data sources might include customer databases, CRM
systems, repositories of financial information and the like. Increasingly, these content
sources are accessed through portals Microsoft SharePoint and other solutions.
Importantly, SharePoint is among the leaders in Gartner’s 2013 Magic Quadrant for
horizontal portalsi.
http://www.portalguard.com
This document discusses the results of Ernst & Young's 2010 Global Information Security Survey. Some key findings include:
- 60% of respondents perceived an increase in risk due to new technologies like social media, cloud computing, and mobile devices.
- 46% planned to increase spending on information security.
- Increased workforce mobility and data leakage were significant challenges for many organizations.
- Many organizations are taking steps to address mobile security risks through policies, encryption, and identity management controls.
Research insights - state of network securityMiguel Mello
This document summarizes the findings of a survey conducted by the Enterprise Strategy Group on the state of network security. The key findings are:
1) Network security operations have become more difficult for most organizations in the last two years due to factors like more devices/traffic on networks and evolving cyber threats.
2) While many organizations monitor network traffic and metadata for visibility, three-quarters believe visibility across their networks could be improved.
3) Adding more security tools may not solve challenges, as organizations already use 5-7 tools on average. A platform approach could better integrate existing tools.
This document summarizes the key findings of Kaspersky Lab's 2014 IT Security Risks Survey. Some of the main points include:
1) Protection of confidential data against targeted attacks was the top priority for 38% of IT managers surveyed, compared to not being a priority in previous years.
2) 94% of companies encountered cybersecurity issues originating outside their networks, up from 91% in 2013. About 12% faced targeted attacks, up from 9% previously.
3) The average cost of a data security incident was estimated at $720,000, while a successful targeted attack could cost over $2.5 million. Losses often included internal data, client data, and financial information.
The Exploring Consumer Attitudes & Actions on Key Tech Policy Issues 2014 study reveals a majority of respondents (59 percent) said either privacy or security had the biggest potential impact on their personal lives. This concern has led as many respondents (59 percent) to say they would take action related to security and privacy issues.
Conducted by Edelman Berland, the survey polled more than 1,000 U.S. consumers over the age of 18 to better understand their attitudes about major technology policy issues and their willingness to take action and engage in the political process on these issues.
Learn more: http://edl.mn/UGx2Ho
The 2010 IOUG Data Security Survey was conducted by Unisphere Research and sponsored by Oracle. It surveyed 430 members of the Independent Oracle Users Group on data security practices. The survey found that fewer than 30% encrypt personally identifiable information in databases, and close to 40% send unprotected or unsurely protected live data to external parties. Also, over 75% cannot prevent privileged users from accessing application data, and almost two-thirds cannot detect privileged user abuse. Overall, two-thirds expect or are unsure about a security incident in the next year. The survey assessed data privacy, access controls, activity monitoring, and operational security at respondents' organizations.
The document summarizes the findings of a global study on consumer confidence and trust in mobile technologies. It found that while mobile device usage is widespread, many users lack confidence in the security of their devices and the networks and services they access. The rapid growth of mobile threats has not been matched with adequate security precautions by users. Building greater trust will require coordinated efforts across the entire mobile industry to address security and reliability issues.
This document summarizes the key findings of the 2006 CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey. The survey polled over 600 security professionals and found that:
1) Virus attacks and unauthorized access continued to be the largest sources of financial loss. Financial losses from laptop theft and stolen proprietary information were also significant.
2) Unauthorized computer use slightly decreased while reported computer security incidents to law enforcement increased after previous years of decline.
3) Most organizations evaluate security investments using metrics like return on investment, but many respondents said economic and risk management issues were most critical.
4) Over 80% of organizations conduct security audits but respondents felt more investment was still needed in security awareness training.
5)
The document discusses warning signs that a business's information security may be at risk. It outlines 7 signs that a network or data systems have been compromised, including devices slowing down or crashing, unexplained pop-up windows, and backup failures. The biggest warning sign is having no record that all computers and devices are adequately protected. Strong security requires balancing network access with protection measures and finding expertise to continuously update defenses against evolving threats. Outsourcing to an IT security partner can help identify and address vulnerabilities.
Osterman Research conducted two surveys in February and March 2013 focused on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) issues in small, mid-sized and large organizations, primarily in North America.
1. Security enjoys a revival as organizations significantly increase security budgets and prioritize continuity initiatives in response to increased risks from social networking, mobile technologies, and cloud computing. Nearly half of surveyed organizations expect significantly higher security spending in 2011.
2. While interest remains in social media and collaboration tools, organizations are more focused on deploying business intelligence systems to analyze large amounts of new data from these sources. Two-thirds expect strong commitment to business analytics and knowledge management in 2011.
3. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) adoption grew rapidly in 2010 but is expected to slow somewhat as organizations take time to evaluate the technology's advantages and strategize its use. Server, storage, and application virtualization deployments are anticipated
Privacy & Security: The New Drivers of Brand, Reputation and ActionEdelman
1) Privacy and security concerns have moved from the backroom to the boardroom as data breaches make headlines worldwide.
2) A survey found that over two-thirds of global consumers feel more concerned about data security and privacy than five years ago and sense a loss of control over their personal information.
3) Financial institutions and online retailers have a notable gap between the importance consumers place on privacy/security and the level of trust in these industries to protect personal data.
AN EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS RAISING INITIATIVESijcsit
Increasingly, all kinds of organizations and institutions are adopting the E-business model to conduct their
activities and provide E-Services for their customers. In the process, whether they know it or not, those
organizations are also opening themselves up to the risk of information security breaches. Therefore
protecting an organization’s ICT infrastructure, IT systems, and Data is a vital issue that is often
underestimated. Research has shown that one of the most significant threats to information security comes
not from external attack but rather from the system's users, because they are familiar with the
infrastructure and have access to its resources, but may be unaware of the risks. Moreover, using only
technological solutions to protect an organization’s assets is not enough; there is a need to consider the
human factor by raising users’ security awareness. Our contribution to this problem is to propose an
Information Security Awareness Program that aims at raising and maintaining the level of users’ security
awareness. This paper puts forward a general model for an information security awareness program and
describes how it could be incorporated into an organization’s website through the process of development
life cycle.
The document discusses findings from a survey of 200 IT decision makers (ITDMs) and 400 office workers on their organizations' use of cloud technologies and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. Some key findings include:
- On average, organizations currently spend 26.46% of their IT budget on cloud technologies, a percentage that is expected to increase to over 39% within the next 3 years.
- While data privacy and security are top concerns for moving to the cloud, cost savings and increased efficiencies are the main drivers for adoption.
- Most organizations plan to keep applications containing sensitive data like accounting and firewalls on-premises, while the use of Saa
There is a general lack of awareness and enforcement of security policies and procedures in companies today, according to new research announced by privacy and information management research firm, Ponemon Institute. The report, Trends in Insider Compliance with Data Security Policies: Employees Evade and Ignore Security Policies, was sponsored by IronKey, maker of the world's most secure flash drive, and examines the challenges facing IT professionals in securing confidential data.
The document discusses 7 major changes in big data security predicted for 2021 based on a survey of 83 IT security managers. The top changes are: 1) Implementing real-time compliance to address increasing data regulations. 2) Using alternative methods to data classification like identity verification and access control to prevent breaches. 3) Restricting employee access to only mission-critical data to address half of all breaches occurring at companies with full access. 4) Increasing use of data encryption to securely share data. 5) Tailoring changes to specific industries like accounting that face higher risks. 6) Adopting identity verification methods like two-factor authentication to prevent insider threats. 7) Undertaking a comprehensive data security revolution to address growing
Article 1 currently, smartphone, web, and social networking technohoney690131
The document discusses several articles and papers related to ethics and privacy issues with new technologies. It covers concerns around obtaining private patient data online and vulnerabilities of electronic health records. It also discusses increased government surveillance impacting human rights and national security. Additional topics covered include privacy of patient information shared with healthcare providers and ethical challenges of data security, anonymity, and intellectual property with information technology.
“The Impact of Mobile Devices on Information Security: A Survey of IT and Sec...Thierry Labro
1. The survey found that the number of personal mobile devices connecting to corporate networks continues to grow significantly, with 75% of companies now allowing personal devices on networks, up from 67% in 2013.
2. IT and security professionals expect that the rise in mobile devices will lead to more mobile security incidents, with 82% anticipating increased incidents in the coming year. The costs of remediating incidents is also increasing.
3. Employee behavior is seen as a major factor in mobile security risks, with most respondents saying careless employees pose a greater threat than cybercriminals and that employee actions likely enabled recent high-profile breaches.
The survey found that organizations are facing increasing endpoint security risks. 64% of respondents said their networks were not more secure than the previous year. Common incidents over the past year included virus/malware infections (98%), device theft (95%), and data loss from negligent/malicious insiders (89% and 61% respectively). The top security risks for the next year were expected to be advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and web-based malware. Many organizations are not effectively managing applications and vulnerabilities on endpoints. Costs are increasing mainly due to lost productivity and IT staff time spent addressing malware incidents.
The survey found that organizations are facing increasing endpoint security risks. 64% of respondents said their networks were not more secure than the previous year. Common incidents over the past year included virus/malware infections (98%), device theft (95%), and data loss from negligent/malicious insiders (89% and 61% respectively). Respondents reported that malware attacks were among the most frequent network incidents and had increased over the past year for many organizations. The top security risks for the coming year were identified as advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and web-based threats. However, many organizations are not effectively addressing these risks through technology solutions or application and policy management.
This survey was conducted from July 28-30, 2014 with 82 respondents involved in purchasing or managing mobile device security at their organizations. Key findings include: three of five organizations allow personal devices but only support them sometimes; lost/stolen devices caused one third of data compromises; and passwords, remote wipes, and encryption are security solutions a majority plan to use in the next year. Most organizations are only somewhat confident current measures can prevent issues and over half plan to tighten BYOD policies.
Portal Authentication: A Balancing Act Between Security Usability and Complia...PortalGuard
Virtually every organization maintains highly sensitive information to which it must
control strict access. These data sources might include customer databases, CRM
systems, repositories of financial information and the like. Increasingly, these content
sources are accessed through portals Microsoft SharePoint and other solutions.
Importantly, SharePoint is among the leaders in Gartner’s 2013 Magic Quadrant for
horizontal portalsi.
http://www.portalguard.com
This document discusses the results of Ernst & Young's 2010 Global Information Security Survey. Some key findings include:
- 60% of respondents perceived an increase in risk due to new technologies like social media, cloud computing, and mobile devices.
- 46% planned to increase spending on information security.
- Increased workforce mobility and data leakage were significant challenges for many organizations.
- Many organizations are taking steps to address mobile security risks through policies, encryption, and identity management controls.
Research insights - state of network securityMiguel Mello
This document summarizes the findings of a survey conducted by the Enterprise Strategy Group on the state of network security. The key findings are:
1) Network security operations have become more difficult for most organizations in the last two years due to factors like more devices/traffic on networks and evolving cyber threats.
2) While many organizations monitor network traffic and metadata for visibility, three-quarters believe visibility across their networks could be improved.
3) Adding more security tools may not solve challenges, as organizations already use 5-7 tools on average. A platform approach could better integrate existing tools.
This document summarizes the key findings of Kaspersky Lab's 2014 IT Security Risks Survey. Some of the main points include:
1) Protection of confidential data against targeted attacks was the top priority for 38% of IT managers surveyed, compared to not being a priority in previous years.
2) 94% of companies encountered cybersecurity issues originating outside their networks, up from 91% in 2013. About 12% faced targeted attacks, up from 9% previously.
3) The average cost of a data security incident was estimated at $720,000, while a successful targeted attack could cost over $2.5 million. Losses often included internal data, client data, and financial information.
The Exploring Consumer Attitudes & Actions on Key Tech Policy Issues 2014 study reveals a majority of respondents (59 percent) said either privacy or security had the biggest potential impact on their personal lives. This concern has led as many respondents (59 percent) to say they would take action related to security and privacy issues.
Conducted by Edelman Berland, the survey polled more than 1,000 U.S. consumers over the age of 18 to better understand their attitudes about major technology policy issues and their willingness to take action and engage in the political process on these issues.
Learn more: http://edl.mn/UGx2Ho
The 2010 IOUG Data Security Survey was conducted by Unisphere Research and sponsored by Oracle. It surveyed 430 members of the Independent Oracle Users Group on data security practices. The survey found that fewer than 30% encrypt personally identifiable information in databases, and close to 40% send unprotected or unsurely protected live data to external parties. Also, over 75% cannot prevent privileged users from accessing application data, and almost two-thirds cannot detect privileged user abuse. Overall, two-thirds expect or are unsure about a security incident in the next year. The survey assessed data privacy, access controls, activity monitoring, and operational security at respondents' organizations.
The document summarizes the findings of a global study on consumer confidence and trust in mobile technologies. It found that while mobile device usage is widespread, many users lack confidence in the security of their devices and the networks and services they access. The rapid growth of mobile threats has not been matched with adequate security precautions by users. Building greater trust will require coordinated efforts across the entire mobile industry to address security and reliability issues.
This document summarizes the key findings of the 2006 CSI/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey. The survey polled over 600 security professionals and found that:
1) Virus attacks and unauthorized access continued to be the largest sources of financial loss. Financial losses from laptop theft and stolen proprietary information were also significant.
2) Unauthorized computer use slightly decreased while reported computer security incidents to law enforcement increased after previous years of decline.
3) Most organizations evaluate security investments using metrics like return on investment, but many respondents said economic and risk management issues were most critical.
4) Over 80% of organizations conduct security audits but respondents felt more investment was still needed in security awareness training.
5)
The document discusses warning signs that a business's information security may be at risk. It outlines 7 signs that a network or data systems have been compromised, including devices slowing down or crashing, unexplained pop-up windows, and backup failures. The biggest warning sign is having no record that all computers and devices are adequately protected. Strong security requires balancing network access with protection measures and finding expertise to continuously update defenses against evolving threats. Outsourcing to an IT security partner can help identify and address vulnerabilities.
Osterman Research conducted two surveys in February and March 2013 focused on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) issues in small, mid-sized and large organizations, primarily in North America.
1. Security enjoys a revival as organizations significantly increase security budgets and prioritize continuity initiatives in response to increased risks from social networking, mobile technologies, and cloud computing. Nearly half of surveyed organizations expect significantly higher security spending in 2011.
2. While interest remains in social media and collaboration tools, organizations are more focused on deploying business intelligence systems to analyze large amounts of new data from these sources. Two-thirds expect strong commitment to business analytics and knowledge management in 2011.
3. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) adoption grew rapidly in 2010 but is expected to slow somewhat as organizations take time to evaluate the technology's advantages and strategize its use. Server, storage, and application virtualization deployments are anticipated
Privacy & Security: The New Drivers of Brand, Reputation and ActionEdelman
1) Privacy and security concerns have moved from the backroom to the boardroom as data breaches make headlines worldwide.
2) A survey found that over two-thirds of global consumers feel more concerned about data security and privacy than five years ago and sense a loss of control over their personal information.
3) Financial institutions and online retailers have a notable gap between the importance consumers place on privacy/security and the level of trust in these industries to protect personal data.
AN EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS RAISING INITIATIVESijcsit
Increasingly, all kinds of organizations and institutions are adopting the E-business model to conduct their
activities and provide E-Services for their customers. In the process, whether they know it or not, those
organizations are also opening themselves up to the risk of information security breaches. Therefore
protecting an organization’s ICT infrastructure, IT systems, and Data is a vital issue that is often
underestimated. Research has shown that one of the most significant threats to information security comes
not from external attack but rather from the system's users, because they are familiar with the
infrastructure and have access to its resources, but may be unaware of the risks. Moreover, using only
technological solutions to protect an organization’s assets is not enough; there is a need to consider the
human factor by raising users’ security awareness. Our contribution to this problem is to propose an
Information Security Awareness Program that aims at raising and maintaining the level of users’ security
awareness. This paper puts forward a general model for an information security awareness program and
describes how it could be incorporated into an organization’s website through the process of development
life cycle.
The document discusses findings from a survey of 200 IT decision makers (ITDMs) and 400 office workers on their organizations' use of cloud technologies and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. Some key findings include:
- On average, organizations currently spend 26.46% of their IT budget on cloud technologies, a percentage that is expected to increase to over 39% within the next 3 years.
- While data privacy and security are top concerns for moving to the cloud, cost savings and increased efficiencies are the main drivers for adoption.
- Most organizations plan to keep applications containing sensitive data like accounting and firewalls on-premises, while the use of Saa
There is a general lack of awareness and enforcement of security policies and procedures in companies today, according to new research announced by privacy and information management research firm, Ponemon Institute. The report, Trends in Insider Compliance with Data Security Policies: Employees Evade and Ignore Security Policies, was sponsored by IronKey, maker of the world's most secure flash drive, and examines the challenges facing IT professionals in securing confidential data.
The document discusses 7 major changes in big data security predicted for 2021 based on a survey of 83 IT security managers. The top changes are: 1) Implementing real-time compliance to address increasing data regulations. 2) Using alternative methods to data classification like identity verification and access control to prevent breaches. 3) Restricting employee access to only mission-critical data to address half of all breaches occurring at companies with full access. 4) Increasing use of data encryption to securely share data. 5) Tailoring changes to specific industries like accounting that face higher risks. 6) Adopting identity verification methods like two-factor authentication to prevent insider threats. 7) Undertaking a comprehensive data security revolution to address growing
Article 1 currently, smartphone, web, and social networking technohoney690131
The document discusses several articles and papers related to ethics and privacy issues with new technologies. It covers concerns around obtaining private patient data online and vulnerabilities of electronic health records. It also discusses increased government surveillance impacting human rights and national security. Additional topics covered include privacy of patient information shared with healthcare providers and ethical challenges of data security, anonymity, and intellectual property with information technology.
“The Impact of Mobile Devices on Information Security: A Survey of IT and Sec...Thierry Labro
1. The survey found that the number of personal mobile devices connecting to corporate networks continues to grow significantly, with 75% of companies now allowing personal devices on networks, up from 67% in 2013.
2. IT and security professionals expect that the rise in mobile devices will lead to more mobile security incidents, with 82% anticipating increased incidents in the coming year. The costs of remediating incidents is also increasing.
3. Employee behavior is seen as a major factor in mobile security risks, with most respondents saying careless employees pose a greater threat than cybercriminals and that employee actions likely enabled recent high-profile breaches.
The survey found that organizations are facing increasing endpoint security risks. 64% of respondents said their networks were not more secure than the previous year. Common incidents over the past year included virus/malware infections (98%), device theft (95%), and data loss from negligent/malicious insiders (89% and 61% respectively). The top security risks for the next year were expected to be advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and web-based malware. Many organizations are not effectively managing applications and vulnerabilities on endpoints. Costs are increasing mainly due to lost productivity and IT staff time spent addressing malware incidents.
The survey found that organizations are facing increasing endpoint security risks. 64% of respondents said their networks were not more secure than the previous year. Common incidents over the past year included virus/malware infections (98%), device theft (95%), and data loss from negligent/malicious insiders (89% and 61% respectively). Respondents reported that malware attacks were among the most frequent network incidents and had increased over the past year for many organizations. The top security risks for the coming year were identified as advanced persistent threats, insider threats, and web-based threats. However, many organizations are not effectively addressing these risks through technology solutions or application and policy management.
This survey was conducted from July 28-30, 2014 with 82 respondents involved in purchasing or managing mobile device security at their organizations. Key findings include: three of five organizations allow personal devices but only support them sometimes; lost/stolen devices caused one third of data compromises; and passwords, remote wipes, and encryption are security solutions a majority plan to use in the next year. Most organizations are only somewhat confident current measures can prevent issues and over half plan to tighten BYOD policies.
Running head ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY1ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY.docxtodd581
Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY 1
ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY 7
CDU International College
MQP 008
Report on Security Issues in the Fugle Company
Marufa Binte Muztaba
Date: 22th April 2020
Student ID:S33821
Length: 1500 words (+/-100)
Introduction
When we consider every modern business, we find that none lacks security issues. This means that we need to look into how to come up with secure systems. Information security stands for prevention or the practice of preventing access of data by unauthorized user. The information does not need to be electrical for it to be secured, even physical information is put into consideration. The purpose of writing this paper is to talk about Fugle Company by describing its information system, outlining the main risks that the system might be exposed to and the ethical issues that need to be considered in order to maintain the security of information in Fugle, (Trend Micro, 2015). For this company to succeed, information security has to be up tight. This technological company has developed an application that you can pay using your fingerprint. A lot of attention has been drawn to it which has risen questions of how secure the application is, (Dooley, 2017). With the scheduled time for launching the application, the company experiences a lot of pressure because they do not want to launch it before considering all the security issues with their budget, and at the same time they do not have a lot of time. The security issues addressed here apply to the HRM, product development, accounting, and marketing information systems.
Information Systems and their Assets
There are four main key information systems in Fugle. When dealing with an information system, we basically mean the software that a company used to analyze and organize its data. It is used to convert raw data into information that can be understood and be used for effective decision making. There are key assets that each one of the four keys have been assigned to protect. We can define an asset as something that is useful for the company that brings profit to it. It is very important to know how to handle threats that are imposed to these assets because they can have a major impact on the future of the company and its viability. In fugle, the main responsibility of the market information system is to make sure that information in the company concerning marketing is not breached. The company’s major assets are its customer Intel and information concerning the asset. This is seen by when Dave is called and is told that there was an attempt of people hacking the data concerning the clients of the company, ( Lowry, Dinev, and Willison, 2017). This would mean that there is a confidentiality breach and the clients would not trust the company again. Also when journalists come to take a look at the product and they are given a controlled presentation it is because the product is still considered vulnerable to attacks. Information about the .
Running head ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY1ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY.docxglendar3
Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY 1
ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY 7
CDU International College
MQP 008
Report on Security Issues in the Fugle Company
Marufa Binte Muztaba
Date: 22th April 2020
Student ID:S33821
Length: 1500 words (+/-100)
Introduction
When we consider every modern business, we find that none lacks security issues. This means that we need to look into how to come up with secure systems. Information security stands for prevention or the practice of preventing access of data by unauthorized user. The information does not need to be electrical for it to be secured, even physical information is put into consideration. The purpose of writing this paper is to talk about Fugle Company by describing its information system, outlining the main risks that the system might be exposed to and the ethical issues that need to be considered in order to maintain the security of information in Fugle, (Trend Micro, 2015). For this company to succeed, information security has to be up tight. This technological company has developed an application that you can pay using your fingerprint. A lot of attention has been drawn to it which has risen questions of how secure the application is, (Dooley, 2017). With the scheduled time for launching the application, the company experiences a lot of pressure because they do not want to launch it before considering all the security issues with their budget, and at the same time they do not have a lot of time. The security issues addressed here apply to the HRM, product development, accounting, and marketing information systems.
Information Systems and their Assets
There are four main key information systems in Fugle. When dealing with an information system, we basically mean the software that a company used to analyze and organize its data. It is used to convert raw data into information that can be understood and be used for effective decision making. There are key assets that each one of the four keys have been assigned to protect. We can define an asset as something that is useful for the company that brings profit to it. It is very important to know how to handle threats that are imposed to these assets because they can have a major impact on the future of the company and its viability. In fugle, the main responsibility of the market information system is to make sure that information in the company concerning marketing is not breached. The company’s major assets are its customer Intel and information concerning the asset. This is seen by when Dave is called and is told that there was an attempt of people hacking the data concerning the clients of the company, ( Lowry, Dinev, and Willison, 2017). This would mean that there is a confidentiality breach and the clients would not trust the company again. Also when journalists come to take a look at the product and they are given a controlled presentation it is because the product is still considered vulnerable to attacks. Information about the .
The document discusses the findings of a global survey on IT security risks conducted by Kaspersky Lab. Some key findings include:
- IT security is the top concern for businesses and almost half see cyber threats as a top emerging risk.
- The most common external threat experienced by companies is malware.
- Companies are cautious of new technologies like cloud computing and mobile devices.
- Most companies take measures like anti-malware protection but many feel more investment is needed in IT security.
Protecting Corporate Information in the CloudSymantec
Keeping Your Data Safe: Protecting Corporate Information in the Cloud is an insights-driven thought leadership study conducted by WSJ. Custom Studios in collaboration with Symantec Corporation. The goal of this research is to better understand worldwide cloud adoption across leading organizations and the challenges associated with its use. This survey also explores attitudes toward security as well as the behaviors that can lead to potential data loss and security breaches.
An online survey was conducted from February to March 2015 among 360 global business and IT executives with 180 respondents from the United States, 60 from the United Kingdom, 60 from Germany and 60 from Japan. Of these, 15% are CEOs, presidents or owners; 14% are CIOs/CTOs/CSOs; 5% are other C-level executives; 13% are heads of business units or EVPs/VPs/directors; 23% are IT/security professionals; and 30% are managers or other business professionals (e.g., engineering, research and development, sales, legal and compliance, etc.).
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POLICIES FOR MANAGING PRIVACY
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Online Policies for Enabling Financial Companies to Manage Privacy Issues
Name: Sunil Kumar Parisa
Date:03/29/2020
University of Cumberland’s
ABSTRACT
Financial companies are under constant threats in the face of cyber-attacks, which are growing by the day. The companies usually implement measures that primarily focus on the deployment of technologies for suppressing the attacks. They do not consider user policies as essential elements that help curb the vulnerabilities. The policies put in place have a low level of enforceability, which lowers the impact of the plans. The research project will determine the relationship between policy enforceability and the vulnerabilities posed to a system by the internal and external users.
INTRODUCTION
Business companies in the financial sector have the responsibility of ensuring the data that belong to the customers are fully protected. Cyber-crimes are on the rise, and the approaches employed today are not entirely practical. Technological tools and measures are not efficient. They should be complemented by the behavioral standards that suppress the vulnerabilities in all the IT domains (Vincent, Higgs & Pinsker, 2015). Enforceable policies will ensure there is an integration of behavioral and technological measures for promoting data security and privacy.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Financial companies usually emphasize policies that guide the collection of customer and storage as well as access to the data by the internal and external users. These policies are relevant as they promote best practices at both levels. The companies have a belief that these are the areas that need closer monitoring and evaluation. However, the policies put in place are not always enforceable. A lack of enforceability creates a situation where the desired outcomes are not realized (Yeganeh, 2019). It explains why data breaches are still experienced even after such policies are formulated and implemented.
RESEARCH METHOD
To investigate the relationship between enforceability of the policies and the vulnerabilities that business organizations are exposed to, a case study method will be used. It is an essential tool that helps determine a causal relationship (White & McBurney, 2012). Also, it will provide insights that will inform the recommendations that need to be considered by the multiple business organizations in the financial sector. Credible data that are free of confounding variables must be collected, analyzed, and inferences drawn. Two data collection procedures will be utilized as follows.
i. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted to collect diverse data on the design and implementation of user and online policies. The interviewees will offer data that expound on the security and privacy positions of the systems.
ii. Independent observations will be made to inform the behaviors of the users, both internally and externally. The observation ...
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Running head: POLICIES FOR MANAGING PRIVACY
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POLICIES FOR MANAGING PRIVACY
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Online Policies for Enabling Financial Companies to Manage Privacy Issues
Name: Sunil Kumar Parisa
Date:03/29/2020
University of Cumberland’s
ABSTRACT
Financial companies are under constant threats in the face of cyber-attacks, which are growing by the day. The companies usually implement measures that primarily focus on the deployment of technologies for suppressing the attacks. They do not consider user policies as essential elements that help curb the vulnerabilities. The policies put in place have a low level of enforceability, which lowers the impact of the plans. The research project will determine the relationship between policy enforceability and the vulnerabilities posed to a system by the internal and external users.
INTRODUCTION
Business companies in the financial sector have the responsibility of ensuring the data that belong to the customers are fully protected. Cyber-crimes are on the rise, and the approaches employed today are not entirely practical. Technological tools and measures are not efficient. They should be complemented by the behavioral standards that suppress the vulnerabilities in all the IT domains (Vincent, Higgs & Pinsker, 2015). Enforceable policies will ensure there is an integration of behavioral and technological measures for promoting data security and privacy.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Financial companies usually emphasize policies that guide the collection of customer and storage as well as access to the data by the internal and external users. These policies are relevant as they promote best practices at both levels. The companies have a belief that these are the areas that need closer monitoring and evaluation. However, the policies put in place are not always enforceable. A lack of enforceability creates a situation where the desired outcomes are not realized (Yeganeh, 2019). It explains why data breaches are still experienced even after such policies are formulated and implemented.
RESEARCH METHOD
To investigate the relationship between enforceability of the policies and the vulnerabilities that business organizations are exposed to, a case study method will be used. It is an essential tool that helps determine a causal relationship (White & McBurney, 2012). Also, it will provide insights that will inform the recommendations that need to be considered by the multiple business organizations in the financial sector. Credible data that are free of confounding variables must be collected, analyzed, and inferences drawn. Two data collection procedures will be utilized as follows.
i. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted to collect diverse data on the design and implementation of user and online policies. The interviewees will offer data that expound on the security and privacy positions of the systems.
ii. Independent observations will be made to inform the behaviors of the users, both internally and externally. The observation.
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Running head: POLICIES FOR MANAGING PRIVACY
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POLICIES FOR MANAGING PRIVACY
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Online Policies for Enabling Financial Companies to Manage Privacy Issues
Name: Sunil Kumar Parisa
Date:03/29/2020
University of Cumberland’s
ABSTRACT
Financial companies are under constant threats in the face of cyber-attacks, which are growing by the day. The companies usually implement measures that primarily focus on the deployment of technologies for suppressing the attacks. They do not consider user policies as essential elements that help curb the vulnerabilities. The policies put in place have a low level of enforceability, which lowers the impact of the plans. The research project will determine the relationship between policy enforceability and the vulnerabilities posed to a system by the internal and external users.
INTRODUCTION
Business companies in the financial sector have the responsibility of ensuring the data that belong to the customers are fully protected. Cyber-crimes are on the rise, and the approaches employed today are not entirely practical. Technological tools and measures are not efficient. They should be complemented by the behavioral standards that suppress the vulnerabilities in all the IT domains (Vincent, Higgs & Pinsker, 2015). Enforceable policies will ensure there is an integration of behavioral and technological measures for promoting data security and privacy.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Financial companies usually emphasize policies that guide the collection of customer and storage as well as access to the data by the internal and external users. These policies are relevant as they promote best practices at both levels. The companies have a belief that these are the areas that need closer monitoring and evaluation. However, the policies put in place are not always enforceable. A lack of enforceability creates a situation where the desired outcomes are not realized (Yeganeh, 2019). It explains why data breaches are still experienced even after such policies are formulated and implemented.
RESEARCH METHOD
To investigate the relationship between enforceability of the policies and the vulnerabilities that business organizations are exposed to, a case study method will be used. It is an essential tool that helps determine a causal relationship (White & McBurney, 2012). Also, it will provide insights that will inform the recommendations that need to be considered by the multiple business organizations in the financial sector. Credible data that are free of confounding variables must be collected, analyzed, and inferences drawn. Two data collection procedures will be utilized as follows.
i. Semi-structured interviews will be conducted to collect diverse data on the design and implementation of user and online policies. The interviewees will offer data that expound on the security and privacy positions of the systems.
ii. Independent observations will be made to inform the behaviors of the users, both internally and externally. The observation.
The Role of Information Security Policy Jessica Graf Assignment 1 Unit 8 IAS5020Jessica Graf
The document discusses the importance of developing an information security policy that balances security needs with business goals. It explains that a policy should be based on assessing risks and regulations while protecting assets like data, networks, and reputation. A good policy also considers factors like budget, priorities, and how security could impact customers. The goal is to implement controls that cost-effectively mitigate risks through confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
An Improved Method for Preventing Data Leakage in an OrganizationIJERA Editor
Data is one of the most important assets an organisation has since it denes each organisations unique- ness.It
includes data on members and prospects, their inter- ests and purchases, your events, speakers, your content,
social media, press, your staff, budget, strategic plan, and much more. As organizations open their doors to
employees, part- ners, customers and suppliers to provide deeper access to sensitive information, the risk
sassociated with business increase. Now, more than ever, within creasing threats of cyber terrorism, cor- porate
governance issues, fraud, and identity theft, the need for securing corporate information has become paramount.
Informa- tion theft is not just about external hackers and unauthorized external users stealing your data, it is also
about managing internal employees and even contractors who may be working within your organization for
short periods of time. Adding to the challenge of securing information is the increasing push for corporate
governance and adherence to legislative or regulatory requirements. Failure to comply and provide privacy,
audit and internal controls could result in penalties ranging from large nes to jail terms. Non-compliance can
result in not only potential implications for executives, but also possible threats to the viability of a corporation.
Insiders too represent a sign cant risk to data security. The task of detecting malicious insiders is very
challenging as the methods of deception become more and more sophisticated. There are various solutions
present to avoid data leakage. Data leakage detection, prevention (DLPM) and monitoring solutions became an
inherent component of the organizations security suite.DLP solutions monitors sensitive data when at rest, in
motion, or in use and enforce the organizational data protection policy.These solutions focus mainly on the data
and its sensitivity level, and on preventing it from reaching an unauthorized person. They ignore the fact that an
insider is gradually exposed to more and more sensitive data,to which she is authorized to access. Such data
may cause great damage to the organization when leaked or misused. Data can be leaked via emails, instant
messaging, le transfer etc. This research is focusing on email data leakage monitoring, detection and
prevention. It is proposed to be carried out in two phases: leakage detection through mining and prevention
through encryption of email content.
A critical gap exists between the enterprise mobility vision and
real-world implementations.
Enterprise mobility and trends like bring your own device
(BYOD) aren’t just hot topics of conversation.
According to the over 1,600 IT and security professionals we surveyed, mobility is a top priority for most IT departments.
Unfortunately, there’s a critical gap between the vision these IT leaders have for enterprise mobility and the real-world implementations.
The insights gathered from IT professionals in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa demonstrate that organisations from around the world share many of the same priorities, challenges and risks.
Most business, whether they realize it or not, are already connected to the IoT. Some though are more prepared than others. New survey defines how to get ahead in this evolution of technology. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/1RwVtfR
This document provides a guide to help organizations prepare for and respond to data breaches and incidents. It discusses the growing risk of data breaches and outlines best practices for data lifecycle management. These include implementing an effective Data Incident Plan, understanding how data flows through an organization from collection to destruction, and designating personnel responsible for data protection. The goal is to help organizations enhance security, respond quickly to incidents, and minimize negative impacts to consumers and business operations.
This document discusses how organizations are in the "Age of Data" where data creation and collection has exploded over the last decade. While data provides opportunities for increased efficiencies and competitive advantages, it also risks if lost or leaked. The true winners will seize opportunities while overcoming risks. It notes that data is fueling innovation across industries but also raises privacy concerns from users. Complete data control and protection is needed to unlock the full value of data by providing access only to those who should have it while protecting it from loss or leaks.
This white paper discusses cyber security predictions and trends for the next 18 months. It outlines 5 trends: 1) major mobile exploits due to increased mobility and devices, 2) open source vulnerabilities as adversaries target these, 3) supply chain attacks remaining critical as vendors are easier targets, 4) increased industry-specific attacks and malware, and 5) greater privacy legislation in response to public concerns about data collection. The paper recommends organizations assess their use of open source software, supply chain security policies, industry-specific defenses, and data privacy practices to address these evolving threats.
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The document summarizes cyber threat trends in 2018 according to a Symantec report. It saw a rise in formjacking attacks that steal payment card data, though cryptojacking activity declined along with cryptocurrency values. Ransomware infections decreased overall but rose for enterprises. Living off the land attacks using tools like PowerShell increased substantially. Targeted attacks grew more sophisticated with groups targeting operational systems and destructive malware.
The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating malicious cyber activity by criminals, nation-state adversaries, and terrorists. To fulfill this mission, the FBI often develops resources to enhance operations and collaboration. One such resource is the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) which provides the public with a trustworthy and convenient mechanism for reporting information concerning suspected Internet-facilitated criminal activity. At the end of every year, the IC3 collates information collected into an annual report.
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This guide aims to help journalists understand their rights at protests and avoid arrest when reporting on these events. It summarizes the legal landscape and provides strategies and tools to help journalists avoid incidents with police and navigate them successfully should they arise. Credit RCFP.Org
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The FTC takes in reports from consumers about problems they experience in the marketplace. The reportsare stored in the Consumer Sentinel Network (Sentinel), a secure online database available only to lawenforcement. While the FTC does not intervene in individual consumer disputes, its law enforcementpartners – whether they are down the street, across the nation, or around the world – can use informationin the database to spot trends, identify questionable business practices and targets, and enforce the law.
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Below is a list of consumer reporting companies updated for 2019.1 Consumer reporting companies collect information and provide reports to other companies about you. These companies use these reports to inform decisions about providing you with credit, employment, residential rental housing, insurance, and in other decision making situations. The list below includes the three nationwide consumer reporting companies and several other reporting companies that focus on certain market areas and consumer segments. The list gives you tips so you can determine which of these companies may be important to you. It also makes it easier for you to take advantage of your legal rights to (1) obtain the information in your consumer reports, and (2) dispute suspected inaccuracies in your reports with companies as needed.
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Transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), foreign fentanyl suppliers, and Internet purchasers located in the United States engage in the trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and other synthetic opioids and the subsequent laundering of the proceeds from such illegal sales.
The mission of the IC3 is to provide the public with a reliable and convenient reporting mechanism to submit information to the FBI concerning suspected Internet-facilitated criminal activity, and to develop effective alliances with industry partners. Information is analyzed and disseminated for investigative and intelligence purposes, for law enforcement, and for public awareness.
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This report is built upon analysis of 41,686 security incidents, of which 2,013 were confirmed data breaches. We will take a look at how results are changing (or not) over the years as well as digging into the overall threat landscape and the actors, actions, and assets that are present in breaches. Windows into the most common pairs of threat actions and affected assets also are provided.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is an independent U.S. law enforcement agency charged with protecting consumers and enhancing competition across broad sectors of the economy. The FTC’s primary legal authority comes from Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in the marketplace. The FTC also has authority to enforce a variety of sector specific laws, including the Truth in Lending Act, the CAN-SPAM Act, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act. This broad authority allows the Commission
to address a wide array of practices affecting consumers, including those that emerge with the development of new technologies and business models.
Sentinel sorts consumer reports into 29 top categories. Appendices B1 – B3 describe the categories,providing details, and three year figures. To reflect marketplace changes, new categories or subcategories are created or deleted over time.The Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book excludes the National Do Not Call Registry. A separate report about these complaint statistics is available at: https://www.ftc.gov/reports/national-do-not-call-registry-data-book-fiscal-year-2018. The Sentinel Data Book also excludes reports about unsolicited commercial email.Consumers can report as much or as little detail as they wish when they file a report. For the Sentinel Data Book graphics, percentages are based on the total number of Sentinel fraud, identity theft, and other report types in 2018 in which consumers provided the information displayed on each chart.Reports to Sentinel sometimes indicate money was lost, and sometimes indicate no money was lost.Often, people make these reports after they experience something problematic in the marketplace,avoid losing any money, and wish to alert others. Except where otherwise stated, numbers are based on reports both from people who indicated a loss and people who did not.Calculations of dollar amounts lost are based on reports in which consumers indicated they lost between $1 and $999,999. Prior to 2017, reported “amount paid” included values of $0 to $999,999.States and Metropolitan Areas are ranked based on the number of reports per 100,000 population.State rankings are based on 2017 U.S. Census population estimates (Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017). Metropolitan Area rankings are based on 2016 U.S. Census population estimates (Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2016).This Sentinel Data Book identifies Metropolitan Areas (Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas)with a population of 100,000 or more except where otherwise noted. Metropolitan areas are defined by Office of Management and Budget Bulletin No. 15-01, “Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas” (July 15, 2015). Numbers change over time. The Sentinel Data Book sorts consumer reports by year, based on the date of the consumer’s report. Some data contributors transfer their complaints to Sentinel after the end of the calendar year, and new data providers often contribute reports from prior years. As a result, the total number of reports for 2018 will likely change during the next few months, and totals from previous years may differ from prior Consumer Sentinel Network Data Books. The most up to date information can be found online at ftc.gov/data
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Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners and are for educational purposes only. - Medical identity theft has existed in various forms for decades, but it was in 2006 that World Privacy Forum published the first major report about the crime. The report called for medical data breach notification laws and more research about medical identity theft and its impacts. Since that time, medical data breach notification laws have been enacted, and other progress has been made, particularly in the quality of consumer complaint datasets gathered around identity theft, including medical forms of the crime. This report uses new data arising from consumer medical identity theft complaint reporting and medical data breach reporting to analyze and document the geography of medical identity theft and its growth patterns. The report also discusses new aspects of consumer harm resulting from the crime that the data has brought to light
The FTC takes in reports from consumers about problems they experience in the marketplace. The reports are stored in the Consumer Sentinel Network (Sentinel), a secure online database available only to law enforcement. While the FTC does not intervene in individual consumer disputes, its law enforcement partners – whether they are down the street, across the nation, or around the world – can use information in the database to spot trends, identify questionable business practices and targets, and enforce the law.
Since 1997, Sentinel has collected tens of millions of reports from consumers about fraud, identity theft, and other consumer protection topics. During 2017, Sentinel received nearly 2.7 million consumer reports, which the FTC has sorted into 30 top categories. The 2017 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book (Sentinel Data Book) has a vibrant new look, and a lot more information about what consumers told us last year. You'll know more about how much money people lost in the aggregate, the median amount they paid, and what frauds were most costly. And you'll know much more about complaints of identity theft, fraud, and other types of problems in each state, too. The Sentinel Data Book is based on unverified reports filed by consumers. The data is not based on a consumer survey. Sentinel has a five-year data retention policy, with reports older than five years purged biannually.
This guide addresses the steps to take once a
breach has occured. For advice on implementing a
plan to protect consumers’ personal information, to
prevent breaches and unauthorized access, check
out the FTC’s Protecting Personal Information: A
Guide for Business and Start with Security: A Guide
for Business.
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FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Law enforcement's source for consumer complaints.
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Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
It is not to be construed or intended as providing legal advice.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl: Hollywood Meets America’s Favorite Gamegreendigital
Introduction
Leonardo DiCaprio is synonymous with Hollywood stardom and acclaimed performances. has a unique connection with one of America's most beloved sports events—the Super Bowl. The "Leonardo DiCaprio Super Bowl" phenomenon combines the worlds of cinema and sports. drawing attention from fans of both domains. This article delves into the multifaceted relationship between DiCaprio and the Super Bowl. exploring his appearances at the event, His involvement in Super Bowl advertisements. and his cultural impact that bridges the gap between these two massive entertainment industries.
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Leonardo DiCaprio: The Hollywood Icon
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1974. His journey to stardom began at a young age with roles in television commercials and educational programs. DiCaprio's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Luke Brower in the sitcom "Growing Pains" and later as Tobias Wolff in "This Boy's Life" (1993). where he starred alongside Robert De Niro.
Rise to Stardom
DiCaprio's career skyrocketed with his performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). earning him his first Academy Award nomination. He continued to gain acclaim with roles in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Titanic" (1997). the latter of which cemented his status as a global superstar. Over the years, DiCaprio has showcased his versatility in films like "The Aviator" (2004). "Start" (2010), and "The Revenant" (2015), for which he finally won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Environmental Activism
Beyond his film career, DiCaprio is also renowned for his environmental activism. He established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, focusing on global conservation efforts. His commitment to ecological issues often intersects with his public appearances. including those related to the Super Bowl.
The Super Bowl: An American Institution
History and Significance
The Super Bowl is the National Football League (NFL) championship game. is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. First played in 1967, the Super Bowl has evolved into a cultural phenomenon. featuring high-profile halftime shows, memorable advertisements, and significant media coverage. The event attracts a diverse audience, from avid sports fans to casual viewers. making it a prime platform for celebrities to appear.
Entertainment and Advertisements
The Super Bowl is not only about football but also about entertainment. The halftime show features performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry. while the commercials are often as anticipated as the game itself. Companies invest millions in Super Bowl ads. creating iconic and sometimes controversial commercials that capture public attention.
Leonardo DiCaprio's Super Bowl Appearances
A Celebrity Among the Fans
Leonardo DiCaprio's presence at the Super Bowl has noted several times. As a high-profile celebrity. DiCaprio attracts
The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Sagagreendigital
Introduction
The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
The Immediate Aftermath
The immediate aftermath of the Dwayne Johnson kidnappin
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1. 2013 Data Protection Maturity Survey Results
This research paper presents the survey findings and discusses the
trends from this year’s Data Protection Maturity survey. We also look
at how organizations can develop a best-practices approach to
data privacy, and look at some trends for the upcoming year.
January 2013
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2. 2013 Data Protection Maturity Survey Results
Overview
them, but also about compliance with statutory and
The job of protecting sensitive information has be-
industry regulations related to data privacy.
come more difficult in the last couple years. One
factor is the booming use of mobile devices, which
This research paper presents the survey findings, and
is putting considerable pressure on traditional net-
discusses the trends from this year’s Data Protection
work perimeter defenses. This growth also means
Maturity Survey. We will conclude by looking at how
that priceless corporate data is now as likely to be
organizations can develop a best-practices approach
outside of the corporate firewall as within its pro-
to data protection, and looking at some trends for the
tective reach. In addition, the adversaries intent in
upcoming year.
gaining illicit access to confidential data are growing in number and sophistication. In order to counter these trends, organizations need to develop and
maintain appropriate data protection best practices
that keep them compliant and secure.
In the 2013 results, we saw 6% of respondent organizations categorized as
having Optimal data protection maturity, with 26% classified as Operational,
41% labeled Standardizing, and 27% in
the Ad Hoc group.
In late-2012, Lumension conducted the 2nd annual
worldwide survey of organizational attitudes, policies and programs designed to protect sensitive
information – be it so-called “toxic” customer data
(PII) or valuable organizational intellectual property
(IP). Approximately 300 respondents from around
the globe representing organizations from very
small to 5000+ employees completed the survey,
which examined the challenges faced by organizations trying to protect data under their care today.
We not only asked about the threats they are facing
Changing IT Network Landscape
One cannot be in the IT security arena without having heard – or been impacted by – the “Bring Your
Own Device” (BYOD) or consumerization trends.
In fact, as Gartner states, [u]ser’s increasing attraction to unsupported electronic tools will push
IT organizations to offer new types of support.1 But
the extent to which it has been embraced – and
secured – varies greatly per our respondents.
Last year we saw an even split between those who
estimated the use of personally-owned devices in
the organization at 0 – 20% (46%) and those who
put it at 20 – 100% (45%). This year, we see the
gap reversing and widening somewhat, with more
organizations in the 20 – 100% (46%) than in the 0
– 20% range (42%). In both years we saw roughly 1
in 10 respondents admitting that they did not know
how many personally-owned devices were accessing organizational assets via the network, which
might be indicative of the risks associated with the
lack of comprehensive device visibility.
and how they are going about defending against
1. Gartner, Media Tablets and Beyond: The Impact of Mobile Devices on Enterprise Management (Jan-2012)
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3. 2013 Data Protection Maturity Survey Results
About 30% of organizations are reported to have minimal or no security
policies which address data protection concerns.
ening of access policies. In fact, this combined with
the increased use of personally-owned devices to
access organizational data and other resources,
suggest that organizations need to pay close attention to the changing IT network environment.
What portion of your organization’s regularly
used USB and mobile devices are personally
owned? Please consider flash drives, smartphones, tablets, etc.
Which of the following best describes your
firm’s policy for network access for personal
devices such as smart phones and tablets?
Open access is provided.
8.1%
We accept that personal devices will access corporate data and resources but
we try to educate users on the importance of security.
0 - 20%
42.2%
60 - 80%
9.7%
40 - 60%
13.6%
20 - 40%
11.7%
19.2%
20.1%
We do not currently allow them to access the network but may in the future.
80 - 100%
10.7%
A limited number of higher level employees are allowed to use their personal devices to access our corporate network.
Access for all devices is provided
through a DMZ or other isolated access
controls (e.g. email or web only).
Don’t know
12.0%
19.5%
14.9%
We do not currently allow them to access the network and there are no plans
to provide future access.
15.9%
Don’t know.
2.3%
We continued by looking into how employee-owned
mobile devices were administratively, legally or
And our respondents confirmed this when asked:
technically controlled within the organization. Once
“How are personal mobile devices, such as
again we see a majority of organizations (51%) ei-
phones and tablets, financially and administra-
ther currently blocking device access (31%) or us-
tively managed within your organization?” In 2012,
ing some sort of isolation controls (20%). It is in-
59% of respondents indicated these devices were
teresting to note that only “access with education”
classified as “Corporate Liability” – that is, they
increased – by a little over 6% – from last year’s
are an extension of the corporate network, with a
survey. While none of the other categories dropped
personal-use policy which is strictly defined. How-
significantly, in the aggregate we see a slight loos-
ever, in 2013 this dropped to 52%, with the biggest
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How are personal mobile devices, such as phones and tablets, financially and administratively
managed whithin your organization?
Other (please specify)
Personal Liability with corporate stipend
Personal Liability
Personal Liability with corporate reimbursement
Corporate Liability
2012
2013
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
increase seen in the “Personal Liability” – without
fidentiality rules (63%) and mobile device policies
reimbursement or stipend. This gives a good indi-
(59%). Interestingly, the customer confidential-
cation of just how far organizations have come in
ity rules response dropped almost 9% from 2012,
embracing the BYOD movement. However, again
while none of the other responses changed appre-
highlighting the need for organizations to pay
ciatively. In fact, much like last year, just under 50%
closer attention to the changing IT environment,
of organizations have set out an explicit statement
there is a dark side to this “Personal Liability” de-
of what rights the company retains to data on per-
vice statistic – it suggests that there is minimal or
sonal devices. Taken as a whole, this suggests that
no access policy, which puts data privacy initia-
employment agreements may not have kept pace
tives at risk.
with the changes in the IT environment – potentially putting confidential or sensitive data at risk.
In order to better understand the data protection
guidelines within organizations today, we asked
about the restrictions included in employee agreements. An overwhelming majority of the respondents indicated that corporate confidentiality (81%)
The average reported security spend
ratio (relative to overall IT budget)
dropped from 6.1% in 2011 to 5.6%
in 2012.
clauses were included, followed by customer con-
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Increasing Threats Landscape
Respondents were asked whether they had experienced any data security issues during the previous year
– by far the greatest issues were network intrusion by a virus or malware (58%), theft of IT assets such as
laptops (43%) and the accidental loss of data by employees (42%). These were the top-3 in 2012 as well.
Have you experienced any of the following incidents in the past year?
None
Industry- / Company-specific data espionage
Regulatory fines and lawsuits
Cyber attack on mobile platforms
Loss of sensitive data by 3rd party
Deliberate data theft by employees
USB-borne attack
General data theft by criminals
Targeted cyber attacks
Denial of Service (DoS) attacks
Software O/S vulnerability attacked
Accidental data loss by employees
Theft of IT assets (laptops, etc.)
Virus or malware network intrusion
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
It is interesting to note that the “none” category dropped
demonstrate the multitude of threat vectors and the
by almost 5% from 2012. However, the largest chang-
increasing magnitude and sophistication of attacks.
es from 2012 were seen in following categories:
This has led to an increasing feeling of endpoint in-
»» Virus or malware network intrusion...10% increase
security among IT professionals year on year, which
»» Targeted cyber attacks...7.5% increase
has risen from 59 percent to 67 percent since 2009. 2
»» Theft of IT assets (laptops, etc.)...6% increase
But in fact almost every category increased in some
amount, with only “cyber attack on mobile platforms” decreasing a bit. As such, these results mirror data presented in countless other reports which
The overwhelming perception that no
data protection regulations pertain suggests a fundamental disconnect between the regulatory landscape and our
respondents understanding of it.
2. Ponemon Institute, 2013 State of the Endpoint (Dec-2012)
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Evolving Organizational Landscape
At the heart of it, most cyberattacks against an
organization are designed to obtain valuable information, regardless of the type of attack – be it
“standard” malware, phishing expeditions or even
so-called Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks – or the motivations of the attacker, be they
cybercriminals bent on monetary gains, competitors seeking an edge, hacktivists sending a message, or even nation-states or their proxies. And
we’re seeing plenty of attacks, plenty of data
breaches, and plenty of costs associated with
these breaches:
»» According to the Ponemon Institute, 58% of
organizations have more than 25 malware
incidents each month, and another 20% are
unsure how many incidents they’re dealing with.3
»» The data breaches reported in 2012
increased almost 35% over 2011, according to
datalossdb.org. 4
»» The average cost of a data breach was about
$194 per record in 2011; of this, about 70%
were indirect costs such as lost business,
customer churn, etc. 5
»» About 70 – 80% of an organization’s market
value is based on intangible assets such as IP.6
while only about 21% indicated they did not. This
is roughly unchanged from the results we saw in
2012. On the other side, about 77% of our respondents proclaim that data security is a strategic initiative across the enterprise, while only about 12%
suggest it is not. This too is basically unchanged
from the results we saw in 2012. Interestingly, we
see weak correlation between the responses to
these two questions, which might indicate that just
because data security is a strategic initiative does
not mean that our respondents see it being adequately funded. Equally interesting was the drop in
average reported security spend ratio (relative to
overall IT budget) from 6.1% to 5.6% – not a large
decrease, but it does shed a certain light on what
our respondents considered sufficient resources.
How much do you agree with this statement?
“My organization has sufficient resources to
achieve compliance with data security policies and best practices.”
Strongly
Disagree
2.1%
Strongly Agree
Disagree
15.8%
18.8%
Protecting against data breaches requires a commitment from management and of resources. Almost 62% of our respondents indicate that they
have sufficient resources to achieve compliance
Unsure
17.5%
Agree
45.9%
with data security policies and best practices,
3. Ponemon Institute, 2013 State of the Endpoint (Dec-2012)
4. Based on data retrieved 11-Jan-2013.
5. Ponemon Institute, 2011 Cost of Data Breach Study (Mar-2012)
6. Ocean Tomo, http://www.oceantomo.com/about/intellectualcapitalequity
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Uncertain Regulatory Landscape
“Data security is a strategic initiative across
the enterprise.”
The survey looked into compliance with relevant
legal and industry regulations concerning data
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree 2.1%
10.3%
Unsure
10.6%
protection. Data privacy and data breach notification rules have been on the books for some
time now, and the regulatory environment is ever-changing as government and industry grapple
Strongly Agree
35.3%
with these issues.
Indeed, it seems our respondents are uncertain or
unaware about what statutory and industry regula-
Agree
41.8%
tions apply to their organizations. On average, just
over 25% of respondents claimed to be compliant
to any of the regulations, with planned compliance
at just about half that. This means that on average
roughly 60% of respondents did not think any of
But overall, these results bode well for the matu-
these regulations were applicable.
rity of organizational data privacy efforts. In general it seems that those setting and funding or-
Is your organization compliant with the following regulations, or do you plan to be compliant within the next 24 months?
ganizational strategy with respect to these efforts
understand the need for commitment in order to
avoid the top- and bottom-line impacts that arise
currently compliant
from a data breach.
compliance planned
not applicable
UK DPA
FSA (UK)
EC Directive
EU Privacy Directive
PCI DSS
Basel II
HIPAA / HITECH
SOX / GLBA / Red Flag
Data Privacy Laws**
Other (please list)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
**Includes State / National data privacy, data protection and/or data breach notification laws.
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Digging deeper, we find that just over 25% of re-
That notwithstanding, the overwhelming percep-
spondents state their organization are not com-
tion that none of the data privacy regulations per-
pliant with any data protection regulations, while
tain (both individually and in aggregate) suggests
about half of those folks suggest none of them are
a fundamental disconnect between the regulatory
actually applicable. However, as we noted in last
landscape and our respondents understanding of
year’s study, almost all jurisdictions have some
it. Organizations hoping to meet their data protec-
sort of data privacy law that applies, not only to
tion obligations need to understand all the regula-
confidential customer data but employee data as
tions which apply.
well – so these results are hard to understand.
True, the regulatory landscape is changing rapidly.
In 2012 we saw numerous new statutory regulations
coming on line (e.g., the “final rule” for HITECH or
the PDPA in Malaysia) or being pushed through the
legislative process (e.g., the work in the EU on the
GDPR), as well as changes to many industry regulations (such as the recently updated PCI DSS).
That said, most jurisdictions around the world have
some sort of data protection law which applies not
only to customer data but also employee personal
information. In addition, we’re starting to see governments becoming concerned about cyberespionage, at least when it comes to so-called critical
infrastructure; for instance, the recently signed US
National Defense Authorization Act gives the DOD
90 days to establish procedures for defense contractors to disclose cyber breaches.
The biggest threat issues seen in 2012
were: network intrusion by a virus or
malware (58%), theft of IT assets such
as laptops (43%) and the accidental
loss of data by employees (42%).
Rising to the Challenge
So, we see how respondents perceive the rising
threat environment, the evolving organizational
environment and the uncertain regulatory environment. But how are they coming to terms with the
data privacy challenges in light of all this? To find
out, we asked the survey respondents how they
were creating organization-wide data protection
policies, educating employees about these policies, and enforcing them via technical means.
Creating Data Protection Policies
We asked about the policies currently being used
in their organizations. Only 23% of respondents indicated that their organizations adhere to a bestpractice approach of formally developing extensive
security policies in which procedures, guidelines
and technology standards are actively utilized.
Almost twice as many (46%) indicated that they
have multiple security policies covering a majority
of data privacy concerns. Perhaps more worrying
are the 22% and 8% of organizations which have
minimal or no security policies which address data
protection concerns.
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What type of IT data protection policies exist?
None.
7.8%
A minimal high-level security policy
which address less than 25% of data
protection concerns.
21.8%
A minimal high-level security policy
which address less than 25% of data
protection concerns.
45.8%
Exhaustive, extensive, formally developed security policies, procedures,
guidelines and technology standards are
actively utilized.
23.4%
Other.
Educating Employees
Next we wanted to know the level of data protection
training employees get, which directly impacts their
understanding of the importance of those policies.
Here we see nearly half (49%) of respondents said
that their organizations have formal, ongoing training covering IT security best practices. Although
this is good news, it means that the other half have
either informal or ad hoc training (24%), one-time
training (16%) or no training at all (8%).
1.3%
While these numbers are essentially unchanged
from 2012, we did see a slight increase in both the
middling and none responses, while the sharpest (yet still minor) drop was seen in the minimal
response. None of this is terribly encouraging,
especially in light of the increasing complexity in
organizational IT environments and increasingly
What type of data protection training is offered
at your organization?
Formal, ongoing training covering IT security best practices.
48.8%
Informal or ad hoc: reactive, typically
event-driven notices sent to employees.
24.4%
One-time training, typically when the
employee first joins the company.
16.2%
None.
8.2%
Other (please specify)
2.4%
sophisticated threat environment – both, to some
extent, driven by the BYOD trend.
Roughly 1 in 10 respondents admit that
they did not know how many personallyowned devices were accessing organizational assets.
Here again we see that these numbers are in essence unchanged from 2012, with the exception of
the formal category which jumped 7.5% — good
news indeed. The biggest decreases (albeit only
about 4%) were seen in the informal and none categories. All this is encouraging because, as noted
last year, having a detailed data privacy policy is
worth little if employees are unaware of it – or the
implications of violating that policy.
Continued »
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Enforcing Data Protection Policies
cases these results are basically unchanged from
As IT security professionals know, having a strong
last year; the only area we saw a significant in-
data protection policy and an educated workforce
crease was in the email encryption category, which
are two important legs of a good data security
climbed about 5%.
strategy. The third is having the technical means
to enforce those policies – after all, policies are
Looking forward, we learned that full DLP (36%),
worthless if they are more theory than practice
Mobile Device Management (MDM, at 33%) and
and if security best practice transgressions are not
DLP “lite” and port / device control (26% each) are
halted before they cause any damage.
the top technology plans for the next two years.
This matches with what we learned last year, with
Therefore we asked what data security technolo-
the exception of full DLP – implementation plans
gies are being used in organizations today. Much
for full DLP jumped about 16%, which was by far
like last year, the three most commonly – and rel-
the biggest change we saw year-over-year. On
atively well understood – deployed technologies
the other side of that coin, both full DLP (43%)
were removable media or file encryption (56%),
and DLP “lite” (52%) were also noted as technolo-
port / device control (51%) and whole disk encryp-
gies for which there are no plans, along with DRM
tion (50%). On the other side, the three least com-
(59%) – exactly as seen in 2012, although the
monly deployed technologies were Data Rights
percentage of respondents mentioning full DLP
Management (DRM, at 17%), Data Loss Preven-
dropped by 14%.
tion (DLP) “lite” (22%), and full DLP (22%). In both
Which of the following technologies does your organization currently use, or plan to deploy
within the next 24 months?
currently deployed
plan to deploy
no plans
Removable media or file encryption
Port / Device control
Mobile device management
Whole disk encryption
Email encryption
Application data encryption (e.g. database)
DLP Lite (limited keyword / regex filtering )
Full DLP )Data Loss / Leak Prevention)
DRM (Digital Rights Management)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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A piecemeal approach to data protection can be worse than none at all as it offers a false sense of security that data is safe. Poorly configured endpoints represent a major source of vulnerabilities and IT teams
will want to ensure that all removable devices that are plugged in are visible and controlled, that all data
is automatically encrypted and that data privacy policies are enforced at a user level.
A View of US Corporate Data Protection Maturity
Formal maturity models, such as Common Capability Maturity® Model Integration (CMMI) from Carnegie-Mellon University and the UK’s Office of Government and Commerce (OGC) Portfolio, Programme
and Project Management Maturity Model (P3M3®) have been developed over time to assess organizational and process maturity.
Lumension developed a simplified Data Protection Maturity Model to analyze the survey data. Within
the model, the survey questions were classified into one of three broad categories: Technical Controls,
Administrative Controls or Organizational Motivation. Effective in-place Technical Controls were the
highest weighted category as these controls best represent pragmatic data protection action beyond
what might simply be unrealized corporate intention. The Model also incorporates some regional dependence accounting for the compliance regulations which vary across the globe. Based on complete
survey responses, each individual response was given a weighted score to create a composite Maturity
Score. The Maturity Scores are represented by the individual diamond-shaped points in the graphic
below. This Maturity Score classifies the respondent organization’s maturity level.
Continued »
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In 2012, we highlighted results for the UK Data Protection Model. This year, the results for North American respondents are shown. Respondent organizations were categorized into one of four maturity bins:
Optimal (6%), Operational (26%), Standardizing (41%) or Ad Hoc (27%).
Data Protection Maturity - North American Respondents
Maturity Level
Maturity Score vs. Corporate Size
Optimal
Respondent %
Individual Corporate Maturity
Corporate Maturity Trendline
Exhaustive Policies
Robust Technical Controls
Corporate and Financial Priority
6%
Operational
Well Developed Policies
Strong Technical Controls
Strong Organisational Commitment
26%
Standardizing
Partial Technical and Legal Policies
Modest Technical Controls
Moderate Organisational
Commitment
41%
Ad Hoc
No or Few Established Policies
Limited Technical Controls
Weak Organisational Commitment
27%
1-9
10-49
100-499
1000-1999
5000+
Corporate Size
Direct comparison are of course difficult, but there is a striking homogeneity in data protection maturity
across organizations of all sizes within the US in this year’s survey when compared to the much steeper
rise from Ad Hoc for the smallest UK organizations to Operational for the largest UK organizations
based on the 2012 survey.
To view the full survey results or learn about technologies to improve your organization’s data protection
program, please visit www.lumension.com/data-protection-maturity.
Continued »
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Conclusion
Policy: develop official policies with legal and liable
As the old bromide goes, the only thing that is con-
guidelines for both organization and employees. A
stant is change. IT departments are in the midst of
comprehensive data protection policy should be
some significant changes, driven by both organiza-
put in place to cover all devices no matter whether
tional and end user needs. Increasing use of per-
they are owned by the company or staff. IT policies
sonal devices to access organizational data and
should be regularly reviewed and updated to fortify
increasingly sophisticated attacks from motivated
against ever evolving exploit techniques.
adversaries are just two of these that impact the
protection of sensitive organizational and customer
Training: educate end users and staff regularly
data. In the last year, 58% of our respondents indi-
to ensure awareness of these policies and the
cated that their organization had been infiltrated by
importance of data protection. The approach of
a virus or malware, while another 42% had employ-
simply ensuring that staff, upon commencement
ees accidentally lose data.
of employment, sign-up to a policy which might
have remained unchanged for several years is no
The growth in the BYOD model and the gradual
longer adequate.
erosion of the traditional organizational network
boundary serves to remind us that a best-in-class
Technical control: do not forget low hanging fruit.
approach to data protection should not only fo-
Enforcement starts at a simple level – ensure that
cus on comprehensive administrative policies and
anti-malware software is up-to-date and promptly
pragmatic technical controls, but must also find its
deploy security patches. Investigate encryption
origin in the core of the organization. Indeed, orga-
technologies fundamental to providing protection
nizations must engage on multiple fronts to provide
for your data. Small and mid-market companies
superior data privacy:
may find it easier to implement solutions such as
device control to eliminate additional risk without
Visibility: understand, through surveys and tech-
requiring the effort and overhead of a full DLP so-
nical measures, how consumer devices are being
lution. As financial constraints allow, implement
utilized within the organization. This is needed as
increasingly sophisticated technical controls which
a baseline to understand basic risk and behavior
concentrate on reinforcing the business’ mission
and to recruit executive buy-in for future measures.
and have strategic commitment from above.
Cultural indoctrination: make data protection core to
the mission of the organization with executive backing. Data protection awareness and understanding
should be as “everyday” as locking the front door.
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About Lumension Security, Inc.
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