This document discusses security and ethics issues related to data breaches. It notes that in recent years there have been some massive data breaches, including over 77 million customer account details being hacked from Sony's PS3 network. Malware and SQL coding have accounted for many breaches. A 2010 report found that over 71% of hacking attacks were carried out via remote access and desktop services. While awareness programs are helpful for prevention, encryption is also gaining ground. Data breaches increased 7% in 2010 and can be very costly for companies to resolve. Going forward, secure data access, inhibit copying of resources, keep systems updated, and use strong passwords and encryption were recommended to help prevent further breaches.

1. Security and ethics
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2. Last Year...............

3.  Sony's PS3 network was hacked leading to one of
the greatest leaks in history.......
 Over 77 million customers
account details where hacked.
 US government also claimed
involvement in a massive breach
in 2011 involving Social Security
nos.

4. Will Anonymous be one of the many hackers that take control?

5. Their rise to fame could indicate so!
Could Facebook be their next target?

6. Malware
 Is becoming a major problem..
within the hospitality and financial services sector
 In 2010 SQL coding accounted for 80% of breaches
 It can come in many forms....

7. Types include
 Adware
 Spyware
 Hijackers
 Toolbars
 Dialers

8. In a 2010 report
 Over 71 % of Hacking attacks where carried out on
remote access and desktop services.
 This motive was carried out via the vendors
authentication
 Other attacks include Social, Misuse and Physical

9. In a 2010 US Data Breach Study
 43% of companies told victims of breach within one
month of happenings
 For the first time on record, malicious attacks are their
highest cause financially
 Awareness programs are the best solutions, yet
encryption is gaining ground.

10. In 2010 Breaches Increased by 7%

11.  Data breaches cost in the region of $214 for each
record.
 With the most costly one being in the region of $35.3
million to resolve
 That’s a lot of money, especially
for smaller firms

12.  Organisations have begun to be more proactive in
minding themselves from breach attacks.
 In 2010 we seen an increase in the US in organisations
reacting more sufficiently under a month period
together with companies investing in better IT security
structure

13. Companies have invested heavily in fixing data breaches
imposed which is appearing to pay off sufficiently.

14. Do we know the people who have access to our details?

15. Cover ups by business’s and disclosure of personal
details have in industries in the US such as
Technology and Education.

16. ?

17. Should the FBI or have they clamped down
significantly implement massive fines for breach?

18. Sen Leahy thinks so.....
With companies facing up to 5 years Imprisonment

19. What about Laws in Ireland?

20. Data Commissioner feels resources just aren't there!

21. The Current Economic climate in Ireland doesn't make
things any better!
Social networking has become an area of concern for the
Data Commissioner to control

22. Should we worry?

23.  With a rise in breaches in the Republic by 350% in
2010 data commissioner feels it has become a problem

24.  Croke park was also at the centre of controversary with
a massive breach of its database of up to 500,000
members

25. Going Forward how can it be prevented?

26.  Secure all data in the intranet especially with
administrator.
 Inhibit copying of Resources eg. USB, CD Burning.
 Have Knowledge of your Intruder or potential ones.
 Use a Proxy server for both internal and external with a
Linux server connecting them
 Ensure the server is constantly kept up to date and
maintained
 Throw caution with SQL servers with excellent
passwords and encryption installed

27. But the question Remains?

28. The elephant in the room is whether breaches are
going to get bigger and redevelop over time