RSA Keynote Address by PGP CEO Phil Dunkelberger
March 23, 2010
Phil Dunkelberger RSA Keynote - Abridged “Those that cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” -George Santayana The history of the information technology sector is one of constant transformation and reinvention. Whether it’s hardware platforms migrating from mainframes to mini-computers, to personal computers to smart phones or proprietary application interfaces being recreated for web browsers, the IT sector has distinguished itself by its rate of innovation and the ability to transition from one ...more
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Security in the Trenches
April 14, 2010
We just completed a survey of federal IT security professionals to examine the data protection posture of government agencies. Through the survey, sponsored by CA, we wanted to see whether or not there is consistency in the perception of rank-and-file employees and executive management as it pertains to the safeguarding of sensitive information, regulatory compliance, and the day-to-day management and execution of a security program. What we found was interesting, and in keeping with what ...more
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The Road to Data Breach is Paved with Good Intentions
April 19, 2010
We recently completed some new research with Accenture in which we were surprised to find that, in spite of all the attention being paid to data protection, and in spite of new and updated data protection regulations, complacency is beginning to settle in among many companies. Yes, I said complacency. Oh, don’t get me wrong: most organizations have good intentions with regard to data protection, but we all know where the road paved ...more
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Ponemon Institute/Crowe Horwath HIPAA HITECH Compliance Webinar
April 23, 2010
Curious about what American citizens think about the privacy of their sensitive medical information and how public opionion affects HIPAA HITECH compliance? The Ponemon Institute and Corwe Horwath will present a webinar on May 20th on the issue. Among the points of discussion: • How are key stakeholders responding to increased PHI privacy regulations? • How frequently are healthcare organizations testing and updating their HIPAA/HITECH compliance programs? • How prevalent are deficiencies in HIPAA/HITECH compliance ...more
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Think Before you Cloud
May 13, 2010
A few years ago, when wireless networking was still relatively new, there were numerous reports of enterprising employees who, frustrated with the pace of new technology integration in their workplace, took it upon themselves to deploy rogue access points – often hidden behind furniture or above drop-down ceiling panels – in order to provide convenient mobility around the office. Problem was these clandestine devices, while providing a benefit to the user, were not industrial ...more
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Benchmarking Information Security Efficiency
July 1, 2010
Recently the Ponemon Institute completed a new project, the Security Efficiency Benchmark Study, the purpose of which was to learn what IT security leaders in the UK and European think are the key components to having an efficient and effective security operation. In other words, we wanted to know what is necessary for achieving data security goals and protect information assets and infrastructure. As more and more organizations appoint chief information security officers and increase investments ...more
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Integrated, Holistic Security Strategies
July 12, 2010
Holistic is a popular word these days. Often applied to food and medicine, the word conjures images of natural, healthy living, but the word holistic refers to the function of an entity as a whole, including the interdependence of all its parts. Given this broader meaning, holistic can (and should) be applied when thinking strategically about the way a business organization operates. Successful, well-functioning organizations most adapt to change, be flexible in their relationships, and innovative in their ...more
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Information Governance in the Cloud
July 15, 2010
Just a brief note to bring our recent webinar to your attention. I presented Information Governance in the Cloud along with the good people at Symantec. The presentation is based in part on results from our earlier report, Flying Blind in the Cloud. If you want to view the webinar, presented on the Windows Live Meeting platform, please click here. If you have any questions or comments about this issue, our report, or the webinar, we'd ...more
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Poor Privacy Practice is Ailing Healthcare Industry
November 9, 2010
It has been more than six years since the ChoicePoint data breach thrust the issue of privacy protection into the headlines. Since then hundreds of information security failures have been disclosed and the tools and techniques used to keep sensitive information safe have advanced at a healthy pace. Recent incidents in the healthcare industry, however, strongly suggest that best practices have not been universally adopted. Looking deeper into this issue with our recent Benchmark Study on Patient ...more
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Compliance Like a Club
January 31, 2011
Have you ever noticed how some organizations wield compliance like a club when marketing their products or services? They remind you of the latest in information security regulations, such as the HITECH Act or Mass 201 CMR 17, and then menacingly predict doom for those who transgress. If you fail to comply, their messages warn like a cross schoolmarm, the boogey man will flash his regulator badge and lower the boom (unless, of course, you buy the ...more
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