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Consumer Influences on Most Trusted for Privacy
March 4, 2010
FoxBusiness.com called the other day asking if we might be interested in talking about our annual Most Trusted Companies for Privacy study. Permalink

Use What Works to Create a Culture of Privacy
December 20, 2009
I was in an industrial facility recently and noticed large banners on the walls proclaiming “12 Years without a Safety Incident. Permalink

Training Is the Strongest Link
December 10, 2009
Today we held a RIM College event featuring three noted experts in corporate privacy training programs -- namely, Dean Forbes (Merck), Bob Posch (Merck) and John Block (Media Pro). Permalink

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Ponemon Data Cited in CNN Travel Tips Column

The Ponemon Institute's April 22 study, The Cost of a Lost Laptop, was used by CNN.com writer Debra Alban in her recent Road Warriors article, How To Safeguard Your Data As You Travel.

The Ponemon Institute's April 22 study, The Cost of a Lost Laptop, was used by CNN.com writer Debra Alban in her recent Road Warriors article, How To Safeguard Your Data As You Travel. Alban cited the $49,246 figure as the total cost impact of a lost laptop, as well as the nearly $20,000 difference when data on a lost laptop is encrypted. Among the tips offered in Alban's article:

Use Encryption

Turn off wireless connection when not in use

Use anti-glare filters to prevent eavesdropping

Back-up data regularly

Ask wireless service provider to wipe out info on lost mobile devices

Connect via VPN whenever possible