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The top five internal security threats
It's widely known that internal staff are the biggest threat to IT security, but what specifically should an employer watch out for? more
US gov't: Treat personal data 'like toxic waste'
Computer scientists in the US have advised organisations to be extremely cautious when handling information that can be used to identify individuals more
Home Office laptop and disc 'bought on eBay'
IT repair technicians near Manchester have found an encrypted Home Office CD under the keyboard of a laptop, apparently purchased recently on eBay more
Data breaches cost an average business £1.4m
The vast majority of lost data is accidental rather than a result of any criminal activity, researchers claim more
ICO: Data-breach spate 'no worse' than normal
The Information Commissioner's Office has said the recent surge of data-breach reports does not indicate a rise in security lapses more
PGP: Encryption alone no cure for data breaches
In the fight against security breaches, PGP chief executive Phil Dunkelberger cautions that encryption by itself is not the answer more
Keeping mobile data from going walkabout
Mobile email is no longer the preserve of upper management but providing access to company information on the go has its risks more
Public gets more savvy about data security
An ICO survey has found people are taking more care with their personal information, suggesting the recent spate of high-profile data breaches has had an impact more
ICO urges gov't to retain data-theft laws
The watchdog has warned it is vital the government resists pressure to water down laws that could jail people selling stolen personal details more
Don't blame 'stupid users' for data breaches
A defence researcher claims companies need to move away from the idea of command and control of their employees and get them on side when it comes to improving IT security more
Symantec, RSA call for unified data-breach law
At the RSA security conference the vendors argued the case for a single US federal data-breach notification law, echoing similar demands last year in the UK more
How to avoid liability for a data breach
Data breaches can be costly not only for customers but for the business involved. Implementing certain measures, however, can limit liability more
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Google sponsors open source security p...
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Featured Talkback
On the contrary, if vendors were forced to stand behind their products it should increase innovation. It would force more, and better , testing before hitting the sales floor, resulting in fewer updates and less downtime for the consumer. At present the EULA removes responsibility from the vendor, and moves it to the user, which is a step backward. Make the vendor responsibility for their code.
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RSA: Vendor liability may stifle innovation
