Security: Avoiding the Big Guys’ Mistakes

Posted by Jim Van on April 23, 2011 under data security, entrepreneur, security, small business | 3 Comments to Read

The IT Industry is FINALLY focusing on an issue that should have always been on the front burner: Security. And, with good reason: In the first two weeks of April, 2011 (this is being written in the third week of April), news headlines have revealed no fewer than 30 MAJOR breaches, affecting millions of consumers and businesses, exposing sensitive data to prying eyes.

Some of the cyberworld’s biggest repositories of data, including giant Epsilon, were breached, affecting 3 out of every 4 US consumers, and 6 out of every 10 US businesses. And the damage didn’t stop at the border: Canadian and other overseas consumers and businesses where also affected.

Several federal agencies have also experienced recent breaches, exposing not only taxpayer and government data, but also jeapordizing national security.

So, what gives? Read more of this article »