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Plumbing Internal Security Risks: Data Leak Facts and Fixes

Overview Whether through malice or neglect, organizational data leaks occur daily. Research demonstrates the potential for devastating corporate losses in the wake of such incidents - in terms of customers, litigation, penalties and reputation. Companies can take steps to lessen the risks and to meliorate data security measures. Planning should include the following directives: make information security a "Business strategy" not just an IT department issue. ? Identify "sensitive data" and draw up an organization-wide plan to secure it, educate all employees about their roles in implementing the plan and incorporate effective technology to help keep data safe.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	IBL Tech	File Format	PDF
Date Published	June 2007
Format	White Papers
Topics	Security Management, Data Recovery - Security

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