Is there something fundamentally wrong with our thinking? Anthem is only the latest victim of the multiple victims last year. Over 1 Billion records were breached or stolen in 2014 and human error or accidents are the cause 25% of the time (Network World story). “Mega breaches are the defining trend, exposing tens of millions … Read more
At the hackers were there for several weeks(maybe months)- copying and taking data before they started deleting data, and breaking stuff. Every day more malware (malicious software) is being created which is very hard to detect – why do you think Symantec says that anti virus is dead, the defenses of a network must contain more … Read more
Here are some dos and don’ts from the Riverdale (Md) Volunteer Fire Department (not all are reproduced here) Do install smoke detector Do check heating system for blockage, and maintain system Do check the electric cords for wear and replace if necessary Don’t put ashtrays on sofa or sofa arms Don’t leave space heaters unattended … Read more
First the latest SC magazine: http://www.scmagazine.com/anthem-brings-in-mandiant-to-investigate-resolve-breach/article/396749/ 1. Anthem did right in discussing and revealing the breach “early”, as most companies sit on the information and reveal after several months. 2. Did not encrypt data due to needing speed for various reasons (mining the data etc. Although it is questionable whether that would have hindered the … Read more
There are many quotes, and we have endured many breaches in the last year and a half: FBI Director James Comey interview (from October 2014) http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-director-james-comey-on-threat-of-isis-cybercrime/ Good quote: “James Comey: When someone sends you an email, they are knocking on your door. And when you open the attachment, without looking through the peephole to see who … Read more