File security newsNews about file security, keeping sensetive files in secureCompanies need to work out a coherent security password policy- June 20, 2005 Companies need to work out a coherent security password policy and insist that employees use secure - but memorable - passwords, with a lock-out policy stopping repeated wrong password entries.http://www.findprotected.com/support/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=53 Effective security policy- June 20, 2005 Effective security policy An approach to information security has changed radically for the past decades. To protect confidential information assets, the company now needs a comprehensive security policy. Information is an essential element of overall business activity Information security has always been essential for..http://www.findprotected.com/ The need to ensure any IT defense mechanisms should NOT jeopardize staff or customer- June 20, 2005 The security issue is how to make information safe when a user's personal data is being transmitted outside the company walls. Several years ago, it was just individual hackers messing around: it was a pain but it wasn't dangerous. Now we have consortiums of hackers who are paid to get information.http://www.findprotected.com/support/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=52 Combating the crooks requires a holistic approach to data security- June 20, 2005 The new consistent approach to information security includes creating more secure online access methods, better customer authentication, hiring dedicated data security staff and improving the way large amounts of data are stored or moved.http://www.findprotected.com/support/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=51 Information security policy elaboration with mind map- June 10, 2005 Nowadays information security is a big challenge for most organizations. Threatening inside the company multiply outside threatening from hostile information environment. Developing information security policy is the first step of organization to manage its' risks and safety. Developing a policy is a difficult process and mind mapping can help.http://www.mind-pad.com/solutions/mind-map-security-policy.htm Using SSN as passwords caused identitity theft- June 9, 2005 Jackson Community College''s computer system security was breached by a hacker who may have downloaded encrypted passwordshttp://www.findprotected.com/support/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=47 Why is it so hard for people to remember strong passwords- June 8, 2005 Password protection issues are very much indicative of what happens when a technical requirement runs afoul of basic human tendencies and capabilities. Sometimes it seems that every website, network area, application, and even every computer requires us to enter a user ID and password.http://www.findprotected.com/support/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=48 Simple Password Policy- June 5, 2005 Here are some suggestions on how to handle all of your passwords: It maybe wise to use different type of passwords, depending on the importance of protected information.http://www.findprotected.com/support/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=43 Put policies before products in IT security battle- June 4, 2005 Education has to be directed to IT security staff so they can more effectively manage the technology already in place. The view within enterprises is that more dollars will solve security problems, but it is really about implementing and maintaining the right policies.http://www.findprotected.com/support/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=42 |