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comment-status

Posted by: admin 16 years, 5 months ago

As with every blog out there, we've been battling comment and trackback spam. I had turned off comments altogether, but now have turned them back on. Comments are still protected by WiKID Strong Authentication, but you can add a comment anonymously. Here's how to do it:

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How-much-to-spend-on-data-breach-protection

Posted by: admin 16 years, 5 months ago

In a previous post, I discussed how much to spend on information security based on Gordon & Loeb's book Managing Cybersecurity Resources: A Cost-Benefit Analysis. The crux: spend no more than 37% of your expected loss.

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How-to-get-an-unlimited-information-security

Posted by: admin 16 years, 5 months ago

In the past, I have blogged about how much to budget for info sec, how information security creates value for a company, and other posts designed to help info sec personnel make their case. Well, now I have decided that that is all bunk compared to the advice I am about to give. The new tactic: Bribery.

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drive-by-pharming-seen-in-the-wild

Posted by: admin 16 years, 5 months ago

Symantec has spotted Drive-by pharming attacks in the wild

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tjx-sales-not-affected-by-breach

Posted by: admin 16 years, 5 months ago

Continuing the discussion about Brand Damage,breach costs and The PCI security standards, TJX reported higher sales despite suffering the largest breach known. Same store sales increased 6%, higher than analysts expected. Consumer sentiment seem to confirm my contention that information security is not a key element of the TJX brand:

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