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comment-status

Posted by: admin 16 years, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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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