Information Security. We all read about it, with the latest virus scare, the newest Microsoft vulnerability, the trade-secret-theft dujour -- but most don't truly understand it.
Information Security is not simply something that can be handed off to your IT Manager or your Security Officer to address. It's far more than that. Threats to your information abound, and from sources as diverse as rogue computers and unlocked dumpsters. There isn't a single fix, nor a single champion.
Protecting your information, securing your company's life blood, takes a cooperative effort.
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| Financial losses in millions of dollars | from CSI 2007 Computer Crime and Security Survey |
So many threats, so many options to respond. How well are you prepared to meet today's, and tomorrow's, threats? Take this Simple Quiz to See How "InfoSec Aware" You Are
Whether you are a Fortune 500 corporation or a small business, your risk is huge. Data breaches are costly to deal with, and are becoming more prevalent every day. They are also becoming more costly, with more data at risk and more penalties imposed.
On average, it costs business $202 per record breached, 11 percent more than in 2006. Because of the large numbers of records we keep, the average loss per incident was almost $6.6 million, with the largest costing nearly $32 million.
Most companies rely on their IT department to protect their information, yet they can provide only partial security. Data loss comes from a variety of sources, only some of which can be prevented through IT intervention. What you need is someone with experience in addressing all forms of information protection. That's where TechSafe Consulting comes in.