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Data security on the road

We all know the demands that executives have to always be available, to be able to access and share corporate data at any time with their staff and other stakeholders, and being on the road doesn’t alter this to any degree. Executives demand the ability to use mobile devices to continue to run the business. The challenge is not simply how to keep these devices and the data stored on the devices safe, but how to keep the data secure as it moves and is communicated across and through these devices. I was recently disembarking a flight, when the CFO I was sitting next to had to run back on the plane to retrieve her corporate iPad, which she had inadvertently left in the seat pocket. Most seasoned travelers have likely experienced a similar feeling of despair as they try to recapture their device that holds all the sensitive data.

: DAVE ANDERSON, SENIOR DIRECTOR, VOLTAGE SECURITY; Viewpoints; Posted On Friday, 19 July 2013 09:59

Revealed: Growing levels of deception in the UK...192.com launches background reports on individuals to counter scams

Fraud hits UK individuals for £9 billion[1]

National survey finds 45% of individuals have been victims of a con

50% admit to disguising aspects of their personal profile

Romance or ‘dating fraud’ grew by 33% last year

People-finding website 192.com has uncovered widespread fraud and deception in the UK. The site polled 2,000 Brits[2] finding half of the respondents to have fabricated fundamental aspects of their life, including: their address, age, relationship status, job and financial solvency.

: THEA HICKMAN; Case Studies; Posted On Friday, 19 July 2013 09:40

Cyber Intelligence Europe shows how to aggressively tackle cybercrime and calls for co-operation between the public and private sectors in the fight against the menace

Cybercrime is an ever increasing worry for many governments and law enforcement agencies. Many countries are uncertain about their cyber boundaries and how to combat the sophisticated cyber threats/attacks that they face. Cyber Intelligence Europe will offer attendees the opportunity to hear in-depth presentations on the strategies for combating cybercrimes and the cooperation between the public and private sector. ‘Cybercrime is a hidden reality. Cyber criminals hide behind boundaries, geographical boundaries do not apply to them, law enforcement has numerous boundaries and corporates hide behind the boundary that cyber is a technical issue. Everyone is affected by technology, and all must realise and respond to their risks. It's time to get as organised as organised crime.’ - Mike Hurst, CSCSS Director, Cyber Fraud Investigation and Prevention

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Exhibitions; Posted On Friday, 19 July 2013 08:56

Again, BSIA stresses the need to engage the services of professional information destruction supplier as ICO set to fine NHS £200, 000 after computers containing patient records were sold on eBay

The importance of using a professional information destruction supplier was reinforced last week as it was revealed that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is to levy a £200,000 fine against the NHS after computers containing patient records were sold on eBay.