PORTLAND, Ore. -- Don't be the subject of tomorrow's negative news headlines. CenterTools, LLC. maker of the DriveLock™ security software today announced the immediate availability of a white paper that addresses the most important steps an organization should take to put a stop to unauthorized security breaches and data loss.
Entitled "Learning from Data Breaches," the white paper analyzes news reports from four recent cases of data theft or loss at TJX, Co. owner of the T.J. Maxx and Marshals discount chains, The Boeing Company, Certegy, a check-cashing subsidiary of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., and the Georgia Department of Health Services.
The analysis summarizes recommendations for what could have been done to prevent these data losses and provides practical tips and measures that organizations can take, from securing wireless networks to encrypting data.
"With a few preventive measures, many organizations could substantially reduce the risk of security breaches, identity fraud and the subsequent lawsuits that are sure to follow the release of private information," said Joern Wettern, vice president for technology, CenterTools.