Balancing The Information Security Program
The ability to create, transmit, and store information far exceeds the ability to secure it. The continued assault on information assets is being perpetrated through sophisticated scams devised by organized crime, foreign government espionage groups, employees, contractors and others. The largely accepted view and standard is that the protection of information assets is a technology function and hence in many organizations all “controls”... [Read More...]
Information Defense Interviewed by Reputation Communications
Mr. Marty Schmidt was interviewed by Reputation Communications for their monthly June 2010 Newsletter regarding “Protecting Your Online Privacy”. Reputation Communications based in New York City is a leading organization that assists high profile individuals protect and maintain their online reputations. A link to the interview can be found at: Reputation Communications June 2010 Newsletter Read More →
Information Defense at ASIS NYC Event
Mr. Marty Schmidt was a featured panel speaker at the ASIS NYC Chapter event meeting on April 30, 2010 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. Along with five other panel members each speaking on various topics from counterfeit pharmaceuticals to anti money laundering, Marty spoke about the threats that organizations are facing in protecting their intellectual property. “Organized crime, foreign government sponsored espionage, and employees... [Read More...]
How Rootkits Are Threatening Smartphone Security
Think your cell phone conversations are secure? Think again….computer scientists at Rutgers University have shown how a familiar type of personal computer security threat can now attack new generations of smart mobile phones, Read More →
Google and NSA an Unlikely Duo
According to the Associated Press the National Security Agency and Google are reportedly teaming up in an effort to combat cyber attacks. Read More →
Rising Threat from Cyber Attacks
The threat from cyber attacks is on the rise. On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that 2,411 companies had been the victims of a hacking operation that was part of an 18-month global attack that exposed vast amounts of personal and corporate secrets and intellectual property to theft. The attacks, which originated in Europe and China, targeted major corporations and government agencies including pharmaceutical giants Merck & Co. and... [Read More...]
Cyber Security Is First The Lawyer’s Responsibility To Corporate Clients
At first blush this proposition seems counterintuitive. Isn’t cyber security the domain of the corporation’s CIO? Let’s not be mistaken the CIO or CISO play major roles but the answer still is No. Three critical reasons why include: (1) the CIO can neither create nor maintain the attorney client privilege without general counsel’s direction of the corporation’s cybersecurity efforts; (2) for the same reasons, general... [Read More...]
Citibank Computers Hacked by Russian Cyber Gang
In additional cyber security news, the Wall Street Journal reported today that Citibank was the victim of a hack by what appears to be a Russian cyber gang that resulted in the loss of tens of millions of dollars. The attack also targeted two other entities, at least one of which is a government agency. The attack was discovered over the summer, but could have taken place as much as a year earlier. The case is being investigated by the FBI with... [Read More...]
Obama Appoints Cyber Security Czar – Howard A Schmidt
Seven months into his term, President Obama has appointed Howard A. Schmidt to the role of cyber security chief. He will report to the National Security Council and will have regular access to the President. Mr. Schmidt is an industry veteran who previously served the Bush White House. He was formerly the chief information security officer at Ebay, the chief information officer at Microsoft and worked in computer security for the Air Force, the... [Read More...]
Personal Data & Information Privacy Compromised by Technology
A recent trip got me thinking about technology and the ramifications it imposes on data privacy, our safety and our lives. The thought started as I watched in amazement as each passenger on my flight readily handed over his or her credit card to purchase a snack. Many didn’t need it, certainly not the person next to me, but that’s off the point. Those who tried to pay in greenbacks were told the airline does not accept cash. Does this trouble... [Read More...]
