Month: June 2013

Data Security & Privacy

Basic Guidelines Every Company Should Consider to Combat Cyber-Threats

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The unauthorized release of mission-critical data presents a multitude of problems for victimized companies, but there are several steps a business can take to mitigate the risk of data loss and subsequent collateral damage.  Speaking at Georgetown University, U.S. Deputy Attorney General, James Cole, itemized some best practices for businesses to follow (it bears repeating, even if […]

Data Security & Privacy

Google, Facebook, and Other Tech Firms Face ‘Image Crisis’ Over Gov’t Spying Programs

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Ever since Mr. Edward Snowden released classified information about the U.S. spying program “Prism,” a dirty little secret within the tech service industry has emerged – namely, that when it comes to securing mission-critical data, companies like Google, Facebook, Yahoo, etc., must, in accordance with the law, hand over such data, thereby throwing a wrench into […]