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Direct Computer Resources CEO Joseph Buonomo Announces Industry/Government Program to Address Economics for Cyber Security.

Washington, D.C. (April 5, 2010) —The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Internet Security Alliance (ISA) released a new report and program designed to assist private sector organizations to better analyze the true economic costs of cyber incidents and a pragmatic program to prevent and mitigate these attacks at the National Press Club on March 31st. ... Read More

Direct Computer Resources, Inc., Outlines Cyber Security Policy Implementation at National Press Club, White House Meetings.

Washington, D.C. (December 3, 2009) — In the company of Internet Security Alliance (ISA) Board Members, Direct Computer Resources President and CEO Joseph Buonomo detailed how the Obama Administration can best implement comprehensive policies to create a sustained system of cyber security during a news conference at the National Press Club on December 3 and in meetings with senior White House staff. ... Read More

(Dec. 3, 2009) — DCR President and CEO Joseph Buonomo addresses the National Press Club about Cyber Security with ISA President Larry Clinton (seated, right).

Safety Act: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Designates DataVantage Global Software as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology.

DCR meets with Rep. Bennie Thompson, Homeland Security Committee Chairman

(June 2009) — As part of a recent Internet Security Alliance Board Meeting, Direct Computer Resources President and CEO Joseph Buonomo greeted Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. DCR officials also spent time discussing cyber security issues with Rep. Anthony Weiner (D- NY); Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI); Sen. Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT); and Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX).

Industry Headlines

Privacy Matters: When Is Personal Data Truly De-identified?

New rules possible for patient de-identification. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is about to rule whether health care entities will need to notify patients if their de-identified data — patient data that has been stripped of all potential for identifying individuals, which is often used for research and development — is breached. ... Read More

Databases' Most Serious Vulnerability: Authorized Users

New Dark Reading report outlines threats posed to databases by end users — and how to protect your data — While today's headlines might be full of compromises and SQL injection attacks, most database leaks are still caused by end users who have legitimate access to the data, experts say. Yet, according to "Protecting Your Databases From Careless End Users," a new report published today by Dark Reading, many enterprises still don't do enough to protect data from accidental leaks or insider theft. ... Read More

850,000 Doctors Could Be Hit by Potential Data Breach from Insurer's Stolen Laptop

AMA has asked the BlueCross BlueShield Assn. to meet regarding the data breach — A missing computer belonging to a BlueCross BlueShield Assn. employee also includes Social Security numbers of more than 100,000 physicians — and all the data are unencrypted. ... Read More

And You Thought a Prescription Was Private

Obama administration to strictly enforce new rules that will plug some gaping holes in our federal health privacy laws. — Prescriptions, and all the information on them — including not only the name and dosage of the drug and the name and address of the doctor, but also the patient's address and Social Security number — are a commodity bought and sold in a murky marketplace, often without the patients' knowledge or permission. ... Read More

CEOs Underestimate Security Risks, Survey Finds

Top executives were less aware of specific security incidents at their companies than other C-level executives, and are more confident that data breaches can be easily avoided. — The Ponemon survey of 213 CEOs, CIOs, COOs and other senior executives reveals what appears to be a perception gap concerning information security issues between CEOs and other senior managers. ... Read More

Credit Crunch Crunches Data Security

Data Quality News, UK: Credit crunch could lead to data quality breach. — The credit crunch has resulted in increasing volatility in the financial sector prompting a technology expert to warn companies to go to greater lengths to prevent the compromise of data quality and security. ... Read More

Data Loss a Pricey Blunder

Denver Post: Your brand and reputation may be seriously compromised. — Initial costs of a security breach might amount to $90 to $305 per person, and that doesn't include the cost of subsequent lawsuits. ... Read More

Theft of Personal Data More Than Triples in 2008

USA Today: Thieves direct their resources to weak links. — Sensitive personal data is being systematically stolen from companies, government agencies, colleges and hospitals. ... Read More

A Chronology of Data Breaches

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: Data breaches in the U.S. — Over 230 million data records of U.S. residents have been exposed due to security breaches from January 2005 through June 2008. ... Read More

Businessweek (6/11/2010) — The Data Privacy Threat.

Few organizations are equipped to deal effectively with new threats, rules and regulations. Here's what the Corporate Executive Board suggests they should do about it. ... Read More