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There is simply no such thing anymore as Online security when using email programs or FTP sites to send sensitive data over the Internet. It is well documented that data security breaches and cyber-crime are on the rise. In fact, the U.S. Commerce Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have formed task forces specifically to address this growing security problem.
Files can no longer be assumed to be safe while in transit using FTP protocols and must be managed carefully through all steps of the transfer. We cannot stress enough that businesses must be on high alert when sending confidential files over the Internet. Document Security Suites is alerting corporations and agencies to the real threats posed by internal and external sabotage as explained in the Cyber Crime report at the right, and with these important news items:
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May 2011
The year is 1977, and it's time to file your income tax. You contact your tax preparer on the avocado green rotary dial phone, gather your tax papers, hop into your Pinto, put an eight-track in and drive to the accountant's office. Little did we know then, but 1977 was a very important year in the advancement of information technology.
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May 2011
In the last decade, the role and use of technology in accounting firms has rapidly evolved. During this time, there has been a growing need to improve efficiency and communications. Employees needed to be able to share and access information right from their desks. At the same time, clients wanted to be able to access their own information, including tax returns and financial...
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October 21, 2010
A computer flash drive containing the names, addresses, and personal health information of 280,000 people is missing - one of the largest recent security breaches of personal health data in the nation. "We deeply regret this unfortunate incident," said Jay Feldstein, the president of the two affiliated Philadelphia companies, Keystone Mercy Health Plan and AmeriHealth Mercy...
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August 6, 2010
As the world becomes increasingly dependent on the Internet and computer technology to conduct its business, its social and international relationships and its wars, the threat to those networks from terrorists and criminals becomes more dire. A three day FBI-sponsored conference on cyber-security was attended by leaders in law enforcement, industry, government, and the...
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July 27, 2010
What the survey revealed is organizations that invest in IT security will actually realize some cost savings by reducing their exposure to cyber criminals. Ponemon's research showed that, when factoring in an organization's security posture, those that were in the top quartile reported spending half as much over the year to resolve cyber attack incidents.
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May 17, 2010
They also often use file transfer methods considered unsafe. According to the data:
• 54 percent don't monitor file transfer protocol (FTP) usage;
• 66 percent use tapes, CDs, USB drives, DVDs and other media to transfer files;
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May 10, 2010
"Why Encrypt? Federal File Transfer Report," which examines Federal file transfer practices and identifies opportunities for file transfer security improvement. The study reveals data security vulnerabilities that exist within U.S. Federal agencies due to employees' use of unsecure...
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May 28, 2008
Dan Kohane, senior partner in the law firm of Hurwitz &Fine P.C., Buffalo, says cyber crime is a big problem that's only going to get bigger. "Whether it be from a terrorist attack or from infiltration by intruders or loss of computers, there are all kinds of risk that we face now that we didn't face 10 or 20 years ago," Kohane says. "We always had theft, but now it's theft of data.
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