Whether it's someone accidently exposing clientele information (AOL, Verizon) or whether it was gained through hacks, customers need to do something about their security issues fast.
I am glad to see that the time gap between breach and announcement of the breach, has become shorter over the months, allowing victims to have a chance to be aware of their information loss and protect themselves accordingly, while also limiting the activity a culprit can perform with the information. However, full recovery of a mistake does not just mean cleaning up the mess. It involves taking necessary measures to make sure it doesn't happen again. Companies should take the time to evaluate processes and find the best security solution to plug up the leaks and holes they are bound to find.
Whether it's someone accidently exposing clientele information (AOL, Verizon) or whether it was gained through hacks, customers need to do something about their security issues fast.
I am glad to see that the time gap between breach and announcement of the breach, has become shorter over the months, allowing victims to have a chance to be aware of their information loss and protect themselves accordingly, while also limiting the activity a culprit can perform with the information. However, full recovery of a mistake does not just mean cleaning up the mess. It involves taking necessary measures to make sure it doesn't happen again. Companies should take the time to evaluate processes and find the best security solution to plug up the leaks and holes they are bound to find.
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