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New NIST Standards to protect PII

As you read the Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) (Draft, it looks more like the same ole’ policy : categorize, classify, protect the most important and pray for the rest! PII should be graded by … Continue reading

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DHS – Reviewing directions

This release from DHS Secretary Napolitano indicates an opportunity to evaluate current policies and policy directions: “One of my top priorities is to unify this department and to create a common culture. These action directives are designed to begin a … Continue reading

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Cyber Security – Current Policies Not working

An update to the Heartland breach: The Heartland breach also showed that in spite of the adoption of more stringent standards and tougher oversight by banks and credit card companies, consumers are still vulnerable. All this is happening after credit … Continue reading

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