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Drama surrounds People's United Bank breach

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2008-04-08 12:47:21 by Evan Francen in The Breach Blog
...locks on the Dumpsters it controls. But some of those receptacles, the bank shares with other companies and therefore cannot lock Evan] No trespassing signs and locks are a deterrent to the casual opportunist, but do not stop criminals. I'm not saying it is or is not a good practice (I don't have enough detail), but proper shredding is...
 
Tags: bank, financial information, information, confidential information, people, bank deposit, hastings, james hastings dove, bank set
 
 
 
 
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Physical Security, Locking Picking, and more: Bloomington Fraternal Order Of LockSport

2008-05-14 00:09:40 by Editor in Irongeek's Security Site
 
...locks and lock bypassing is to increase the physical security of your assets my knowing what works and what doesn't. My friend DOSMan gave a presentation recently at Notacon 5 called Lock Picking in the New Frontier - From Mechanical to Electrical Locks you should check out if you are interested in physical security. Also check out the...
 
Tags: physical security, cover electronic security, bloomington fool organization, electrical locks, friend dosman, lock, physical access, check, security locks
 
 
 
 
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YWCA Retirement Fund participants exposed in stolen computer

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2007-12-11 12:23:19 by Evan Francen in The Breach Blog
...locks on all computers In the next few weeks the Fund will consult with a security firm to evaluate our entire operation. It is the intent of the Fund to implement the security firm's recommendations for improving data protection Comfyllama] Let's hope that the "security firm" is worth at least half the price We sincerely apologize for...
 
Tags: ywca retirement fund, retirement fund, fund, computer, information security, information, sensitive information, personal identification information, active fund participants
 
 
 
 
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'Ransomware' extorts payment with phone call

2008-01-02 00:00:00 by HASH0x8470748 in Network World on Security
 
New "ransomware" that locks up a person's PC and demands $35 to return control to its user is on the prowl, a security researcher said this week IT Audit Checklists Advertisement Prepare for your next internal IT audit. Checklists cover security, risk management, PCI, and more
 
Tags: checklists cover security, audit checklists, audit, return control, risk management, security researcher, ransomware, advertisement, locks
 
 
 
 
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Laptop missing from Russells Hall Hospital (UK)

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2008-02-15 14:08:13 by Evan Francen in The Breach Blog
...locks, etc Our security team work very hard to ensure the safety of our staff, patients and visitors, but it is very difficult to mitigate against all deliberate acts of theft To help alleviate any concerns and answer any questions that might arise, staff in the clinic have been talking to the patients about the theft and giving them an...
 
Tags: information, personal information, medical information, data, data protection, information security, data encryption software, russells hall hospital, hospital
 
 
 
 
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Evaluating And Protecting Yourself From The Cold-Boot Encryption Attack

2008-02-25 19:47:24 by rmogull in securosis.com
 
...locks and other restrictions are ineffective You are only at risk when your computer is powered on or in sleep mode and you lose physical control of it. Powering off your system begins the memory degradation process and you are safe within a few minutes Reducing Your Risk The most effective method is to power off your system completely ( not...
 
Tags: disk, full-disk encryption, encryption, disk encryption, systems, file encryption systems, encryption system, file encryption, tools
 
 
 
 
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Cisco reinforces physical security family

2008-04-02 00:00:00 by Ellen Messmer in Network World on Security
 
Cisco upgrades physical-security product line, with the Cisco High Definition 1080P Intelligent Camera for indoor use and the introduction of the Cisco Physical Access Manager for electronic-access control for existing door readers, locks and biometric devices
 
Tags: cisco, cisco upgrades, product line, door readers, biometric devices, indoor, locks, introduction, control
 
 
 
 
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Your State ID

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2008-03-20 14:39:00 by Random InfoSec Guy in Security Coin
...locks on the door to this data If you were to think about the information you memorize - you realize they fall into two broad categories. Sensitive information about you that is difficult to get such as Credit card numbers, PIN numbers, Social Security Number etc. and non sensitive information such as your birthday, your listed telephone...
 
Tags: sensitive information, information, credit report, pop shop, card, report, broad categories, credit agencies require, fax
 
 
 
 
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Third Annual Movie-Plot Threat Contest

2008-04-07 15:50:38 by schneier in Schneier on Security
 
...locks on the child's wrist (a special key is required to remove it) and instantly detects immersion in water and sounds a shrill alarm at the Base Station located in the house or within 100 feet of the pool, spa, or backyard pond. Keep extra wristbands on hand for guests or to protect the family dog Entries are limited to 150 words -- the...
 
Tags: movie-plot threat, annual movie-plot threat, criminal risk, risk, common household risk, product idea, product, terrorism risk, entries
 
 
 
 
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We are the weakest link

2008-04-21 18:19:44 by Stuart King in Stuart King's Security and Risk Management Blog
 
...locks, you can change process, you can change policy. What you cannot change is human nature. That's why there are still stories in the press (read here ) about people giving their passwords away in exchange for bars of chocolate. Bruce Schneier, on his blog , says that he is "sick of this story." I'm suprised this he's surprised it's still...
 
Tags: change, change process, security, physical security controls, change policy, security awareness, bruce schneier, people, human factors