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FDIC releases guidance on digital copier security and printer risks
Financial institutions need to implement policies and procedures to protect sensitive data stored on devices like copiers, agency says. Article | 16 Sep 2010
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Lincoln National Corp. discloses security vulnerability
Shared passwords and usernames used by two subsidiaries may have exposed sensitive data of 1.2 million customers Article | 15 Jan 2010
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Malicious attacks behind more data security breaches than human error
Study of data security breaches reported last year shows rise in hacker attacks and insider theft over accidental data exposure Article | 11 Jan 2010
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Bank computer technician indicted in identity theft scheme
New York technician stole the identities of more than 150 bank employees and victimized charities in a $1.1 million fraud scam Article | 30 Oct 2009
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TD Ameritrade database hacked, customer data stolen
Hackers stole data including customer names, addresses and phone numbers from the online broker's database. Article | 17 Jan 2008
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Implementing and enforcing a corporate retention policy
Security management expert Mike Rothman discusses best practices for implementing a successful retention policy within an enterprise. Interview | 08 Jan 2008
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Building an unstructured data protection program
Learn how to develop a holistic approach to managing the risks associated with unstructured data. Tip
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Identity management federation best practices
Outsourcing is necessary in the financial industry, but establishing secure partner communications can be difficult. Learn some best practices for implementing identity management federation. Tip
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Data masking best practices for protecting sensitive information
Protection of customer data is critical for financial services firms but encryption isn't the only option. Learn key considerations for data masking. Tip
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Disaster recovery security considerations for financial services
Financial firms need to include security in their disaster recovery planning. In this tip, Randall Gamby discusses how enterprises can ensure information remains secure during a business disruption. Tip
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Best practices and requirements for GLBA compliance
GLBA requirements to protect personal information have become more relevant than ever. In this tip, Paul Rohmeyer examines best practices for GLBA compliance. Tip
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Considerations for buying and implementing DLP solutions
Financial institutions are looking to data loss prevention solutions to prevent costly data security breaches. In this tip, Dave Shackleford explains key issues to weigh before buying and installing a DLP product. Tip
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Security benefits of virtual desktop infrastructures
In a highly regulated industry where security is critical, financial-services firms are turning to virtual desktop infrastructures. In this tip, Eric Ogren explains the security benefits of virtualized desktops and virtual workspace projects, includi... Tip
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Winning the war: Personal information protection
With so many records containing personally identifiable information lost in data breaches, we have lost the battle to protect personal information, argues George Tubin of TowerGroup. In this tip, he explains how financial institutions must treat PII ... Tip
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Tokenization and PCI compliance
PCI compliance is top of mind for everyone in the payment lifecycle. Protecting sensitive credit card data can be an albatross, but a relatively new technology promises to erase the burden. In this tip, Ed Moyle explains how tokenization works and ho... Tip
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Partner data privacy: Issuing stricter guidelines
When working with third parties, data privacy is paramount. In this tip, Dick Mackey explains how financial firms are facing pressure from partners about data privacy and what they can do about it. Tip
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Building an unstructured data protection program
Learn how to develop a holistic approach to managing the risks associated with unstructured data. Tip
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FDIC releases guidance on digital copier security and printer risks
Financial institutions need to implement policies and procedures to protect sensitive data stored on devices like copiers, agency says. Article
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Identity management federation best practices
Outsourcing is necessary in the financial industry, but establishing secure partner communications can be difficult. Learn some best practices for implementing identity management federation. Tip
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Data masking best practices for protecting sensitive information
Protection of customer data is critical for financial services firms but encryption isn't the only option. Learn key considerations for data masking. Tip
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Disaster recovery security considerations for financial services
Financial firms need to include security in their disaster recovery planning. In this tip, Randall Gamby discusses how enterprises can ensure information remains secure during a business disruption. Tip
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Best practices and requirements for GLBA compliance
GLBA requirements to protect personal information have become more relevant than ever. In this tip, Paul Rohmeyer examines best practices for GLBA compliance. Tip
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Considerations for buying and implementing DLP solutions
Financial institutions are looking to data loss prevention solutions to prevent costly data security breaches. In this tip, Dave Shackleford explains key issues to weigh before buying and installing a DLP product. Tip
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Lincoln National Corp. discloses security vulnerability
Shared passwords and usernames used by two subsidiaries may have exposed sensitive data of 1.2 million customers Article
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Malicious attacks behind more data security breaches than human error
Study of data security breaches reported last year shows rise in hacker attacks and insider theft over accidental data exposure Article
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Security benefits of virtual desktop infrastructures
In a highly regulated industry where security is critical, financial-services firms are turning to virtual desktop infrastructures. In this tip, Eric Ogren explains the security benefits of virtualized desktops and virtual workspace projects, includi... Tip
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About PII and PIFI data privacy and retention
Data privacy has become a vital task for IT security staffs in financial services, in light of the many data breaches that have made the news. Find resources on personally identifiable information (PII) and financial information (PIFI) and learn about controls for data sources, archiving, and indexing.