Data loss challenges rise

[Christine Fulgham <christine () opensecurityfoundation org>]

http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37676:data-loss-challenges-rise&catid=69&Itemid=58

By Jacob Nthoiwa<http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=author&id=1291&Itemid=58>,
ITWeb journalist.
Johannesburg, 12 Oct 2010

Organisations are starting to realise the importance of data protection, but
possible routes of data loss have become complicated and numerous, making
countermeasures difficult to develop.

According to John du Plessis, the EMEA sales engineer at information
security company Trustwave, organisations should make sure they identify
data security and compliance status as well as areas for improvement.

He says they should take note of where their sensitive data is, and be sure
only the right people can access it. “They should also know where sensitive
data could be leaking from the organisation.”

According to Du Plessis, organisations should come up with strategies to
secure data without hurting business productivity, and ensure it is
compliant with regulations.

The strengths and weaknesses of the current state of data can be determined
through the people, processes, and technology in the organisation, he says.

After all this is done it will be much easier to guide, establish and
maintain an environment that protects sensitive data and leverage technology
to ensure consistency, cost effectiveness, and comprehensive coverage, adds
Du Plessis.

Data theft has become a big business for attackers, he says, and the best
strategy for protecting customers' data is to help them implement a
technology-based, in-depth defence programme.

Organisations should invest in technologies that support enterprise data
protection like Web application firewalls, network access control, data loss
prevention, and encryption solutions, he advises

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