Why has there been a dramatic increase in the number of computer related security incidents in recents year?
There was a telling moment in 2004, during one of the presidential campaign debates. Tim Russert, the moderator, asked eight or nine questions about Social Security, trying to put the candidates on the spot, while asking not once about Medicare, which serious people – as opposed to Serious People – know is the real heart of the story.
What are some characteristics of common computer criminals including their objectives?
- Hacker
- Cracker
- Insider
- Industrial spy
- Cyber Terrorist
Many organizations learn how to respond to security incidents only after suffering attacks. By this time, incidents often become much more costly than needed. Proper incident response should be an integral part of your overall security policy and risk mitigation strategy.
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