CenterTools Offers Tips to Thwart Data Security Breaches.Security Software Maker Releases Free White Paper "Learning from Data Breaches" to Help Prevent Data Loss and Disclosure PORTLAND, Ore. -- Don't be the subject of tomorrow's negative news headlines. CenterTools, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , maker of the DriveLock[TM] security software today announced the immediate availability of a white paper that addresses the most important steps an organization should take to put a stop to unauthorized security breaches and data loss. Entitled, "Learning from Data Breaches," the white paper analyzes news reports from four recent cases of data theft or loss at TJX, Co. owner of the T.J. Maxx T.J. Maxx is a chain of American department stores owned by TJX Companies. It is the largest off-price apparel retailer in the United States offering brand name clothing, footwear, bedding, furniture, jewelry, beauty products, and housewares. and Marshalls discount chains, The Boeing Company, Certegy, a check-cashing subsidiary of Fidelity National Information Services Fidelity National Information Services, also known as FNIS or FIS, is a public corporation formed on February 1, 2006 when Certegy Inc. merged with Fidelity Information Services, a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial. , Inc., and the Georgia Department of Health Services Department of Health Services may refer to:
The analysis summarizes recommendations for what could have been done to prevent these data losses and provides practical tips and measures that organizations can take, from securing wireless networks to encrypting data. "With a few preventive measures, many organizations could substantially reduce the risk of security breaches, identity fraud and the subsequent lawsuits that are sure to follow the release of private information," said Joern Wettern, vice president for technology, CenterTools. Among the key findings are the following recommendations: * Properly secure wireless networks * Use internal firewalls * Control the use of peripheral devices * Monitor the flow of data * Watch for suspicious activity from employees and outsiders * Encrypt confidential data The white paper is available for a free download from the following URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : www.ct-dl.com/6892.htm About CenterTools, LLC CenterTools[TM] helps IT professionals do their jobs securely. The company creates software technology to simplify IT management and security, including peripheral management, data encryption data encryption, the process of scrambling stored or transmitted information so that it is unintelligible until it is unscrambled by the intended recipient. Historically, data encryption has been used primarily to protect diplomatic and military secrets from foreign , and auditing for compliance purposes. The company's DriveLock[TM] security reporting product can help reduce corporate liability from theft of confidential data. CenterTools is headquartered in Germany and maintains an office in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . For more information, please call (503) 214-2887 or visit www.drivelock.com. |
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