Data Protection Planning: How and Why?

As organizations become increasingly mobile, it is especially important to ensure that sensitive data is secured on devices that may leave the office. We will address the main challenges that IT security managers actually face, by focusing on the practical and operational issues associated with deploying data protection to end users in real world organization. This presentation will also describe a proven approach to protecting sensitive information on mobile end user devices as well as best practices for selecting and managing endpoint data protection solutions.

One essential "power tool" when it comes to data protection is encryption, but that on its own will not guarantee that sensitive information is secure within databases or in transit over networks and the Internet. This presentation will look at the practicalities of managing encryption systems and cryptographic keys. We will be looking to real world implementations and challenges within specific applications such as document management systems, databases, mass storage, laptops, USB drives, web services, and B2B communication channels.

There are many attack vectors for compromising the privacy of customers, patients, and employees. Web applications continue to expose valuable information to legitimate users, but are often ill-protected against determined hackers. Lost laptops and USB memory devices risk large scale breaches of thousands of private records. And legitimate insiders, many of whom are now in fear of losing their jobs due to the recession, often email or copy sensitive information ‘just in case.’ In this session, the speaker will explore these various threats and how best to address them, especially in a climate where more access to information is being demanded. The session will focus on two aspects of potential privacy breaches: external threats such as hackers and malware, and internal threats such as careless or malicious insiders.

Very few organizations prepare themselves for a privacy brach or budget for it, but breaches do occur and must be dealt with. This presentation will outline the sequence of events that need to take place from start to finish with a detailed discussion on roles and responsibilities. Ms. Gupta will discuss strategies to minimize potential loss and damage and also provide a formal methodology as a takeaway.

This e-Symposium qualifies for 3 CPE points. To obtain CPE credit, members must download and listen to all event presentations and successfully complete a CPE quiz. To access the quiz, click the CPE button at the top of this page or click the Play button below.