A deeper look at business impact of a cyberattack

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Network World Security Alert Aug 25, 2016 A deeper look at business impact of a cyberattack Few would dispute that cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and in intensity, and most organizations confirm they have now suffered at least one cyber incident. But do those organizations have a true sense of the full impact on the organization? After all, the direct costs commonly associated with a data breach are far less significant than the "hidden costs" incurred. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • What you need to do to stop data from leaving with exiting employees • When your government hacks you • 55% off Akface Smart Wifi Power Plug - Deal Alert • Startup IDVector anonymizes like Tor • Telegram's encryption stymies French police but pleases their bosses • Hackers tap vBulletin vulnerability to break into 27 million more accounts • Security Sessions: The pitfalls of security awareness training White Paper: Samsung Biometric Authentication: The Future Is Now Challenges with password management are leading more organizations to adopt biometric authentication solutions. In fact, a recent IDG Research survey of executives in the financial services and insurance industries finds that some firms are already adopting biometrics, and many more are looking to make the transformation in relatively short order. Read More ▶ What you need to do to stop data from leaving with exiting employees In some instances it is inadvertent that an employee takes files with them when they leave a job. But in most cases, it is done to get an advantage at their next job. Here is what you should do before they leave the premises. Read More ▶ When your government hacks you Cisco was likely hacked by its own government. Concerns rise that other vendors could become victims. Read More ▶ DealPost 55% off Akface Smart Wifi Power Plug - Deal Alert Remotely turn appliances and electronics on or off from anywhere. Perfect for Household Appliances Lamps, Lighting & Electrical Equipment. Currently discounted 55%. Read More ▶ Startup IDVector anonymizes like Tor A pair of former defense cyber security contractors is launching IDVector, a service that creates encrypted connections through an anonymizing network to shield users' identities and locations and to protect their machines from internet-borne attacks. Read More ▶ Telegram's encryption stymies French police but pleases their bosses French government officials have been revealed as avid users of Telegram, a messaging app that is frustrating their interior minister with its end-to-end encryption. Read More ▶ Hackers tap vBulletin vulnerability to break into 27 million more accounts A vulnerability in a widely-used internet forum software is becoming a go-to method for hackers to steal data. Read More ▶ Video Security Sessions: The pitfalls of security awareness training In the latest episode of Security Sessions, CSO Editor-in-Chief Joan Goodchild speaks with Bill Rosenthal, CEO of Logical Operations, about what's missing in many security awareness training programs that enterprises often deploy (if they're doing them at all). Watch Now ▶ Video/Webcast: CloudPassage The True Security Risks of IaaS: Don't Worry About The Wrong Things As more organizations are moving their applications to be hosted with various Infrastructure as a Service providers, security teams have a whole new list of security concerns. But are those worries warranted? Read More ▶ Join The Network World Communities As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook ▶ Network World on LinkedIn ▶ SLIDESHOWS 25 surprising facts about Facebook Back to school stuff for the discerning techie (or techie-in-training) Read More ▶ Most-Read Stories 1. The hidden cause of slow Internet and how to fix it 2. 19 free cloud storage options 3. Cisco well positioned to dominate cybersecurity market 4. 10 sci-fi technologies we are close to having 5. 7 free tools every network needs 6. 7 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools for Windows and Mac 7. Windows 10 browser beatdown: Who's got the edge? 8. Who gets to telecommute once Zika's bite comes closer? 9. 9 Common Spanning Tree Mistakes 10. 6 free network vulnerability scanners

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