Fifth Amendment Permits Police To Force Users to Unlock iPhones With Fingerprints, But Not Passcodes

The Fifth Amendment does not prohibit the police from forcing users to provide a fingerprint to unlock a mobile device but it does prohibit them from forcing users to provide a passcode. This was the ruling of a District Court in Virginia. The court's rationale is that the Fifth Amendment does not protect against providing physical or …

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Excellent info from Travelers: Company Data Security Policy & Standards

Travelers just published a list of 9 things companies should consider for data security policies and standards. It is excellent. You can see it by following the link below. But first, check out my CyberGard--Cyber Risk Protection Program that can help with implementing these 9 steps! via Company Data Security Policy & Standards | Travelers Insurance.

Podcast: #DtR Episode on Lines in the Sand on “Security Research”

You really need to hear this podcast where we draw lines in the sand staking out what is -- and what is not -- security research.  The #DtR Gang [Rafal Los (@Wh1t3Rabbit), James Jardine (@JardineSoftware), and Michael Santarcangelo (@Catalyst)] invited me to tag along for another episode of the Down the Security Rabbit Hole podcast. Also joining us for this episode were …

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Stop lying to yourself — your business is not prepared for data breach risk

Ponemon studies from September 2014 tell us that 43% of US companies had a data breach last year, even if they are not aware of it, and 78% either do not have a data breach response plan in place or have not updated it in a timely manner. This means that your business must be ready …

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Yes, I will mention this post in tomorrow’s seminar on data breach! “Who’s Gonna Get It?”

This is one of my favorite and my most popular posts ever -- and you better believe I will find a way to mention it to this group of CEOs to help them understand why it is important to take seriously the data security threat! Data Breach – Who’s Gonna Get It? | business cyber …

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“Defense wins championships” when preparing for the inevitable data breach

"The best strategy to manage the inevitable data breach of your enterprise is to be prepared." -Adam Greenberg, SC Magazine Exactly--you must prepare on 2 fronts: Defense & Response In a recent article in SC Magazine, Adam Greenberg marches along faithfully with many of us in trying to get you, the business leader, to appreciate the …

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Are You Outraged By The CFAA Prosecution of Aaron Swartz But Not Sandra Teague?

3 Steps the C-Suite Can Take to Strengthen Cyber Security

Publix hasn’t had a data breach but is already seeking PR help in case it does — good or bad?

This is interesting. Publix grocery store chain has made the news because of data breach -- not because they have had a data breach (though they probably have and just don't know it) -- but because it has been learned that it is sending out proposals for PR help in the event it does have …

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Podcast: DtR NewsCast of Hot Cyber Security Topics

I had the pleasure of joining the DtR Gang for another podcast on Down the Security Rabbit Hole and, as usual with this bunch, it was more fun than anything -- but I learned a lot as well. Let me just tell you, these guys are the best around at what they do and they're really …

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