February 2014 – Page 3

February 6, 2014February 12, 2014

Mobile Devices Perceived as Security Industry’s Weakest Link, Finds ‘2014 Cyberthreat Defense Report’

Inaugural Report Offers New Insight Into the Perceptions and Buying Practices of Information Security Decision Makers and Practitioners in North America and Europe

CyberEdge Group, LLC, a premier research, marketing, and publishing firm serving the security industry’s top vendors and service providers, today announced immediate availability of its inaugural Cyberthreat Defense Report, the first of its type to provide a 360 degree view of organizations’ security threats, response plans, processes, and investments. Surveying more than 750 security decision makers and practitioners, the report found that more than 60 percent had been breached in 2013 with a quarter of all participants citing a lack of employer investment in adequate defenses.

Fire Destroys Iron Mountain Data Warehouse, Argentina’s Bank Records Lost

A fire at Iron Mountain’s data warehouse in Buenos Aires left the facility ‘ruined’ and killed nine first-responders, according to the Washington Post. The origin of the fire is unknown. The facility was supposedly equipped with sprinkler systems, fire control systems, and had a private emergency team on standby. Among the records destroyed are Argentina’s bank archives, the loss of which could have some surprisingly far-reaching implications.

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February 5, 2014February 12, 2014

US government also uses ‘Password’ for password

The report makes note of the use of "password," but it cites other head-scratchers common within the federal system such as expired virus protection and security patches in need of updates.

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February 5, 2014February 12, 2014

Osaka train station set for large face-recognition study

Japan’s Osaka Station could become another focal point in the global battle over personal privacy protection as a Japanese research center prepares for a long-term face-recognition study there.

Top enterprise security threats identified

A new report from HP provides in-depth data and analysis around the most pressing security issues plaguing enterprises. It details factors that contributed most to the growing attack surface in 2013—increased reliance on mobile devices, proliferation of insecure software and the growing use of Java—and outlines recommendations for organizations to minimize security risk and the overall impact of attacks.