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Six Major Database Breaches Of 2010: Security Insights And Lessons

Whether it be insecure Web applications, poor password management, or a lack of database policies and monitoring, the average database today is at risk of exposure through a host of different threat vectors that many organizations are not even aware of -- let alone are addressing. Already in 2010, the number of database breaches as a result of such mistakes is mounting.. The list of disturbing database breaches so far this year mostly could have been avoided. The affected organizations had to learn the hard way, through public embarrassment and expensive incident response procedures. But the missteps that led to them provide a cautionary tale for other organizations. "Security needs to be addressed by appropriate policies and systems, but perhaps more importantly a cultural commitment and buy-in by employees to achieving security," Daniel Mayo and Graham Titterington, principal analysts for Ovum, wrote recently about database security. Garnering that cultural commitment starts with awareness. Here are six of the more eye-popping database-related breaches so far this year -- and some lessons learned from each: The link for this article located at Dark Reading is no longer available. . In 2010, major database breaches highlighted vulnerabilities in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for robust security measures and staff training on phishing identification. Database Breach,Cybersecurity Lessons,Security Management,Incident Response,Threat Awareness. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jul 05, 2010 • LinuxSecurity.com Team Server Security