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The Dark Side of the Web: Reducing the Threat from Within

By Stephanie Jordan
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The 2009 Annual Study: Cost of a Data Breach, conducted by Ponemon Institute and sponsored by PGP Corporation, has revealed a shift in insider breaches. According to the report: Negligent insider breaches have decreased in number and cost most likely resulting from training and awareness programs having a positive affect on employees’ sensitivity and awareness about the protection of personal information.

Published February 25, 2010

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