Security: Not If There Is Money for Some Humans
April 26, 2009
ITBusiness.ca ran a story with the eye catching headline “One-Third of Employees Willing to Steal Company Data If the Price Is Right” here. Studies of this type require some mental prudence. I found the write up a useful reminder than humans are the weakest link in a security fence. For me the most interesting comment was:
Research by the security event organizer revealed that of those willing to steal sensitive data, 63 per cent would expect at least £1 million (Can$1.78 million) for their troubles, while 10 per cent want enough to pay off their mortgage.
Now, what about that confidential information secured with industry standard systems? Take out your checkbook?
Stephen Arnold, April 26, 2009
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