We have always heard that we need to install the latest firewalls, make sure our anti-virus is up to date, disable and uninstall all unnecessary software etc. etc – all this in order to protect our company’s sensitive data.

Remember the weakest link in the chain – your own employees…

we can attempt to stop all hacker attacks from external to the network, but there is not much that can stop an employee with the correct security access from making copies (be it soft or hard copies) of your data and walking off with it.

in this economic time, when companies are downsizing and cutting job, employees are unsure of their future. SOME are taking some steps to copy sensitive company data. This can be used to start a new job, start own company and in some cases – just for revenge !

“People are worried about their jobs and want to hedge their bets,” he said.

“Our study showed that 59% of people will say ‘I’m going to take something of value with me when I go’.” “

check out this new story by the BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7902989.stm)

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