Cancer Care Group leaves unencrypted server backups in car, loses data on 55,000 patients and staff

Indiana-based Cancer Care Group has lost server backups with data on 55,000 patients and staff from a parked car. We have to ask, “Why would anyone, ever, leave an unencrypted laptop unattended in a car?” View full post on Naked Security – Sophos For more information go to http://www.NationalCyberSecurity.com, http://www. GregoryDEvans.com, http://www.LocatePC.net or http://AmIHackerProof.com View […]

Gabby Giffords’ former chief of staff to become DHS assistant secretary

Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector:  federal_agencies_legislative Image Caption:  Pia Corusone Pia Corusone, once the chief of staff for former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), has been appointed assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Carusone replaces Matt Chandler in the slot, according to the agency. In a July 27 post on its […]

Former Giffords chief of staff joins DHS, Chandler bumped up

Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector:  federal_agencies_legislative Image Caption:  Pia Corusone Pia Corusone, former chief of staff for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, has been appointed assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Carusone replaces Matt Chandler in the slot, according to the agency. In a July 27 post on its Web blog page, […]

Met Police staff guilty of stealing stolen iPods, Satnavs, smartphones

A member of police staff at the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has pleaded guilty to the theft of stolen property, including mobile phones, Apple iPods and satellite navigation systems. Some of the stolen electrical goods contained personal data, the MPS said. It insisted, however, that the force has “rigorous” procedures in place to protect the […]

NH police look to save money with staff changes

By Paul Montgomery The Union Leader HOOKSETT, N.H. — As the police department reviews an audit performed by Public Safety Strategies Group, the suggestion to restructure staff is already under way. At the command staff level, the administrative lieutenant will become a civilian position. Police commission Chairwoman Joanne McHugh said many of the jobs done […]

Security staff strike in France could end

PARIS, Dec. 27 (UPI) — Union leaders representing striking airport security staff in France said they had a deal worth putting to a vote for ratification. View full post on could security – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security

CyberMonday Warnings for Consumers, Staff

FBI, ISACA Offer Tips for Safe Online ShoppingWe all know the online shopping risks consumers face on CyberMonday. But how does the BYOD mobile computing trend impact risks to organizations from their own employees shopping on the job? View full post on CUInfoSecurity.com Blogs RSS Syndication View full post on National Cyber Security