Computer and Information Security Handbook, 2nd Edition

Chapter 67

Data Loss Protection

Ken Perkins,    Blazent Incorporated

IT professionals are tasked with the some of the most complex and daunting tasks in any organization. Some of the roles and responsibilities are paramount to the company’s livelihood and profitability and maybe even the ultimate survival of the organization. Some of the most challenging issues facing IT professionals today are securing communications and complying with the vast number of data privacy regulations. Secure communications must protect the organization against spam, viruses, and worms; securing outbound traffic; guaranteeing the availability and continuity of the core business systems (such as corporate email, Internet connectivity, and phone systems), all while facing ...