Data Leaks For Dummies®

Introduction

Data Leaks For Dummies has been conceived and written on the basis of an observation: The phenomenon of data loss is a big issue to pretty much everyone worldwide. Written in plain English wherever possible, this book describes the whole issue of data loss for those people who have a nagging feeling that they're not quite in control of their data, and it's something that they should be

• Worrying about

• Aware of

• Doing something about

• Alerting someone else to

This book will help you to become aware of the dangers that stem from data loss or leakage, show you what you can do to prevent data leakage, and provide pointers on cleaning up the mess should something terrible occur.

You can implement as many security technologies as you like, but your data will remain at risk — as will your organization, colleagues, and any individuals with whom you share data — unless you take a holistic approach to this complex problem. That means looking at the big picture as well as the details. We've written this book with that need in mind.

Who Should Read This Book

We are repeatedly told that "Information is the lifeblood of any organization."

However, it isn't just organizations that must worry about data loss. Data loss can happen to anybody — increasingly, it is. So this book is for you.

Data Leaks For Dummies is a complete guide:

• If you're brand new to the field, the book is organized so you can read it from front to back as a comprehensive guide to the subject.

• If you have specific questions, or ...