1. For Holding Companies Accountable for Data Security Breaches Victor Flores CIS 1055.007

2. Top Security Breaches in recent history. 2005 Card Systems: Over 40 million credit card accounts were exposed to potential fraud. 2007 TD Ameritrade: The online trading company reported that 6.3 million of their users information was stolen including their names, addresses, and phone numbers.

3. 2009 Hannaford Bros. Chain: Famous supermarket chain reports of a security breach that put at risk over 4.2 million people could have had their credit card and debit card numbers stolen 2009 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: 76 million veterans discharge paper, social security numbers and health care records compromised when a defective hard drive did not have the information erased when it was sent to be recycled.

4. You may be wondering why there have been so many security breaches at so many large, big name companies like TD, Bank of America, Visa, Master Card and even with the Federal Government at the Veterans Administration? There are several reason that these organizations are the reason for their own security problems. Many of the users within these organizations are negligent with your personal information and therefore should be held accountable for the loss and potential misuse of you information.

5. Why network security breaches are occurring at an alarming rate? Poorly configured security systems Inferior anti virus programs, which are more cost effective for the company. Lack of maintenance and updating of security systems. Putting uncertified people in charge of the security system of the company. The company’s network may be to big for the security software to protect everything.

6. Why network security breaches are occurring at an alarming rate? Poorly configured security systems Inferior anti virus programs, which are more cost effective for the company. Lack of maintenance and updating of security systems. Putting uncertified people in charge of the security system of the company. The company’s network may be to big for the security software to protect everything.

7. Beware of 10 of the top institutions where you information can be accessed and misused as well. 1. Universities and Colleges 2. Banking and Financial Institutions 3. Hospitals 4. State Governments 5. Local Governments 6. Federal Government 7. Medical Businesses 8. Non Profit Organizations 9. Technology Companies 10. Medical Clinics and Medical Offices

9. References Robert Siciliano, “Mcafee Reveals the top Ten Most Dangerous Places to Leave your Social Security Number.” The Huffington Post. 11-11-2010. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-siciliano/mcafee-reveals-the-top- te_b_766915.html Ki Mae Heussner, “10 of the Top Date Breaches of the Decade.” ABC News, 11-11-2010. http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Media/10-top-data- breaches-decade/story?id=10905634&page=1 Ray Bryant, Network Security Breaches Occur Thanks to Cheap Investments.” TMCNET, 11-12-2010. http://it.tmcnet.com/channels/network-security/articles/99991-network- security-breaches-occur-thanks-cheap-investments.htm Sharon Gaudin, “Feds’ Own Hacker Cracks Homeland Security Network.” Information Week. 11-12-2010, http://informationweek.com/news/internet/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=1 99906038