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02 Jan 2012Let’s make 2012 the year we get past “compliance” as we’ve known it
I hope your 2012 has gotten off to a grand start! Mine has. I believe this year is going to further demonstrate why we're working in one of the best possible fields in the world.To get things rolling this year, I wanted to share with you a few new pieces I've written for TechTarget's SearchCompliance.com regarding...well, compliance. It's one of those topics that tends to infuriate me when it comes ...
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15 Dec 2011
Big-data-retention-storage-security…what a mess!
I've written some new bits on storage security and data retention that you may be interested in...especially as your move your "big data" to the cloud in 2012. You are going to do that, right? ;-) Enjoy!Data security and backup encryption remain criticalSecure data storage strategies and budget-friendly security tools for SMBsHeading in the Wrong Direction with Data Protection?As always, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for links to all ...
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12 Sep 2011
Microsoft Exchange Data Retention, Incident Response & Other Gotchas
Depending on where you're at with your Exchange "maturity model", here are a few pieces I've written for SearchExchange.com about Microsoft Exchange security oversights, policies and plans to help you along the way:How to write an effective data retention policy for ExchangeSolidify Your Exchange Server Incident Response PlanCommon Exchange Security OversightsEnjoy!As always, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for links to my additional information security articles, whitepapers, podcasts, webcasts, books ...
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31 Aug 2011
Talk is cheap: Time to rethink your data retention strategy (or lack thereof)?
Here's a fascinating story about a court case involving data retention you need to read. And pass it along to your management as well. It talks about how businesses aren't doing what they need to be doing with regard to data retention and how decisions are being made for us by the courts. Interestingly most businesses I come across (large and small) don't have any semblance of a data retention ...
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20 Dec 2010
Tips and tricks on e-discovery, forensics, and managing esi
Here are a few pieces I wrote and recorded for SearchCompliance.com on managing all that electronic data on your network that you're constantly drowning in...Leaning on records management can take the angst out of e-discoveryWhy you need to create an ESI strategy (webcast)Why you need to create an ESI strategy (podcast)What is computer forensics technology? Does it help compliance?...
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04 Sep 2009
My latest security content
My goodness - it's been over a month since I've posted my latest security content...I've been so busy writing the stuff that posting the links has gotten put on the back burner. Good problem to have! Anyway, here's my latest:Networking to enhance your IT careerToeing the company line – is it good or bad for your IT career?Security and compliance can go together, when done in the right orderMaking sense ...
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07 Jul 2009
My latest security content
I'm taking this week off but I've scheduled this post of three new articles I've written that you may be interested in:Networking to enhance your IT careerA compliance officer, secure network aren't enough for real complianceData retention policies and procedures for SMBsAs always, be sure to check out www.principlelogic.com/resources.html for all of my information security articles, podcasts, webcasts, screencasts and more....
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