Cyber Security: A Management Imperative

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Cyber Security: A Management Imperative

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Cyber Security: A Management Imperative

Luncheon Series Focuses on Privacy Issues and Legislative Developments

Chemical Facility Security Would Be Tightened Under Federal Bill

Federal Security Programs Affecting U.S. Seaports Real Estate:

The Continuing Impact of Terrorism

By J.T. Westermeier and Ken Hartmann

What if terrorists could bring down your business with a cyber attack? Cyber security risks are increasing at an alarming, exponential rate. The frequency, sophistication, and severity of today's cyber attacks can be attributed not only to a thriving domestic hacker community but also to overseas hackers.

These international attacks often originate in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Some seek to extort money from U.S. businesses. In other cases, a desire to harm U.S. political, economic, or military interests motivates the attack. Managing these unprecedented threats to the enterprise has become a vital risk-management concern that has captured the attention of the board of directors at many corporations. Top management understands that risk management keyed specifically to cyber security threats and vulnerabilities is now necessary to avoid potential legal ...

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