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[seattlepi.com Buzzworthy] Data law's broad sweep: Data law's broad sweep MSNBC.com's Bob Sullivan points out that a new federal law requiring anyone who handles others' personal information to dispose of it properly affects many more people than you might think: Got a nanny? Or a tenant? Then you probably need a paper shredder. Or at least
[Computing NewsPort] Information Security Basics: Many, if not most, IHS employees are dealing with Level 3 Sensitivity information and Level 2 or 3 Criticality systems. As will be seen in later modules of this training, there are a number of threats to IHS data and resources which need to be countered. And while many of you have no doubt heard of the automated security features that IHS is implementing, the concept of “Defense in Depth” means that individual users are a critical component in any overall security scheme. We’ll examine specific user roles in providing security in upcoming modules, but first we should discuss some of the regulatory and policy documents that guide security requirements.
[I Wonder...] The Successor to the DVD: This disk consists of 51 per cent paper but is still capable of storing up to 25 gigabytes of data (which is more than triple that of normal DVDs). The secret to the disk's storage capacity is the use of a blue laser, rather than the conventional red laser, to read data. Due to the smaller wavelength of blue light, more data can be stored on the disk. Also, because it is made of paper, it can be easily disposed of, sensitive data can be destroyed easily using a conventional paper shredder or scissors, it can be printed on directly, and it is mostly biodegradable.
[The Security Mentor] Followups: destroying data, voting machines: his advice to dispose of confidential CDs by microwaving them. Reader Charlie Brooks sent... a couple of weeksYou could look for an expensive paper shredder that eats CDs (it'll say so