Internet Security: Whom Should You Trust? - Forbes - 0 views
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Even with secure connections, encryption, and the various other authentication schemes there is always a way to spoof identity, provide forged documents or credentials, hold computers and servers hostage to “ransomware” or allow cyber-criminals to be whoever they want to be.
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The organization is deeply involved in seven areas that are highly relevant to business and how companies can safely interact with customers, clients and anyone that uses the Internet, while protecting internal confidential information.
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Privacy: Especially in the European Union, there is a greater focus on the control, collection, use and sharing of consumer data. The Online Trust Alliance is working to protect consumers in this regard;
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No organization is immune to the loss or compromise of confidential and sensitive data. Consumer information, employee records, proprietary and trade secret information, and intellectual property are all available for the taking if infrastructures are not properly protected and contingency plans developed should a breach occur.
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This article divulges into the world of internet security. It explains how with even the most secure connections there is always a possibility to spoof an identity, provide forged documents and/or allow cyber-criminals to be someone they're not. The Online Trust Alliance or OLA, is an organization deeply involved in several areas that are highly business-relevant and in how companies should safety interact with customers, clients, and/or anyone who uses the internet while at the same time protecting their personal information. In conclusion, no organization is immune to a loss of personal information. Consumer information, employee records, etc are all available for the taking if not properly protected and/or a contingency plans developed in the event of. However, with the help and knowledge of the OLA, preventing such instances from occurring can be drastically reduced .