Why Don't We Defend Better?: Data Breaches, Risk Management, and Public Policy

The Wave Of Data Breaches Raises Two Pressing Questions : Why Don't We Defend Our Networks Better? And, What Practical Incentives Can We Create To Improve Our Defenses? Why Don't We Defend Better? : Data Breaches, Risk Management, And Public Policy Answers Those Questions. It Distinguishes Three Technical Sources Of Data Breaches Corresponding To Three Types Of Vulnerabilities: Software, Human, And Network. It Discusses Two Risk Management Goals: Business And Consumer. The Authors Propose Mandatory Anonymous Reporting Of Information As An Essential Step Toward Better Defense, As Well As A General Reporting Requirement. They Also Provide A Systematic Overview Of Data Breach Defense, Combining Technological And Public Policy Considerations-- Provided By Publisher.