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Security Shock

A scientist has developed a way to make a DVD which could hold more that 50 terabytes. This will serve to deepen the culture shock that we are experiencing in the security world.

Not too many years ago, protecting information was easier. Information had to be physically be carried away, usually on paper, and good physical security could deal with that most of the time.

Today we live in a world where many people are culturally not ready to secure information. We institute policies and procedures and train and train and people still don’t get it, If you’re not convinced of this, just get on an airliner and look around. You will usually see spreadsheets, marketing plans and other confidential information displayed for other passengers to see.

You think our data losses are catastrophic now. Just wait for better technology.

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