Light Point Security Blog The Intangible Costs of Hacks Like HBO, Netflix, Sony (and What You Can Do About Them)

In the pantheon of hacks and corporate fallout from them, well-publicized hacks like HBO, Netflix and Sony have been in the spotlight for quite some time. As is the case with any data breach, such hacks have costs associated with legal reviews, security remediation, and forensic investigations. Whether driven by money, mischief, malice or just plain mistakes, it has unfortunately become a cost of doing business today. What often goes unnoticed is the toll such incidents take on media partners who, in order to comply with the media giant's security requirements, tend to take extreme measures that hurt productivity and reduce profitability. Amidst this cyber-chaos, can companies protect themselves by improving their security posture while lowering operational costs and driving productivity and profitability?Related posts:[Infographic] Twacked: When Good Twitter Accounts Go Bad Light Point Web 2.0 Released Why Ransomware Gangs Love the Healthcare Industry