How to avoid a data breach - Just a few well known ideas which Sr. security folks tend to ignore for various reasons.

This one is sure to repeat more often - Business Email Compromise (BEC) - attacks are when a cyber criminal adopts the identity of a senior executive and sends emails to staff members in an attempt to trick them into doing something that they shouldn’t.

1. Don’t overlook the vulnerability of executives
2. Reduce your data holdings
3. Take a company-wide approach
4. Test yourself on your response plan

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/connect/better-business/cyber-security/how-to-avoid-a-data-breach/