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October 2008

IN THIS ISSUE:
 • In the Spotlight, by David A. Linsky
 • Computer Forensics, by Ken Lacasse
 • SSC News!

QUICK LINKS:
 • www.sscintel.com
 • www.securessc.com

Managing Telecommuting Risks

When we think of risk in telecommuting, we immediately think of IT security considerations. While security is certainly a significant factor, the issue of managing risk posed by employees working from remote or home sites is far ranging. To effectively manage risk in this growing workplace evolution, clear policies will be required to address a host of vital issues. The recent soaring cost of gasoline will undoubtedly continue to drive telecommuting as a new norm while workers and companies look at telecommuting as a means to curb transportation costs and retain workers in the face of record-high gasoline prices.

Telecommuting >

Upcoming Events
SSC Speaking Engagements

SSC can speak on a wide array of security topics. Some topics include: Hiring Risks, Workplace Violence, Training, Risk Assessments, Litigation Support, Computer Forensics, Investigative Services and more. SSC can speak via webinar or in person at one of your meetings, seminars or events. If interested, please contact Beth Gabriel at (203) 925-6148.

 

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Welcome to SSC Security Matters - October 2008
The e-Newsletter that delves deeper into Corporate Intelligence, Security, and Investigations issues.

In challenging economic times there are definite linkages between causes and outcomes. A faltering economy threatens an increase in crime, illegal immigration and extremism.  Amit Gavish, Managing Director of our Corporate Intelligence & Investigation division, states "corporate fraud is not only prevalent, but increasing" and he expects to see this increase advance as our economy becomes more difficult for businesses. It is at these times that businesses need a security partner like SSC. SSC assists its customers by approaching security as it would any other business decision: costs versus benefits.

SSC partners with its customers to provide a broad range of investigative, intelligence, security and technology services to help mitigate risks, deal with known security issues and improve their business opportunities. In this issue of Security Matters you'll benefit from reading about computer forensics and business risks associated with employee telecommuting.

Best regards,
Beth Gabriel
Marketing Communications Manager 

Computer Forensics

A tool for business management
 
Protecting your data is a business necessity. Computer forensics is no longer just the stuff of television and movie crime dramas; it is actually an essential and customary part of the toolbox of business executives, legal departments and system administrators. Computer forensics examiners are skilled at finding hidden or deleted files, decrypting information and reading electronic data used by the variety of technologies that are commonly employed by businesses. Computer forensics combines computer science, knowledge and rules of evidence. With the information gathered from these elements, the examiner figures out how information is being used and uses that information to protect your business. Computer forensics requires specialized training, software and experience; and is not something that typical IT staff has as a skill set.

Computer Forensics >

Highlights from the 2007 Computer Crime Survey

COMPUTER SECURITY INSTITUTE (CSI)
 
Some of the key findings from the participants in the 2007 survey are summarized below:

 • 46% percent of respondents reported that they had suffered a security incident, which is down from 53% last year
 • Almost one out of five respondents had at least one security incident, reported that their attacks were “targeted” (defined as a malware attack aimed primarily at their organization or at a small group of organizations)
 • The average annual loss reported in this year’s survey shot up to $350,424 from $168,000 the previous year. It had been over five years since the average losses had increased

Computer Crime Survey>

SSC News!
New website launched

Visit our newly redesigned Corporate Security website, www.securessc.com

SSC Member of NAPBS®
The NAPBS® (National Association of Professional Background Screeners) was founded in 2003 as a non-profit trade association and serves to represent the interest of companies offering employment and background screening. NAPBS® gives the screening industry the ability to effectively demonstrate its competence, reliability and willingness to adopt standards.

ssc and smg host 2nd annual golf outing

On September 10th, SSC and SMG hosted their 2nd Annual Golf Outing at Oak Lawn Country Club in Woodbridge. It was a beautiful day and enjoyed by many. Among the winners of various categories were Bob Hartt, Joe Riccio, Dan Ringle and Harry K. Cohn.

We'd like to hear from you!

If there are any topics you’d like to see covered in our e-Newsletter, please feel free to email me. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.

Yours truly,
Beth Gabriel
Marketing Communications Manager

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