[LINK] SMH: '4800 Aussie sites evaporate after hack'

stephen at melbpc.org.au stephen at melbpc.org.au
Wed Jun 22 11:38:17 AEST 2011


Roger writes,

> Hence my call for litigation to make abundantly clear to 
> service-providers that with the authority they're creating for 
> themselves comes responsibility, accountability, liability - and 
> ultimately personal bankruptcy.


Agreed.

And t'would seem a new industry will develop .. data insurance

Data insurance for site owners, but especially their service providers.

For example: http://www.engini.com

Welcome to Data Insurance Licensing Limited (DINS)

DINS is the exclusive, worldwide provider of Data Insurance to industry, 
government and non-profit organizations. 

Features

The Data Insurance Product is an on-line data backup service that 
incorporates the highest standards in risk management and loss prevention 
along with an insurance product that provides a cash payment of 
potentially millions of dollars if stored data cannot be returned to the 
data owner.

Once the client chooses the amount of data to be backed up and the value 
of the data, the data is encrypted and transferred electronically to a 
number of Data centers where multiple versions of the files are stored.

Features include:

Deleted files are stored
With us, you don’t have to worry about accidentally or purposely deleting 
a file. We keep multiple copies of your data, AND we keep multiple 
versions of your files – something that many other companies do not do.

Encryption
All the data is encrypted using 448 blowfish encryption technology – a 
more secure encryption technique than what some companies use. With us, 
your data is always safe from prying eyes.

Remote access
For disaster recovery, if you need you data transferred to another 
computer in an other country – just log on and simply download your data. 
Its that easy.

Responsibility of Data Insurance to return your Data
With Data Insurance, you never need to worry about retrieving your data 
from backup because you have problems knowing how to use the system. 
Because it is our responsibility to get the data back to you, we have 
great technical support available when you need it.

Cash value assigned to by data owner
You determine the value of your data. If we can not return your data 
(subject to the terms of the insurance policy), then we will pay you the 
value of the data.

Data Insurance - The Benefits

Supports Business Continuity
By enforcing best practice regarding backing up and storing critical 
data. Critical data is available 24/7. Insurance covers professional 
restoration support.

Provides Risk Mitigation
Makes you a safe partner to deal with as you have reduced risk regarding 
the loss of critical data.

Indemnifies against Liability
You are no longer liable for your client's and business partner’s 
critical data.

Delivers Data Compliance (SOX Act – 404, JSOX and COBIT)
Sarbanes Oxley 404 (safe keeping of critical data required to ensure the 
accuracy of financial reporting). 
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Cheers,
Stephen



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