Re: Guidance Software settles FTC charges

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

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- -- "Gary Funck" <gary () intrepid com> wrote:

> [The cobbler's children have no shoes.]
>
> http://www.businessweek.com/ap/tech/D8LEGQ281.htm

The thing that really stinks about this "settlement" is that
the FTC didn't hit these guys where it hurts -- the pocketbook.

Instead:

[snip]

The settlement will require the company to implement a comprehensive
information-security program and obtain audits by an independent
third-party security professional every other year for 10 years.

[snip]

 http://ftc.gov/opa/2006/11/guidance.htm

Yeah, that'll make sure it doesn't happen again. Not.

Unimpressed. :-/

- - ferg

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