'Lessons Learned From Five Big Database Breaches In 2010' - excellent article

A recent article on TechWeb's DarkReading entitled 'Lessons Learned From Five Big Database Breaches In 2010' provides a brief history of database breaches. The five breaches described include databases at a sheriff's office, a university, a marketing company a healthcare company and a media network. Almost all of the breaches could have been prevented with moderate controls.

Organizations need to understand that more often than not, its most valuable and sensitive information assets reside in its databases. It is therefore logical that databases are a prime target for attacks.

Database security should be taken seriously. Risks must be understood and controls implemented. Security can be improved dramatically with some effort. Our Continental Audit database services can have a huge impact.

http://www.darkreading.com/database-security/167901020/security/attacks-breaches/228900094/lessons-learned-from-five-big-database-breaches-in-2010.html