Although the data breach at retailer Target took place several months ago, new information continues to surface, and the ripples for the IT industry will no doubt continue for a very long time. For instance,Bloomberg Businessweek reportedthat Target’s security company, FireEye, sent an initial warning toTarget’s corporate security team of the malware intrusion on November 30, but for unknown reasons, no action was taken.
The Target breach has been a high-profile news story that’s brought network security concerns to the attention of everyone. Whether your organization handles customer data such as credit cards, or has only limited external interactions, your network is likely to house some sensitive data, even if it’s only your employees’ personal information. As an IT professional, what lessons can you take from Target’s misfortune to...