2008 Data Breach Investigations Report

Published:
Briefs, Case Studies, Papers, Reports
Author(s) and Contributors:
Author(s): Wade Baker C. Hylender J. Valentine
Source(s) and Collection(s):
Sources(s): Community
ParentTopics:
Data Security Incident Management and Response Intrusion Detection and Prevention Network Security Security Management Data Breach

Abstract

The 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report draws from over 500 forensic engagements handled by the Verizon Business Investigative Response team over a four-year period. Tens of thousands of data points weave together the stories and statistics from compromise victims around the world. This report seeks to answer the following questions;

  • Who is behind data breaches?
  • How do breaches occur?
  • What commonalities exist?
  • Where should mitigation efforts be focused?

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