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Part One of Anatomy of a Data Breach from Agility Alliance partner, Symantec, examined the three most common sources of data breaches—well-meaning insiders, targeted attacks from outside the organization, and malicious insiders. Part two will provide a broad perspective on what can be done to stop data breaches, as well as specific recommendations to take preventive action.

Growth in data breaches should come as no surprise. In a world where data is everywhere, it has become harder than ever for organizations to protect their confidential information. And for organizations that have critical information assets such as customer data, intellectual property, trade secrets, and proprietary corporate data, the risk of a data breach is not a new problem.

While the continuing onslaught of data breaches is well documented, what is far less understood is why data breaches happen and what can be done to prevent them. This two-part blog series from Agility Alliance partner, Symantec, examines the three most common sources of data breaches—well-meaning insiders, targeted attacks from outside the organization, and malicious insiders—and goes on to illustrate the ways in which each source gains access to the network, finds and then exposes sensitive information. The last installment will offer a broad perspective on what can be done to stop data breaches, as well as specific recommendations to take preventive action.

In our previous installments of the series entitled "The Cloud Transforms Business" from Agility Alliance partner KPMG we got an overview of what the cloud really is and how it is deployed in its various forms. We also learned what is driving cloud adoption and the impact of social connectivity. Now in the third and final part in the series, find out more about strategic business approaches required by Cloud.

In our first installment of the series entitled "The Cloud Transforms Business" from Agility Alliance partner KPMG we got an overview of what the cloud really is and how it is deployed in its various forms. Now, read more in Part 2 to find out what is driving cloud adoption and the impact of social connectivity.

Welcome back to Agility Amplified for 2011! We start the year with our first installment of a new series entitled "The Cloud Transforms Business" from Agility Alliance partner KPMG. The cloud has reached an important inflection point that is impacting corporate strategy and changing business models. Organizations that recognize and are able to effectively manage risks around cloud will create a sustainable competitive advantage. In our first installment of the series, get an overview of what the cloud really is and how it is deployed in its various forms.