Welcome! I am Brian Lapidus, the COO of Kroll’s Fraud Solutions practice group, and it is my pleasure today to launch the Kroll Fraud Solutions Blog: A Dialogue on Data Security, a destination designed to share information; generate thought-provoking content; and stimulate conversations related to data security and identity theft related issues. While I have the honor of kicking off this effort, several expert contributors will lend their thoughts on a regular basis — including many of Kroll’s Certified Fraud Examiners, our Licensed Investigators… and you.

So why start writing now? Well, if you didn’t already know, state and federal privacy laws are being imposed on businesses at a rate never seen before.  As you can imagine, this activity is creating a lot of confusion among organizations of all sizes and in all industries, many of which are left wondering how do these regulations apply to me?  What do I need to do to protect my organization and our customers?  To help answer these questions, we decided now was a great time to start sharing our expertise in the area of data privacy and security with a wider audience.  Who knows, we may help break through some of the white noise and help you with the real questions you have on how best to protect your organization and yourself.

In the coming weeks and months, we will be discussing, among other topics:

• Current Data Breach and Identity Theft News – What is our – and your – perspective on the latest issues and headlines?
• Data Breach Response – What does that really mean?
• The Importance of Determining the Scope of the Breach – Is this always possible, and what is the cost?
• Breach Notification – What are your obligations?
• Data Security Training for Employees by Job Function – How do you engage them in the process?
• Compliance with Federal and State Regulations and Rules – How do organizations keep up with Big Brother?

Most importantly, we are looking forward to opening a dialogue with you and I encourage you to post comments, ask questions, and join the conversation. Please subscribe to our RSS feed or check back often for future updates.  Thanks in advance for joining us!

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