Verizon to Present Findings of 2011 Data Breach Investigations Report in May 5 Webinar

NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon will highlight findings from the 2011 Data Breach Investigations Report in a webinar on May 5.  The webinar, entitled "Learn from the Mistakes of Others: Be Better Prepared to Combat Security Risks to Your Organization," will share insights and offer recommendations on how organizations can better protect themselves from data breaches.

BACKGROUND:

Wade Baker is the creator, author and primary analyst for the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report series.  He oversees the collection and analysis of data relevant to understanding and managing information risk, which is used to create and enhance Verizon solutions, inform employees and clients, and publish credible research to the security community.

Bryan Sartin leads the investigative response team at Verizon.  As a senior forensic examiner, Sartin has taken the lead in many high-profile data compromise investigations around the world.  Additionally, he is well-versed in both criminal and civil computer forensic procedures and is a certified expert witness.  

The Verizon 2011 Data Breach Investigations Report series now spans seven years and more than 1,700 breaches involving more than 900 million compromised records. It offers an unparalleled view into cybercrime around the world.

SOURCE Verizon