Ihavebeenhacked.com


	Ihavebeenhacked.com is an informative web site with the objective of providing you with real world examples on how to best secure your computing environment. Since ihavebeenhacked.com is a fictitious organization, this web site at times is used for demonstrations, training and testing. As such, the subject matter may be intentionally altered during testing and validation of certain security products, tools and practices. In the pursuit of deploying responsible security solutions and best practices, there is one thing for sure that you count on; you will most likely become a member of the ihavebeenhacked club. The important question is, will you be prepared?

Bob is the CEO of his organization and has become a member of the ihavebeenhacked club. Bob is not happy.

Bob was either never informed by his team of information professionals or did not take the time to build a responsible comprehensive security plan for his computing enterprise. Like most organizations, Bob relies on his information network to perform many important business transactions, marketing and collaboration efforts.

Find out where Bob went wrong, so you can be assured to address your companies security needs and when your organization becomes a member of the ihavebeenhacked club, you'll be prepared.

	Outdated Access Control and multiple back door loopholes.
	Wide Open Internet Access Policy.
	Propagation of attacks occurring without proactive knowledge or assistance to impede.
	Non compliance on electronic messaging, allowing clear text to be sent out into the wild.
	Wide open Web access to critical applications, due to relying on the perimeter firewall to stop application layer attacks.
	Basic password policy with limited checks and balances.

Bob is the CEO of his organization and has become a member of the ihavebeenhacked club. Why does Bob still look happy?

Bob was proactive and ensured that his information technology support team had the right solutions in place and tools to build cost effective, responsible security approaches. Like most organizations, Bob relies on his information network to stay ahead of the competition, promote his companies offerings and interfaces with his partners and customers.

Find out more how Bob was prepared and knew eventually he would become a member of the ihavebeenhacked club, and was prepared.

	Comprehensive cost effective Secure Access Strategy.
	A layered Content control strategy that brought maximum flexibility to the users work environment, while encouraging high levels of user productivity and at the same time reducing SPAM, Spyware and other malicious content from entering the enterprise.
	An investment was made into a "Day Zero Behavior-based Protection" strategy.
	A comprehensive ease of use Secure Messaging solution was deployed.
	An evaluation of all critical applications, both internal and e-commerce, brought the need to invest in strong application layer protection, above and beyond the perimeter defense.
	A "Comprehensive Authentication Policy" was specifically developed to address the ongoing challenging compliance requirements.