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Use the 80:20 Rule to Set Information Security Priorities

Posted by Dave Ries :: ABA TECHSHOW Planning Board :: Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP

February 25, 2008

The 80:20 Rule is a rule of thumb for setting information security priorities. It says that implementation of 20% of the key technical security steps will address 80% of the risk. While it has been stated in different ways, Symantec, a leading security vendor, includes in the 20% of technical steps: removing unneeded services, patch management, and enforcing strong passwords. The 80:20 Rule helps to identify priorities, but it is important to address all key information security steps, including people, procedures and technology. This year’s TECHSHOW will include the following sessions which will cover various areas of information security: Securing Your Clients’ Data While on the Road (basic), Anatomy of a Law Firm Data Breach (advanced), and Authentication, Encryption and Log Management (advanced).

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