Lou Brancaccio’s wisdom, “Don’t do stupid stuff,” is timely now.
Burgerville knew its security was lacking, according to “Burgerville breach draws class-action lawsuit” (Oct. 5, The Columbian) but didn’t strengthen it because of the cost. A class-action lawsuit accuses the company of lax cybersecurity.
“2nd local business reports breach” (Oct. 6) names Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery as experiencing a breach of its data files. Rebound notified its IT department of the breach and that department took the necessary steps to close the breach. A bit late.
An Associated Press story in The Columbian, “Sheriff apologizes after inmate dies of overdose” (Oct. 6), reports that a Clackamas County, Ore., sheriff had to apologize after an inmate died of an overdose while his deputies took videos and made callous remarks as the inmate flailed and died. The sheriff stated that the behavior of his deputies does not conform to professional standards.
The sheriff retreats into a reference to professional standards; Burgerville knew that security was lacking but did nothing; Rebound treats us to the tired bromide, “The privacy and protection of personal information is a top priority for Rebound.” Sure. As long as meeting that priority doesn’t cost money.
Professional standards abound. But where are the professionals?
