Overview
Legaltech News quoted Michael Vatis in a July 28 article titled “Improper Access to Swedish Data Provides Important Security Lessons.” The article discusses why Swedish authorities are struggling to respond to a breach of confidential data. Improper access to government information, which initially was kept secret from the public, has led to the resignation of two top government officials and the firing of another. According to the article, the incident provides a stark reminder for business and government officials on the roles of responsibility and transparency.
Mr. Vatis, who was the founding director of the National Infrastructure Protection Center at the FBI, says: "The incident illustrates what can happen not only to government agencies that handle confidential information, but also private companies. It's important not only to protect against hackers and other external threats, but also to ensure that basic security protocols are followed to ensure that information isn't made available to unauthorized parties by accident."
The full article can be read at Legaltech News (subscription required).