Attevo Helps Corporations and Governmental Agencies Protect Sensitive Information

CLEVELAND, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Email, online shopping and banking, electronic social networking, mobile computing and the general explosion in the use of computer technology has put sensitive information at a greater risk of manipulation, loss and theft than ever before. Individuals and companies alike face the growing challenge of protecting sensitive digital information in an era of data predators and pirates.

Even without malicious attempts to steal information, safeguards need to be followed to protect against mishandling information so that data is not accidently exposed, compromised or lost. A common example of this is sending an email message to the wrong person or even attaching the wrong file to an email, innocent enough mistakes that could have significant consequences. According to Ponemon Research, 88% of all corporate data loss events are caused by employee negligence.

Companies, governmental agencies and other organizations are required by law to maintain high-levels of digital and hardcopy data security that reflect various compliance standards. Financial data, health records and personal credit information all fall under the observant eye of compliance auditors. Even without government oversight, companies need to protect their proprietary information from getting into the hands of competitors, just as an individual needs to protect their own identity.

Cleveland-based Attevo, Inc., a business and professional services consultancy, has become a recognized leader in helping businesses and governmental entities secure their information assets. Following a well-defined protocol, Attevo's certified professionals can perform risk assessment and proof of concept studies to help organizations understand and document their vulnerabilities. Attevo can help clients select the best data loss prevention (DLP) software product to match their specific needs. DLP software allows companies to completely track and control the flow of all electronic information within the enterprise. Attevo can implement and fully configure DLP products to maximize their effectiveness and value to an organization. Attevo's DLP implementation roadmap involves adapting existing business policies and processes to build sustainable compliant behavior within an organization.

According to Attevo's Managing Partner of Risk Management, Randy Johnson, "Electronic information can be easy replicated, manipulated and removed. Individuals and organizations that aren't proactive in protecting their sensitive information are bound to pay a price."

Recent research reveals that one out of ten adult Americans have fallen victim to identity theft and on average, each of these individuals end up losing around $5 thousand. Worldwide, the cost of identity theft to businesses alone exceeds $221 billion annually. Another study shows that the average cost to a business for a single data breach is between $200 and $250 per individual lost record.

Attevo has implemented data loss prevention solutions within complex, geographically- dispersed computing environments. The Attevo Risk Management team includes highly-skilled professionals that are certified to implement solutions and train others on a variety of DLP platforms. Attevo partners with several of the world's leading DLP software development companies. Attevo delivers business consulting services to large, enterprise-class organizations that include program management, master data management, business intelligence and strategic information planning. In addition to public sector experience, Attevo serves clients in the manufacturing, insurance, healthcare, banking, logistics, consumer goods, retail and software industries.

CONTACT:
Randy Johnson
[email protected]
1375 E. 9th Street, Suite 2500
Cleveland, OH 44114

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