Breach

The OPM data breach likely exposed the Social Security numbers and personnel records of every federal worker and prompted a clash between members of Congress over the fate of cybersecurity legislation.

Security leaders shared steps their own organizations have taken to effectively prepare for looming incidents or compromise.

A speaker advised attendees to have a clear understanding of the risk management side of their business, to choose a tailored plan that meets their needs.

Adobe has agreed to improve security and pay nearly $1.2 million in legal fees plus $5,000 per named plaintiff in the settlement of class action lawsuit over a 2013 breach.

President Obama's press secretary declined to confirm China's role in the massive OPM breach, but left open the potential for retaliation if a nation state is determined to be involved.

AeroGrow is notifying customers that malware was likely used to infiltrate its online servers, and payment card data may have been compromised.

A breach at the Office of Personnel Management, which may impact millions of federal workers, casts harsh light on vulnerabilities in federal IT systems.