HBO Hacked. Is anyone surprised?
The simple fact, in today's IT environment, is that if you are a large organisation with very desirable assets, you are a target for hackers and you will be hacked.
The way to minimise this exposure is to compartmentalise that data and follow a few simple rules.
1. Obfuscate your content. All files, created or modified, should be registered under a fake name. NO reference to the artist, project or writer should be made at any point.
2. Keep new projects confidential. Your content is extremely valuable and highly sought after in the piracy world. Access is limited to only those who need to work on the project. NO ONE else has access, there are no exceptions. Session file access should be limited to you and those working directly on the project.
3. There will come a time when files need to be transferred - Only use studio approved and provided file transfer systems. Do not use insecure (free) “Cloud” based services such as Drop Box, You Send It, Sound Cloud, Rapid Share, iCloud. In an emergency, some paid for secure storage services (such as box.com or huddle.com) can be used IF: (1) the service is password protected, (2) the password is not communicated via email under any circumstances, (3) the password is changed immediately before and after delivery and (4) the file is deleted from the service following delivery.
4. When using multiple working environments, make sure all session files are deleted from any scratch discs at the end of the session and the computer's trash/recycling folder is emptied.
HBO Hacked
The way to minimise this exposure is to compartmentalise that data and follow a few simple rules.
1. Obfuscate your content. All files, created or modified, should be registered under a fake name. NO reference to the artist, project or writer should be made at any point.
2. Keep new projects confidential. Your content is extremely valuable and highly sought after in the piracy world. Access is limited to only those who need to work on the project. NO ONE else has access, there are no exceptions. Session file access should be limited to you and those working directly on the project.
3. There will come a time when files need to be transferred - Only use studio approved and provided file transfer systems. Do not use insecure (free) “Cloud” based services such as Drop Box, You Send It, Sound Cloud, Rapid Share, iCloud. In an emergency, some paid for secure storage services (such as box.com or huddle.com) can be used IF: (1) the service is password protected, (2) the password is not communicated via email under any circumstances, (3) the password is changed immediately before and after delivery and (4) the file is deleted from the service following delivery.
4. When using multiple working environments, make sure all session files are deleted from any scratch discs at the end of the session and the computer's trash/recycling folder is emptied.
HBO Hacked
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