Simmonds, head of security for "pharmaceutical giant ICI" called for more email encryption" because "it's built into every email product." There are no silver bullets. For example, Mr. Simmonds may be well versed in the phamaceutical space, but apparently isn't versed in current SEC regulations which require email archives for 7 years. The ability to archive isn't built into every browser, bringing a world of compliance pain and suffering for folks in FS listening to this advice. Bottom line: be careful who you listen to, know what's right for your company, and understand that there's rarely a panacea or a free lunch...
Posted by Ed at April 14, 2005 09:13 AM