Most people over the age of 20 may remember the show, The Weakest Link.  With relation to information security the weakest link is the human link.  Firewalls, encryption, passwords and other security measures cannot stand up to the breeches made by people.

Some people have an attitude that the information they're responsible for isn't that important so they treat it casually, leaving passwords out in the open or putting sensitive information in the trash can.  Social networking sites such as Facebook are another place where employees can easily post confidential information such as drawings, schedules or information about people.  It seems harmless.

Wireless networking allows people to be more productive everywhere.  We see users in aiports working on laptops.  iPads and other micro computers allow people to easily transport data outside their offices.  Encrypting these devices and adding passwords allows a safer way to store data outside the workplace.

Information security is everyone's job.  Employees "swim" in the same fishbowl as other users on their network.

What are you doing to maintain the integrity and security of the data you use?