One of my favorite contrived SQL security examples is the story of a hacker getting into our database and dropping all of our tables. If we could be so lucky, as the solution to that problem is much easier than what hackers usually want. Hackers ultimately dream of being able to penetrate our system, steal intellectual property or key information, and exit our system without us ever knowing that they were there. This is the ultimate goal of every hacker. Dropping tables immediately gives away that a hacker has entered our system, which no clever hacker wants. In the video why everyone is freaking out about intellectual property theft, we look at cybersecurity attacks and hacks in the context of intellectual property. Far from involving dropping tables or acting destructively (both which are poorly strategic), these hacks are the ultimate threat because they can cost trillions of dollars in the long run when someone is able to steal our work.
Some of the questions and topics that I cover in the video:
- Why the who of intellectual property may not be who you think it is
- A surprising answer about what is intellectual property
- Can we even protect intellectual property?
- Why this is a growing challenge
- Why this challenge will continue to grow
- Best practices for how to protect physical intellectual property
- A few common myths about insuring intellectual property
- Best practices for how to protect digital intellectual property
- How intellectual property relates to credibility and why this is important for the future
- A solution for companies who are already practicing strong digital intellectual property protection
This year in Automating ETL, we are talking about ETL in the context of cybersecurity. From design to specific techniques with data, stay tuned as material is added to the course throughout the year. For a coupon to the course, check out the trailer video on the channel SQL In Six Minutes.
Why doesn't intellectual property get as much attention as destructive hacks? Because these hacks don't seem as cool as a hacker getting into a system and acting destructively (ie: stuxnet-like hacks). The latter hacks come with interesting stories while a hack involving intellectual property is boring - these hackers cleverly get in and out of systems quickly while covering their trail. In addition, once they steal the intellectual property of their target, they simply copy it and steal financial resources from their targets without their targets ever realizing they were penetrated. Hackers use techniques like penetration covering to avoid detection.
Are you considering a design that involves storing significant personal information? Given the increase in attacks and leaks with personal data, you would be best to avoid this. But this will involve creativity and re-considering how you develop an idea that succeeds. For alternative designs that are profitable, you can get in touch and we'll review your idea and how it can be architected to protect your customers, while also protecting your company from future liability. You can contact for assistance.