Protect and survive

The Ashley Madison scandal got a broad range of reactions, but it highlighted gaping flaws in how many people protect their data online

Theresa Payton, chief executive of Fortalice and former White House chief information officer

The Ashley Madison hack gave many people giggles. For some, it was a bunch of cheaters getting their comeuppance. The security issues behind the leak, however, should give pause to all. Ashley Madison’s reputation was wholly reliant on being secure. Its customers expected their data to be private because the risk for them was significant. For ...