Security News > 2008 > July > Open Security Foundation To Maintain Attrition.org's Data Loss Database - Open Source

http://attrition.org/news/content/08-07-15.001.html RICHMOND, VA, July 14, 2008 - The Open Security Foundation (OSF) is pleased to announce that the DataLossDB (also known as the Data Loss Database - Open Source (DLDOS) currently run by Attrition.org) will be formally maintained as an ongoing project under the OSF umbrella organization as of July 15, 2008. Attrition.org's Data Loss project, which was originally conceptualized in 2001 and has been maintained since July 2005, introduced DLDOS to the public in September of 2006. The project's core mission is to track the loss or theft of personally identifying information not just from the United States, but across the world. As of June 4, 2008, DataLossDB contains information on over 1,000 breaches of personal identifying information covering over 330 million records. DataLossDB has become a recognized leader in the categorization of dataloss incidents over the past several years. In an effort to build off the current success and further enhance the project, the new relationship with OSF provides opportunities for growth, an improved data set, and expanded community involvement. "We've worked hard to research, gather, and make this data open to the public," says Kelly Todd, one of the project leaders for DataLossDB. "Hopefully, the migration to OSF will lead to more community participation, public awareness, and consumer advocacy by providing an open forum for submitting information." The Open Security Foundation's DataLossDB will be free for download and use in non-profit work and research. The new website launch (http://www.datalossdb.org/) builds off of the current data set and provides an extensive list of new features. DataLossDB has attained rapid success due to a core group of volunteers who have populated and maintained the database. However, the new system will provide an open framework that allows the community to get involved and enhance the project. "For a data set as dynamic as this, it made sense to build it into a more user-driven format.", states David Shettler, the lead developer for the Open Security Foundation. "With the release of this new site, the project can now be fed by anyone, from data loss victims to researchers". [...] _______________________________________________ Attend Black Hat USA, August 2-7 in Las Vegas, the world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring 40 hands-on training courses and 80 Briefings presentations with lots of new content and new tools. Network with 4,000 delegates from 50 nations. Visit product displays by 30 top sponsors in a relaxed setting. http://www.blackhat.com

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