On Wednesday, April 29, 1998 7:36 AM, Kevin Tyrrell [SMTP:tyrrellat_private] wrote: > all at once. I don't see how Lloyds can calculate the odds of loss > from an exposure they don't even know exists. At least we're pretty sure we > won't see a bunch of mobile homes destroyed by volcanoes erupting in Tampa. Never underestimate statistics! ;-) What we are really talking about here is a lack of actuarial data in regards to computer security (break-in stats). What we are lacking is the data that says "if you employ security technique X - your risk of breach is Y". By evaluating the "secureness" factor (y) of many networks and recording the incidence of breach, the statisticians should be able to determine the appropriate premium to charge that will produce a profit for the insuring agency. --tr
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