After the loss of one laptop containing sensitive information from Nasa's facilities, an order was made making sure that no unencrypted laptop leave the company premise. Employees were also warned to be be aware of any phone calls, emails, and other communications from individuals claiming to be from Nasa or other official sources that ask for personal information or verification.
The reaction of the Nasa officials indicate the magnitude of damage caused by the data breach.
This episode stresses on information security and the importance of encryption.
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