Even if no mandatory SEC reporting requirements are forthcoming, at the very least, the guidance provides corporations with the opportunity and to ask internally whether they are doing enough to secure their computer systems.

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Lead by example through making certain government computer systems and networks are secure and that the best information security measures are used.

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Mr Schneier predicts that insurance companies will start to specify what kinds of computer equipment companies should use, or charge lower premiums to insure more secure operating systems or hardware.

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