Every day, businesses manage confidential information that contains everything from company trade secrets and marketing research, to social security numbers and addresses of employees, customers and vendors. The theft of this information from the workplace can have disastrous consequences. In fact, in 2007 alone companies lost an average of $6.3 million per security breach.

The Alliance for Secure Business Information was formed in 2008 to educate businesses and employees about the theft of confidential information in the workplace. This group will launch several initiatives over the next year, designed to build awareness around the issue and encourage businesses to take action to prevent the crime.

In July 2008, the Alliance embarked on a research initiative to assess awareness, perceptions and behaviors surrounding the security of confidential information in the workplace.  Key findings from the study can be found by visiting our Key Research Findings page.

In addition, Fellowes, Inc. has partnered with the Identity Theft Resource Center on a 30-second Public Service Announcement focusing on the theft of confidential information and best business security practices to help prevent the crime.