The scope and sheer volume of the data breaches that have dominated the headlines in the past 12 months mark a new era of data insecurity. From brand names like TJX and DuPont to the inside threat and the professional data thief, breaches have materialized in every shape and color. The following lessons to be learned: There is no crystal ball for data security. Data thieves will go to great lengths and very creative lengths to get at a high value and we may not be able to anticipate what kinds of data thieves will take on us.”]