Several security vendors and professional groups released new security survey reports revealing that security budgets are under pressure, but priorities and spending are relatively stable.
The annual RSA Conference saw the release of several new reports on security spending, priorities and activities. The following is a sampling of data from various security surveys.
22% of enterprises have deployed application firewalls; 31% plan to purchase application firewalls
29% of enterprises are using data loss prevention technology; 37%plan to purchase application firewalls
29% of enterprises are very concerned about virtualization security; 53%are very concerned about the security of cloud computing
70% of computer users are concerned about cybercrime;65% believe local government needs to do more to stop cybercrime
45% of businesses plan to virtualize at least one-third of their servers
42% of businesses say unauthorized virtualized environment are their biggest virtual security threat
72% have no plans to plans to deploy virtual firewalls; 64% do not believe virtual firewalls will gain acceptance for two to three years
57% of common Web applications using Ports 80 or 445 can bypass conventional firewalls and other security measures
70% of businesses have downsized their IT departments this year
58% of businesses are concerned about browser-based attacks; 30% of businesses are concerned about social network attacks
72% of security vendors are discounting new product purchases; 53%have reduced maintenance fees
70% of security professionals had their budgets cut; 55% expect no further budget cuts this year
66% of businesses expect their investment to remain constant through 2009
72% of businesses anticipate security budget cuts this year
See All Slideshows
