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1Preventing IT security breaches:

41 percent of IT executives name it as a top concern

2Ensuring IT systems are used fully to maximize ROI of IT:

32 percent of IT executives name it as a top concern

3Understanding the full range of new technologies that are available and how to use them:

31 percent of IT executives name it as a top concern

4Making decisions about future IT investments:

29 percent of IT executives name it as a top concern

5Managing change in IT systems and infrastructure:

28 percent of IT executives name it as a top concern

6Dealing with cost constraints:

26 percent of IT executives name it as a top concern

7Planning for and recovering from failure or destruction of IT infrastructure:

25 percent of IT executives name it as a top concern

8Other concerns named by executives:

• Preventing misuse of computer systems by employees• Dealing with day-to-day unreliability of IT systems• Complying with industry regulations and standards