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Security Most Important by Age
Older workers have greater security appreciation
Difference in Priorities – Gen Y versus Baby Boomers
Hard for Gen Y to distinguish between work and play
Very Concerned about Security and Privacy
Also differs substantially with age
Sources of Security Attacks Causing Most Concern
Web sites are now the number one threat
Knowledgeable about Security
Gen Y never lacks for confidence
Has Experienced Computer Security Issues in the Last Two Years
They take more risks
Have You Had Any of the Following Security Issues in the Last Two Years?
Viruses are everywhere
Use Additional Security Software
Gen Y clearly more reckless
Reason for Not Using Additional Security Software
Cost is clearly an issue
Expect Security Software to Be Free
Getting harder to sell security software
Keep Personal Data on Their Computers
Almost everybody does
Do Not Follow Security Best Practices
Gen Y worst offenders
Contributing writer
Michael Vizard is a seasoned IT journalist, with nearly 30 years of experience writing and editing about enterprise IT issues. He is a contributor to publications including Programmableweb, IT Business Edge, CIOinsight, Channel Insider and UBM Tech. He formerly was editorial director for Ziff-Davis Enterprise, where he launched the company’s custom content division, and has also served as editor in chief for CRN and InfoWorld. He also has held editorial positions at PC Week, Computerworld and Digital Review.