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Channel Could Help Spur Security Adoption in 2014

Security Focus on Security Increases The importance of security has grown considerably over the last two years. Significantly higher priority: 28%, moderately higher priority: 51%, no change: 18%, lower priority: 3% Top Five Security Threats A diverse number of types of threats need to be defended against. Malware: 91%, hacking: 86%, social engineering/phishing: 82%, data loss/leakage: 81%, security risks […]

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Michael Vizard

Dec 20, 2013

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Focus on Security Increases

The importance of security has grown considerably over the last two years. Significantly higher priority: 28%, moderately higher priority: 51%, no change: 18%, lower priority: 3%

Top Five Security Threats

A diverse number of types of threats need to be defended against. Malware: 91%, hacking: 86%, social engineering/phishing: 82%, data loss/leakage: 81%, security risks in emerging technologies: 81%

Security Defenses in Use at Large Organizations

Data loss prevention (DLP) tends to be more important for larger organizations.Data loss prevention: 71%, identity and access management: 61% , formal risk assessment: 51%, security information and event management: 44%, enterprise security intelligence: 41%, external vulnerability assessments: 40%

Security Defenses in Use at Midsize Organizations

Use of more complex security technologies is not that high. Data loss prevention: 54%, identity and access management: 43%, formal risk assessment: 40%, security information and event management: 37%, enterprise security intelligence: 34%, external vulnerability assessments: 25%

Security Defenses in Use at Small Organizations

Adoption of advanced security technologies in small organizations is relatively light.Data loss prevention: 55%, identity and access management: 39%, formal risk assessment: 35%, security information and event management: 32%, enterprise security intelligence: 22%, external vulnerability assessments: 28%

Factors in Security Breaches

Human error is more often the cause but not by much.Human error: 55%, technology error: 45%

Causes of Human Security Error

It’s hard to discern how much IT complexity contributes to human error. End-user failure to follow policies and procedures: 42%, IT staff failure to follow policies and procedures: 41%, lack of security expertise with Website/applications: 39%, lack of security expertise with IT infrastructure: 38%

Change in Security Posture in Last Two Years

When it comes, IT security change is unfortunately evolutionary at best. Moderate amount of change: 51%, no change/small amount of change: 36%, drastic amount of change: 13%

Formal Risk Analysis Is Lacking

Risk analysis is a potential lucrative area for solution providers in the channel.Companies currently using: 41%, companies planning to use: 33%, no plans/not familiar: 25%

Balancing Risk vs. Security

Convincing customers they don’t have enough security can be a challenge. Appropriate balance: 66%, too much risk: 18%, security too stringent: 17%

Security Mindset of the Workforce

Over the years, security awareness has significantly improved but is still imperfect. Basic: 48%, advanced: 44%, low priority: 8%

Changes in IT Landscape Affecting Security

A lot of security factors are outside the control of IT. Social networking: 52%, cloud computing: 51%, availability of easy-to-use hacking tools: 49%, interconnectivity of devices/systems: 48%, sophistication of security threats: 47%, growing organization of hackers: 47%

Mobile Security Incidents

Mobile malware and employees disabling features are up the most year-over-year. Lost/stolen device: 39%, mobile malware: 28%, employees disabling security features: 26%, mobile phishing attack: 24%, violation of corporate data policy: 23%

Michael Vizard

Michael Vizard is a seasoned IT journalist, with nearly 30 years of experience writing and editing about enterprise IT issues. He is a writer for 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.

Channel Could Help Spur Security Adoption in 2014

Michael Vizard

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