Next-Gen Security Needs Create Channel Opportunities
The Next Security Breach Is Inevitable
Security is top-of-mind with 81% of the IT security pros concerned or very concerned about a breach occurring in the next year.
Many Lack Confidence in IT Security
A full 71% admitted either to not being confident or being not all prepared when it comes to IT security.
Biggest Security Challenge
Knowing which systems are adequately protected and being able to discover vulnerabilities is the biggest challenge.
Nearly a Third Lack a SIEM System
IT organizations are starting to realize they need a lot more than a basic firewall and antivirus software.
The Trouble With Today’s SIEM Systems
Nearly 40% want to replace the SIEM systems they have. The first generation of SIEM systems is difficult to deploy and maintain.
What Is Driving SIEM Sales?
Of the security professionals surveyed, 24% cite real-time threat protection and response as a driver of SIEM purchases.
Compliance Drives SIEM Sales
Nearly a quarter (24%) also cited compliance as a driver of SIEM purchases.
SIEM Deployment Challenges
It took 28% of the security professionals surveyed a few weeks or more to deploy a SIEM product.
Top SIEM Challenges
Complexity of products (29%) and issues associated with integration (16%) are the top two SIEM challenges.
Top Risk Management Concerns
Mobile computing (41%), followed by cloud computing (31%), will have the biggest effect on risk management in 2014.