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How High Are Your Suppliers’ Security Standards?
Security standards How High Are Your Suppliers’ Security Standards? New research shows that organizations could do more to ensure their business partners and suppliers’ security standards. Here’s where channel partners can help. High Confidence 81% of IT professionals are confident in their ability to protect sensitive customer data. Uncertain Security 47% of respondents are not…
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CompTIA: Make New Processes Part of the ‘Security Mix’
Security discussion CompTIA: Make New Processes Part of the ‘Security Mix’ Risk analysis, compliance management and cloud provider evaluation must be “part of the security mix,” CompTIA said. Customer education also needs attention. Big Sellers in Security 38% of respondents said firewalls are their biggest seller, while 20% rank antivirus at the top of their…
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What MSPs, VARs Should Know About Ransomware
Data wipe What MSPs, VARs Should Know About Ransomware Downtime translated into big concerns, such as data recovery costs, reduced customer satisfaction, missed deadlines and lost sales. Challenges Ahead 43% of IT consultants have had customers hit by ransomware, while 48% saw an increase in ransomware-related support inquiries. Additionally, 59% expect the number of attacks…
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Why CXOs Need a Better Cyber-security Education
Security threats Why CXOs Need a Better Cyber-security Education Despite growing threats and a shortage of IT pros with security skills, only one-fourth of CXOs see recruiting and retaining security pros as a top priority. More Frequent Attacks More than 60% of CXOs said their companies have experienced at least one attack in the last…
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IT, Business Execs See Security Needs Differently
Security priorities IT, Business Execs See Security Needs Differently Channel partners must deal with the vastly different ways IT/security leaders and senior business executives see their organizations’ security priorities. Highest Corporate Priorities When asked which corporate initiative has the highest priority in their companies, 35% of IT and security leaders said protecting against cyber-attacks was…
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The Great IT Security Paradox
Data breach The Great IT Security Paradox Most execs say data breaches at their firms are inevitable, yet most believe their data is secure. This paradox makes selling security services difficult. Inevitability of a Breach One-fourth (25%) said they are certain that data breaches will happen at their companies, and another 40% are pretty sure…
