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Five Tips for Keeping Security Costs Down
By John Peterson With the ever-increasing dependency on cyber-security insurance, more and more small and midsize businesses must ensure they have an adequate plan for security. In theory, this could well mean a doubling up of line items on security products. Part of the attraction of managed services providers is the ability to keep costs…
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12 Key Facts About the True Costs of Data Breaches
Data breaches 12 Key Facts About the True Costs of Data Breaches Organizations can reduce the cost of breaches when they have the right processes and protections in place to minimize exposure, a new study concludes. Biggest Breaches The root causes of the breaches were hacking/malware (35%), unauthorized access (27%) and physical theft (23%). Financial…
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Ingram Micro Adds Security Assessment Services
Ingram Micro Adds Three Security Assessment Services Ingram Micro has added three professional security assessment services to help channel partners grow their IT security practices. The new services—available now—also address advanced threat protection (ATP) for businesses of all sizes. Developed in conjunction with Cisco, Ingram Micro’s new FirePOWER Network Threat Assessments enable IT service providers in the…
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Beyond Passwords: Seeking Authentication Options
Password problems Beyond Passwords: Seeking Authentication Options IT security professionals, ready to move beyond traditional passwords, are interested in authentication alternatives, a new study suggests. Plans to Increase IT Security Budget While 95% said they will increase IT security spending this year, 44% said that increase would be more than 20%. Number of Breaches in…
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12 Important Facts About Insider Security Threats
Insider threats 12 Important Facts About Insider Security Threats Insiders and third-party collaborators account for more than four out of 10 cyber-security incidents, a new report from Aite Group shows. Four Types of Insider Threats Insider threats evolve around intellectual property theft, IT sabotage, fraud and accidents as the result of human error. Who’s at…
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IT Professionals Step Up Security Protection
IT Professionals Step Up Security Protection IT Professionals Step Up Security Protection In a new survey, a little more than seven in 10 IT pros expect their firms to be more secure in 2016. Their biggest concerns are malware and ransomware. Biggest Security Concerns 54% are very or extremely concerned about malware in 2016, followed…
