Security Issues Take Toll on IT Adoption
Security Concerns Alter Cloud Strategies
Security issues push organizations toward private clouds. For just over half (52%), security was the top cloud computing adoption issue.
Security Concerns Alter Big Data Strategies
A fear of putting too much data in the cloud was cited by 35%. Most organizations are leveraging private clouds (43%) or traditional servers (24%) instead of public clouds (11%) to store big data.
Security Affects Pace of Mobile Computing Adoption
Half of respondents cited the risk of data breaches from lost devices and unprotected wireless networks as the biggest mobility risk. 44% listed “fear of security breach” as the primary barrier to expanding mobile within the organization.
An Absence of Security Planning
Only 30% of respondents said they have the right information available to make risk-based decisions. Only one in four organizations have a plan in place for all types of security breaches.
An Absence of Security Leadership
Only 28% of organizations have a C-suite mindset that is fully engaged with security initiatives. Among organizations that are very confident in their security, 84% of senior leaders are fully or somewhat engaged.
Security Remains Reactive
Little has changed in how security resources are allocated. Security resources are primarily spent on protecting against hackers (43%) and adhering to compliance regulations (37%).
IT Security Remains Inconsistent
Policy enforcement remains random. Only 39% of respondents have a workforce that is fully aware of the organization’s security rules.
IT Security as a Potential Business Enabler
Only 13% of those surveyed are using security to enable new things. Only 18% are using security to create a competitive advantage.