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Security Rises in Importance Among IT Pros

IT Security Security Rises in Importance Among IT Pros IT security is a higher priority than in the past, but nearly half those polled said their companies’ existing security products and processes are good enough. IT Security Finally Becomes a Priority 44% say IT security is now a significantly higher priority today than it was […]

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Michael Vizard

May 26, 2016

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Security Rises in Importance Among IT Pros

IT security is a higher priority than in the past, but nearly half those polled said their companies’ existing security products and processes are good enough.

IT Security Finally Becomes a Priority

44% say IT security is now a significantly higher priority today than it was two years ago, while 48% say it is a moderately higher priority.

IT Security Tomorrow

Almost half (47%) say IT security will be a significantly higher priority two years from now, while 43% said it would be a moderately higher priority.

IT Security Satisfaction

Satisfaction with IT security ranges from a low of 43% in small businesses to a high of 49% in large organizations.

Drivers of IT Security Change

Modifications to IT operations (51%), followed by reports of security breaches (46%), an actual security incident (40%) and training (39%) are the top drivers of change to companies’ IT security posture.

Challenges to IT Security Change

A key challenge lies in the fact that nearly half (47%) cite the belief that their IT security is good enough. Other priorities (43%), lack of security metrics (39%) and lack of budget (37%) were also cited as top inhibitors to instituting IT security changes.

IT Security Skills Gap

Just over half of IT organizations say there is no IT security skills gap inside their organization. Less than 10% say they have a major skills gap.

Methods of Closing IT Security Skills Gap

Two-thirds (66%) say they focus on end-user training, followed by adding IT security certifications, at 56%. Another 41% say they partner with external firms.

Security Mindset of Workforce

A full 71% rated the security mindset of the workforce as advanced, with nearly half regularly engaged in training employees on IT security risks and best practices.

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.

Security Rises in Importance Among IT Pros

Michael Vizard

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