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IT Security

1 - Security Rises in Importance Among IT ProsSecurity 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.

2 - IT Security Finally Becomes a PriorityIT 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.

3 - IT Security TomorrowIT 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.

4 - IT Security SatisfactionIT Security Satisfaction

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

5 - Drivers of IT Security ChangeDrivers 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.

6 - Challenges to IT Security ChangeChallenges 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.

7 - IT Security Skills GapIT 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.

8 - Methods of Closing IT Security Skills GapMethods 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.

9 - Security Mindset of WorkforceSecurity 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.