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Millennials Show New Interest in Security Careers
Gender gaps Millennials Show New Interest in Security Careers A Raytheon-NCSA survey of young adults in 12 countries shows significant interest in cyber-security careers and preparedness. The results varied by gender. Growing Awareness The number of young adults in the U.S. who have read or heard a news account of cyber-attacks within the last year…
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Reliance on IT Security Services on the Rise
IT security services Reliance on IT Security Services on the Rise The growing volume and complexity of cyber-attacks appears finally to be pushing more organizations to rely on external IT security expertise. Number of Serious Cyber-attacks Just over a third (37%) of respondents from companies of all sizes report knowing their organization was a victim…
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Organizations Should Improve Their Security Hygiene
Storage and security Organizations Should Improve Their Security Hygiene Companies are undermining security strides they’ve made because they don’t properly enforce best practices concerning privileged accounts and data stored in the cloud. Making Progress Against Cyber-Attacks A full 82% of respondents believe the security industry in general is making progress against cyber-attacks. Misplaced Budgets 71%…
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How Cloud, BYOD Strategies Create Insider Threats
How Cloud, BYOD Strategies Create Insider Threats How Cloud, BYOD Strategies Create Insider Threats Although adoption of the cloud and BYOD practices is generally perceived as positive for businesses, these shifts can fuel insider threats, a poll of cyber-security pros finds. Big Threats One in three organizations have experienced an insider attack in the last…
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IT Security Opportunities: From Cloud to Analytics
The continued growth in IT security opportunities correlates with metamorphoses in both the technology sector and the security world. Indeed, during the last two years, just about every aspect of IT security has been utterly transformed. Not only are there more lethal threats than ever, but the way IT security is deployed and managed has…
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Big Data Analytics Gives Security Boost to Feds
Big data analytics Big Data Analytics Gives Security Boost to Feds Most federal IT managers are using big data analytics in some form for cyber-security. Yet obstacles remain, including a shortage of skilled talent and poor management support. Data Security Benefits Feds believe that fully leveraging big data for cyber-security will improve protection from external…
