Recent Articles
-
How Security and Regulatory Compliance Differ
Regulatory legislation was never written specifically to address network or data security. Guideline documentation for legislation, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, barely mentions security. Yet many executives, whether guided by their IT management or their own misperceptions, continue to believe that achieving one automatically assures the other. This is not the…
-
Putting a Digital Business Value on IT Security
Cyber security Putting a Digital Business Value on IT Security There’s a long way to go in changing business execs’ perception of security investments, yet solution providers should be pleased to see progress on this front. Level of Cyber-Security Concern 87% said they are concerned about the potential for security breaches at their companies. Nearly…
-
How High Are Your Suppliers’ Security Standards?
Security standards How High Are Your Suppliers’ Security Standards? New research shows that organizations could do more to ensure their business partners and suppliers’ security standards. Here’s where channel partners can help. High Confidence 81% of IT professionals are confident in their ability to protect sensitive customer data. Uncertain Security 47% of respondents are not…
-
CompTIA: Make New Processes Part of the ‘Security Mix’
Security discussion CompTIA: Make New Processes Part of the ‘Security Mix’ Risk analysis, compliance management and cloud provider evaluation must be “part of the security mix,” CompTIA said. Customer education also needs attention. Big Sellers in Security 38% of respondents said firewalls are their biggest seller, while 20% rank antivirus at the top of their…
-
What MSPs, VARs Should Know About Ransomware
Data wipe What MSPs, VARs Should Know About Ransomware Downtime translated into big concerns, such as data recovery costs, reduced customer satisfaction, missed deadlines and lost sales. Challenges Ahead 43% of IT consultants have had customers hit by ransomware, while 48% saw an increase in ransomware-related support inquiries. Additionally, 59% expect the number of attacks…
-
Why CXOs Need a Better Cyber-security Education
Security threats Why CXOs Need a Better Cyber-security Education Despite growing threats and a shortage of IT pros with security skills, only one-fourth of CXOs see recruiting and retaining security pros as a top priority. More Frequent Attacks More than 60% of CXOs said their companies have experienced at least one attack in the last…
