Abstract: Global state of information security survey

Information is the new currency of business —a critical corporate asset whose value rises and falls depending on when, how, where and by whom it is placed into circulation as a medium of exchange. Therein lie the risks—and the opportunities.

Companies across the world are confronting real, growing, and strategic risks to their information assets.

According to the survey:

  • As the drivers of security spending evolve, executive perceptions about what’s most important are not necessarily fully aligned.
  • This year, respondents trumpet a headlong rush into technology—but these investments don’t necessarily mean better security.
  • From protecting privacy to preventing data loss, opportunities to improve safeguards abound.
  • Companies in some regions of the world—though not all—are expanding their security capabilities at a tremendous pace.

This survey report provides an overview of the critical areas we believe deserve your attention—and why we believe that from this point forward—quarter-by-quarter, the companies that do the best job at safeguarding their business currency and preventing data and identity theft will be those that take a risk-based, integrated and proactive approach.



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