Worldwide information security spending will grow 7% in 2017
Worldwide spending on information security products and services will reach $86.4 billion in 2017, an increase of 7 percent over 2016, with spending expected to grow to $93 …
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Identity-in-depth and the evolution of defense
We’ve seen it over and over again: the parade of companies and government agencies announcing the impact of their latest breach. These players have something in common that …
Many businesses spend more than $100,000 annually on additional cloud security features
Businesses prefer storing data in the cloud but plan to invest in extra security precautions, according to B2B ratings and reviews firm Clutch. Nearly 70% of businesses on the …
Security analytics and operations are becoming more difficult
A new Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) study, which involved a survey of more than 400 IT and cybersecurity professionals, found that 72 percent feel cybersecurity analytics …
How to create an effective application security budget
Inadequately secured software ranks amongst the most significant root cause issues in cybersecurity. The frequency and severity of attacks on the application layer is greater …
Security’s blind spot: The long-term state of exception
It seems every major hack is accompanied by the pointing of fingers. And there are plenty of places to point them: the servers that weren’t patched, the retailer who hadn’t …
Where does the cyber security buck stop?
Late last year, Bruce Schneier testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee asking them to consider imposing security regulations on the Internet of Things …
4 vectors transforming the security software market
The security software market is undergoing a transformation due to four key developments, according to Gartner. The use of advanced analytics, expanded ecosystems, adoption of …
As GDPR deadline looms, time for compliance is running out
GDPR is a game-changing piece of data protection legislation that goes into effect on May 25, 2018. While the legislation includes various components related to how …
Disconnect between investment and expected security improvements
Less than half of US firms will increase their investment in cybersecurity protection to match an expected rise in data breaches, according to a new survey conducted by Ovum. …
How to secure your digital transformation
Organizations are demanding and implementing new solutions that enable them to streamline operations, cultivate new business opportunities and provide better service to their …
Key to smart cybersecurity spending: Remove redundancies and strive for unification
Over the past two decades, the cybersecurity industry has been completely transformed. For organizations, cybersecurity’s evolution from a cottage industry to an economic …