Challenges of running cloud-hosted applications
CloudEndure revealed the results of an industry-first benchmark survey, presenting best practices and success metrics reported by companies that host web applications in the …
Analysis of three billion attacks reveals SQL injections cost $196,000
NTT Innovation Institute has announced the release of its Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR), which raises awareness with C-level executives and security professionals …
Does business understand IT security?
The role of IT security is still not well-understood by business, according to a new survey by Turnkey Consulting. The survey asked IT professionals about their …
Analysis of 244,703 DDoS incidents
NSFOCUS released its DDoS Threat Report 2013, which details attack trends and methodologies over the past year. The report includes statistical analysis and key observations …
Surveillance is driving organizations away from the cloud
A third of IT security professionals do not keep corporate data in the cloud because of fear of government snooping, with the majority of them preferring to store sensitive …
SCADA risk awareness, threats and breaches
SANS announced results of its 2014 Survey on control system security, in which 268 IT professionals answered questions about their overall risk awareness, trends in threats …
Black markets for hackers are maturing
Black and gray markets for computer hacking tools, services and byproducts such as stolen credit card numbers continue to expand, creating an increasing threat to businesses, …
20% of all malware ever created appeared in 2013
According to the latest PandaLabs report, malware creation hit a new milestone. In 2013 alone, cyber-criminals created and distributed 20 percent of all malware that has ever …
91% of video surveillance deployments involve IT departments
ESG research found that among organizations currently using video surveillance technology, 91% indicate that IT manages or supports these deployments. Of the final survey pool …
83% of businesses are not prepared for an online security incident
Arbor Networks announced the results of a survey on the issue of incident response preparedness. The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 360 senior business leaders, the …
Digital devices used every day that could result in a security breach
Data breaches cost U.S. enterprises an average of $5.4 million per incident in 2012, according to the Ponemon Institute and Cintas Corporation. With the growing number of …
Tax-related identity theft will rise
Tax-related identity theft has been on the rise for years and the ITRC predicts it won’t be slowing down in 2014. The Javelin Strategy & Research 2014 Identity …