September 2006 Security Survey: Security Breaches Strike One in Three Companies - ' Employee negligence and Microsoft '

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vulnerabilities are considered the most significant IT-security risks.">

Finding 1: Employee negligence and Microsoft vulnerabilities are considered the most significant IT-security risks.
There's been no change in the top employee security concerns. But it is revealing to note that when managers resist security policies, their employees are also less likely to follow their companies' policies. Meanwhile, Redmond's worst fears are coming true: Many companies have reduced their Windows dependency because of security concerns.

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