How Midsize Companies Put Large Companies at Risk
How Midsize Companies Put Large Companies at Risk
Midsize companies are likely targets for cyber-attacks, as they usually have lax security policies and they have access to larger companies’ assets.
The Perils of Password Cracking
25% of interviewed companies said they experienced password cracking during the last six months.
Medium Businesses Most Vulnerable
Medium businesses are most affected by password cracking, according to 27% of CIOs at these companies, as opposed to 21% of CIOs at large businesses.
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
21% of medium businesses report man-in-the-middle attacks in the last six months or less, compared to 12% of large businesses.
Most-Used Security Features
31% of both medium and large businesses rely on firewalls to protect their infrastructures, while anti-malware solutions come in second, at 27%.
Gap Between Deployment and Solutions
There is a clear gap between percentages in deployment of anti-malware solutions, with only 24% of medium businesses using them compared to 31% of large companies.
Adoption of Firewall Technologies
The adoption of firewall technologies is similar for medium and small businesses, with 30% for the former and 33% for the latter.
Impact of Breaches on Performance Minimized
47% of CIOs at both medium and large businesses seek effective ways to prevent malware breaches, but 37% minimize the impact on system performance and user productivity.
Timely Customer Support Favored
37% of CIOs from large companies place greater significance on timely customer support, compared to 23% at medium-size businesses.
