IT Needs Help Against Cybercriminals
Watch Out for the Big One
Four in 10 IT professionals—41%—believe it’s only a matter of time before a major cyberattack takes aim at critical infrastructure.
Vulnerabilities? What Vulnerabilities?
A general inability to safeguard security vulnerabilities has prompted 30% of IT professionals to ignore the vulnerabilities that could result in security nightmares.
More Tools Needed
More sophisticated tools are needed to analyze the many security risks impacting the enterprise, according to 28% of respondents.
A Moment of Truth
55% say they cannot truthfully assure board members that their company is secure from outside threats.
Gauging Success Is Difficult
Trying to demonstrate success in security is becoming increasingly difficult. In fact, 51% of IT professionals say they have no metrics to show success at securing a corporate network.
Degrees of Understanding
Although IT professionals know what they need to secure their networks, 40% say that when they explain their needs, board members can’t understand what they mean, making it difficult to invest appropriately in security solutions.
Communication Is Key
A majority of IT professionals—60%—say they have no idea whether board members could understand their security needs, indicating a need for more communication and better information.
A Lack of Insight
Due to data overload, 44% of companies say they don’t know whether they’re being hacked at any given moment.
Network Visibility Is Lacking
Can you see into your network? Just 43% of IT professionals say that they have visibility into their global network. Put another way, nearly six in 10 IT pros can’t see into their networks, effectively leaving them blindfolded as they take on cybercriminals.
