Although a majority of security professionals cite data breaches as their top concern, many aren't equipped to protect their organization's sensitive and confidential data.
The Rise of Data Breaches
When asked to name the one IT security risk that gives them the biggest headache, respondents most often cited a data breach. What's more, 65 percent of surveyed security professionals reported that the risk of a breach of sensitive or confidential information is increasing. While this finding may not be surprising, it is disconcerting given that these same respondents report uncertainty over the location and risk of their organization's sensitive data, leaving them unable to protect that data, and therefore more vulnerable to a data breach.