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Syncsort Survey Finds Disconnect Between Confidence in IT Security Programs and Data BreachesSyncsort, the global leader in Big Iron to Big Data software, today announced results from a survey exploring companies' top IT security investments and challenges. The survey revealed a sizable gap between confidence in security programs and their effectiveness. The survey of over 300 respondents found that while 85 percent of respondents are either very or somewhat confident in their organization's security program, 41 percent said their company had experienced a security breach and 20 percent more were unsure. The survey also uncovered several challenges and liabilities in security practices that contradict their high levels of confidence. IT Infrastructure Knowledge and Security Investments Reveal Vulnerabilities Around Newer Data Sources
Cloud and Compliance Are Security Challenges
Most Organizations Only Perform Security Audits Annually
Data Breaches Are Common, and Most Organizations Don't Meet Breach Response Metrics
"The good news is most organizations are auditing their security systems," said Terry Plath, Senior Vice President, Support and Services, Syncsort. "The bad news is more than two-thirds of audits are done by in-house staff - meaning they're more likely to be biased - and only once per year. This may not be enough to keep up with the newer and more sophisticated approaches malicious hackers are constantly developing. The bottom line is that data security requires increased focus from IT organizations, particularly against the backdrop of increasing compliance regulations and emerging data rights." For more information on the study results, register for our webcast, "Taking the Pulse (News - Alert) of IT Security for 2019: Results from Syncsort's Security Survey." Methodology Syncsort polled over 300 respondents, 78 percent of whom have more than 100 employees at their organization. Participants represented a range of industries including government & public safety, education, financial services and healthcare. About Syncsort Syncsort is the global leader in Big Iron to Big Data software. We organize data everywhere to keep the world working - the same data that powers machine learning, AI and predictive analytics. We use our decades of experience so that more than 7,000 customers, including 84 of the Fortune 100, can quickly extract value from their critical data anytime, anywhere. Our products provide a simple way to optimize, assure, integrate, and advance data, helping to solve for the present and prepare for the future. Learn more at syncsort.com.
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