IT Security And Compliance (I)

IT Security and compliance: twin challenges call for unified response

Today, business is digital. Data of all kinds is speeding across worldwide networks to and from data centers and cloud services, even as data quantities steadily increase, fueled by low-cost storage and a burgeoning array of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. But as digital business opportunities expand, companies face a number of daunting challenges. Foremost among them is the growing number of cyber attacks, as threat actors proliferate across a variety of attack vectors. In addition, the interdependence of business and data has spawned new regulatory guidelines that span industries and geographic regions. To survive and thrive, businesses must meet the twin challenges of IT security and compliance.

IT Security Challenges: Threat Actors

Today’s IT security threats come from a wide array of perpetrators who are responsible for ever-more dangerous attacks. Continue reading →