When it comes to security, threats from human error score much higher than those associated with the technology itself, according to a recent survey conducted by Deloitte . 75% of the over one hundred companies in the areas of technology, media and telecommunications interviewed by Deloitte worldwide for the development A recent safety study indicated human error as the main cause of security breaches, such as breakdowns and system crashes.
A high percentage of them -48% - also identified "slips" operational and technological as important sources of security problems, and 28% identified as such, the issues arising from the intervention of third parties such as contractors and partners business.
inappropriate behavior of employees is also among the main concerns of businesses in relation to IT security. Specifically, 91% of organizations surveyed, although not identified as one cause of failures, recognized that the risk of misconduct by employees in the use of corporate information systems were concerned in particular ways.
Another frequent concern is the tendency of many business executives to view information security as an IT issue alone, according to Deloitte. 40% of the companies IT department granted more responsibilities in regard to such security, and 45% said that top management is only informed of the ad hoc security incidents.
62% of companies said their boards and senior executives recognize security as a key imperative, but considers this percentage Deloitte too low. According to the consultancy, security should play a strategic priority of the first order for any organization in the fields of technology, media and telecommunications.
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