7/15/2010 4:07:32 PM
IT Security news: Risky IP?
Over a third of UK & US senior IT professionals believe
their competitors have access to their intellectual property
(IP).
Cyber-Ark have undertaken a comprehensive annual survey of
Trust, Security & Passwords, canvassing the opinion of more
than 400 senior IT professionals from medium to large
enterprises.
37% believe ex-employees are accessing IP information, while 28%
blame human error. 10% point the finger at hackers or the loss of
mobile devices.
As for the issue of the specific targets of hackers, a quarter
of those surveyed suggested databases of customer information are
the main reward. Just over a tenth cited their R&D efforts as
the draw for those intent on mischief.
The survey indicated a perception that the number of internal
“moles” is on the rise.
Over 40% of those surveyed admitted they rely on just a password
to protect sensitive data; an increase from one third the previous
year.
It’s difficult not to conclude that companies have an increasing
responsibility to their employees and shareholders to protect their
IP.
By Damian Hicklin, ARM.