Enterprise Security
Protecting everything from mobile workers to the Internet of Things (IoT)
Today’s enterprise is battling an invisible enemy that’s more difficult
than ever to defeat: the hacker. As criminals get better at what they do,
you need to stay ahead of them to keep your data, your customers and
your company safe. In this ebook, we’ll provide an overview of what’s
happening in the world of enterprise security, and what you
can do to protect your organization now and into the future.
23%
Are hackers getting smarter?Not likely, but they appear to be overcoming even the toughest security
obstacles with new types of attacks that get around our defenses.
of companies
had a data
breach in 2014,
which is up
10% from the
year before.1
48%
According to Gartner, attacks on mobile devices are maturing.
By 2017, Gartner predicts that the focus of endpoint breaches
will shift to tablets and smartphones.3
of employees
disable employer-
required security
settings on
mobile devices.2
Beyond the networkAs the workforce has gone mobile, IT has added security measures
such as policies and security settings on devices and applications.
Unfortunately, what we’re doing now may not be enough.
Into the cloud
You should:
True or false:When you move data to the
public cloud, it’s protected.
Answer:False
It’s a common misconception that the cloud
provider is responsible and has taken every possible
precaution to ensure your data is protected. The
truth is, the burden ultimately falls on you to ensure
your critical data is safe, no matter where it is.
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Know the value of your information.
Analyze and decide what should and should
not go to the cloud.
Make sure your data is secure if/when it is moved
from cloud to cloud.
IoT
Security for the Internet of Things (IoT)
The IoT, although not yet as widespread
as predicted, already has set off
security alarms with analysts and IT
professionals. Within the IoT are:
• Smart devices with outdated security
• Devices that store massive amounts of vulnerable information
• Devices that communicate with consumers on their devices
So, what can be done? • Adapt to the new security requirements.
• Add monitoring and other systems
of protection.
• Add human effort on top of technology.
• Invest in people, processes and
technology, or outsource all or part of it.
Software is not enough.The “set it and forget it” days of enterprise security are over.
Security layers and software are simply not enough to battle
today’s sophisticated hacks.
When to outsourceOutsourcing security to trusted service providers is cost-effective and smart for:
Companies that don’t have the capital to invest in security infrastructure
Companies that need security fast but don’t have resources on hand
How to know when you’re “safe”Let’s be honest. As long as there is an Internet and
bad guys, there will be data breaches. All you can
do is build walls that keep the bad guys out,
and keep a very close eye on the perimeter.
Smart companies have an up-to-date
data breach response plan as well.
Secure your company with Insight.
Insight provides services and solutions for securing your
organization, from strategy to implementation and support.
Whether you need help with governance, compliance or
in-house development of your security infrastructure, we have
the long-term partnerships and the resources to secure your
company — now and into the future.
Contact us today. 1.800.INSIGHT | insight.com
1. Ponemon Institute, survey of U.S. information security
executives, 2014.
2. Ponemon Institute, “The Security Impact of Mobile
Device Use by Employees, 29 January 2015.
3. Gartner, “Gartner says 75 percent of mobile security
breaches will be the result of mobile application
misconfiguration,” press release, May 29, 2014.