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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
‘Off-Network Data’ Is Major Security Threat For Companies
A new study shows that 73% of companies have had a data loss in the past two years, but they’ve made only limited efforts to shore up their defenses and their protect data. According to Ponemon, the study showed that 62% of those surveyed said they are unsure if their off-network equipment contains unprotected sensitive or confidential information, while 39% do not view managing this equipment as a critical security step.
“Protecting data that is stored on devices outside the confines and control of the corporate network is a problem for which many companies simply do not have a solution,” said Larry Ponemon, founder and chairman of the Ponemon Institute, in a statement.
“Our research shows that, while most companies recognize the risk off-network data poses, few seem to have a grasp on how to manage the many challenges off-network data present to maintaining a strong data security program, and many do not even have a policy to address the situation.”
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201801989