Web Security a Top Concern in 2011

No one can dispute that technology is good for business.  Rapid advancements have enabled businesses to work faster and smarter while extending their reach to new customers around the world.  However, as reported in EnterpriseMobileToday.com, the proliferation of Web 2.0 applications has exposed vulnerabilities within organizations who have not beefed up their security infrastructure.   Companies need to step up and implement multiple layers of protection in order to thwart virus attacks, malware and phishing.

The projection is Internet risks will increase for the foreseeable future as businesses continue to grow their mobile workforce and data is accessed from both corporate and personal devices.  Fifty-four percent of organizations interviewed in a CheckPoint survey expect their number of remote users will rise this year, thus increasing the opportunities for attacks.  In addition, a large number of businesses will be migrating to Windows 7.  And, according to the piece, “Businesses may find that Windows 7 migration will be an opportune time to reduce the number of security vendors they use and to consolidate endpoint security solutions.”

A company’s sensitive data is a potential target as the workspace continues to expand and information is tapped from multiple points.  The 21^st Century enterprise expects a full-service workplace that can adapt to their business requirements – a safe and secure IT infrastructure is essential to their success.

What has your business done to improve its security?