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One in Three Companies Lacks Policies for Information Security, Data Encryption and Classification, According to Protiviti's 2015 IT Security and Privacy SurveyDespite priority placed on cybersecurity, companies still have significant room to improve existing practices MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when cybersecurity breaches are becoming more frequent and significant, organizations are continuing to place a high priority on improving their cybersecurity frameworks. However, despite improvement in many areas, one in three companies still lacks policies for its information security, data encryption and data classification, according to The Battle Continues – Working to Bridge the Data Security Chasm: Assessing the Results of Protiviti 2015 IT Security and Privacy Survey (www.protiviti.com/ITsecuritysurvey) from global consulting firm Protiviti. "It's no stretch to state that the spectrum and sophistication of cyberattacks and the diversification of their origin will continue to increase," said Cal Slemp, a Protiviti managing director with the firm's global cybersecurity practice. "Companies appear intent on addressing data security issues, but are these intentions translating into effective policies and actions to secure organizations' most valuable data? The results are mixed, at best, according to our 2015 survey. It's increasingly important for organizations to avoid complacency and consistently enhance their infrastructure, data frameworks and response plans to protect, mitigate and manage potential breaches." The IT security and privacy survey, which gathered insights from 708 Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Technology Officers, IT vice presidents and directors and other IT management professionals, assesses security and privacy policies, data governance, data retention and storage, data destruction policies, and third-party vendors and access, among other topics that organizations need to manage and improve. Protiviti's report also includes recommended actions for IT leaders as well as trends to watch. Key findings from the 2015 survey include:
About the Survey Survey Resources Available: Report, Webinar, Infographic, Video and Podcast A 60-minute webinar with two of Protiviti's cybersecurity managing directors, Cal Slemp and Scott Laliberte, discussing implications of the survey results will be held on October 27 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. To register for the complimentary webinar, please visit http://www.protiviti.com/webinars. An infographic and video summarizing the survey results are also available at www.protiviti.com/ITsecuritysurvey. Additionally, a podcast with Slemp discussing the survey results is available at www.protiviti.com/podcasts. About Protiviti Named to the 2015 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index. Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services. Editor's note: infographic of survey results (in JPEG or PDF) and photo available upon request. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090115/AQTH541LOGO
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