Data Breach Costs Up Year Over Year
Many organizations still do not recognize the value of their data. Kaspersky Labs says virtual property is often more valuable than household goods.
The study found 72 percent of breaches occurred because of a lack of protection, with 14 percent occurring because of malicious or insider threats, and 94 percent of all companies had taken preventative action in response to the threats.
Larry Ponemon is in Australia as a guest of Unisys.
-Michael Crawford, Computerworld Australia
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