Tag: Internet security
Study finds inconsistent IT security levels
A report into the way in which businesses and organisations in the UK comprehend and consequently deal with the threat of cyber attacks and the activities of criminals and terrorists, has found a worrying discrepancy between awareness and action. Conducted by the Ponemon Institute, the survey took answers from leading IT security specialists from a variety of organisations and, while 69 per cent said that they were anticipating cyber attacks, …
Remote working encourages bad browsing habits, experts claim
IT vendor Symantec has expressed concerns over the way in which people working from home or whilst out and about are more likely to diverge from company policy on security and website access regulations. In a survey published by Symantec it was found that 35 per cent of an average workforce would be more comfortable attempting to access a restricted website while out of the office than in it. This …
