14 DAY TRIAL // Unfortunately, there are still many organizations that secure their networks only after they suffer a data breach. However, Cisco warns that the costs of securing a data center are far lower than the consequences of a breach.
An interesting infographic published by the company shows that the return on investment (ROI) of deploying a data center security solution can go far beyond cost reductions.
The figures show that while 46% of mission critical applications currently run on virtual servers, only 19% of organizations are evaluating or deploying cyber security solutions to protect them.
The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend is highly problematic for IT managers. Cisco has learned that only 10% of enterprises are fully aware of what devices are accessing their networks.
In 40% of cases, business technology decision makers see security as an inhibitor, and 58% of IT admins say it’s difficult to add security measures without interfering with business goals.