Ensures BT unveils the results of its study on information security in business

BT announces new innovations in its line of security services and BT Ensures presents the results of a survey of over 2000 users and decision makers in 11 countries.

This survey shows that the risks to the company move too quickly to a purely reactive approach to security effective. The study, "Rethink the Risk" ("Rethinking Risk") BT also demonstrates that traditional secure the outer perimeter of enterprise networks no longer exists and that new specific tools are needed to measure, understand and cope with this new reality of security.

The study of cyber security threats, intentional or accidental loss of data by employees and the growing use of personal devices on corporate networks are the three main security risks identified by the computer makers. In particular, personal devices are increasingly present in the work environment (Bring Your Own Device, BYOD) where 60% of employees use for work. This utilization rate is very high in countries such as China and India (92% and 80%).

The study also shows that BT's 82% of companies already allow this practice, or will in the next 24 months. The adoption of BYOD led to new security challenges. Four out of ten companies experienced security breaches due to the use of unauthorized personal devices. For those companies that apply a BYOD policy, security is by far the most important issue (74%). It is interesting to note that the Board of Directors and management are the second group for the BYOD, just after IT professionals and power users.

To help security managers and CIOs to rethink the risk, BT has built a number of innovations in its line BT Assure.

Provides Secure Web provides a Web access policy uniform for all remote devices, they belong to people or the society. This solution includes a single centralized view updated instantly, according to a global reporting and control based on roles, thus avoiding the need to access each unit.

Provides real-time Analytics reveals potential threats and their implications for businesses to help them make the right decisions to adopt effective rules. This solution is based on system analysis and data visualization innovative BT. The system "learns" over its use and provides businesses with simple, integrated information they need, when they need it, from any relevant source.

Provides Internet offers greater granularity and an approach for more control in managing incidents and events (Security Incident and Event Management, SIEM). This solution allows for analysis and fully interactive and customizable reports, simplifying the response to incidents and lessons learned.

Mobility Lifecycle Management applies to devices belonging to employees or the company granular access rules, use according to the profile, a remote wipe and updates in the cloud. This solution provides a framework for many types of mobile devices.

Ensures eValuator allows customers and prospects to assess their readiness in terms of security and helps identify the most pressing concerns. This solution evaluates three critical elements of security: people, processes and technologies. EValuator data thus provide customers with a detailed view of their level of preparedness for each area, helping them prioritize their expenditures and activities related to security.