Hardware/Network
Network Security Creates a "Black Hole" of Overhead - Infosecurity Magazine
Reported by infosecurity-magazine.com
Mid-tier companies are battling a “black hole” of time, security expertise and budget to procure, implement and manage a dizzying array of security products.
According to the Network Security Study from 451 Research, sponsored by OPAQ Networks, 82% of respondents indicated they spend a whopping 20 to 60 hours of in-house staff resources a week to do just that. Despite the well-documented challenges associated with finding and retaining security professionals, the study revealed that nearly three-quarters of the respondents dedicate between three and five full-time employees just to manage their security. More than 60% cited legacy IT as the greatest barrier to improving visibility and control within their networks, followed by lack of budget at 27%.