IT-Sicherheit

Trends in security attacks and incidents

IT systems have been under attack since they became connected to the Internet. Indeed, they suffered from insider misuse before then. Many organizations produce regular reports on the threat landscape. We have studied several leading reports and filtered out the key messages that pervade multiple studies. The results will help organizations to prioritize their security activities and determine their optimum budget for IT security.... mehr

2010 Trends to Watch: Managing Identity and Privacy

Introduction

Businesses are struggling to maintain their user controls, with an adverse impact on productivity, security, and compliance status. They are also increasingly using automated processes to interact with both their customers and their external business partners, so secure access controls and effective regimes for safeguarding information are essential.

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Global Security Hardware Market in Healthcare Industry 2008-2012

Security hardware includes all types of hardware that are deployed for enhancing the security of IT assets. The various types of security hardware are secure content management hardware, intrusion prevention & detection systems, authentication devices, firewall equipment, VPN appliances, and unified threat management devices.
As the patient load at various healthcare service providers in increasing, the need to store and secure... mehr

Global Security Hardware Market in Retail Industry 2008-2012

Security hardware includes hardware deployed for enhancing the security of IT assets. It comprises secure content management hardware, intrusion prevention & detection systems, authentication devices, firewall equipment, VPN appliances, and unified threat management devices.
The retail industry comprises individuals or companies engaged in the business of selling finished goods to the customers. These finished goods reach custo... mehr

Global Security Hardware Market in Telecom Industry 2008-2012

Security hardware includes all types of hardware that are deployed for enhancing the security of IT assets. The various types of security hardware are secure content management hardware, intrusion prevention & detection systems, authentication devices, firewall equipment, VPN appliances, and unified threat management devices.
Telecom companies operate in a highly competitive environment. As a result, a lot of pressure exists on... mehr

Information Security: Protecting the Business and its Information

The role of Information Security is to protect and support the safe delivery of business operations across all sectors of industry. That simple sounding challenge leads directly into a more complex conversation about what it is exactly that each organisation needs to protect. Business operations constantly change in order to meet evolving operational demands, additional data has to be maintained to sustain new activities, and the latest... mehr

Key Players in Enterprise Security: Strategies, performance and SWOT analysis

This report profiles the leading players in the global enterprise security market. Enterprise security includes firewall and VPN, identity and access management, intrusion detection and prevention, secure content management and security and vulnerability management. This report analyzes the enterprise security industry in terms of market size (based on the global spending on the enterprise security solutions), key drivers and resistors,... mehr

Decision Matrix: Selecting an Information Protection Vendor (Competitor Focus)

Introduction

The growing exposure to data loss risks has increased the interest in understanding the competitive dynamics of the information protection market. Datamonitor has developed this Decision Matrix in order to explore the competitive dynamics within this market and to help businesses select a vendor based on its technology, reputation among customers, and market impact.

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Enterprise Security: global market forecast model (Interactive Model)

Introduction

This interactive model offers a comprehensive view of the revenue opportunities in the market for global enterprise security products and services across all key verticals and geographies. The model includes the revenue opportunities in a wide range of security products and their associated services, as well as product-independent services such as managed services and consulting.

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Microsoft’s security strategy

Microsoft is the largest software vendor, but most people still do not think of it as a security vendor. Attitudes need to change. Its ‘Trustworthy Computing’ initiative has transformed its business, and it now has a massive security-related operation. The company’s security products business is only part of its security activity, but the product portfolio is large and growing. Trustworthy Computing is kept separate from the security pr... mehr

Juniper security products

Juniper Networks is a network infrastructure vendor that offers extensive security functionality in its switches and routers. It has an innovative approach to simplifying data centre infrastructure. It has important partnerships with major IT vendors.... mehr

Global Security Software Market in Retail Industry 2008-2012

Security software helps organizations achieve higher scalability in terms of data management and data operations. It’s features such as easy & protected access to content and ease of sharing content help organizations scale up their revenue. At present, organizations all over the world are undergoing a consolidation phase. This has led to the creation of huge data centers, which are managing complex information for enterprises. This... mehr

Global Security Software Market in Telecom Industry 2008-2012

Security of IT infrastructure and data is an important prerequisite for the growth of electronic business and the functioning of the entire economy. Thus, companies are adopting security software to help them improve the security of computers, information systems, Internet communications, and transactions so as to maintain confidentiality, integrity, privacy, and assurance. By deploying security software applications, organizations can ... mehr

Global Managed Security Services Market in Telecom Industry 2008-2012

The Telecom industry is increasingly deploying security solutions as they are facing regulatory pressure to meet compliance norms and security policies. Further, Telecom companies are looking forward to cut costs and increase focus on core business. MSS enables these companies to manage and monitor security infrastructure so that infrastructure is available to improve the productivity. With the increase in spending on Managed Services b... mehr

Global Next Generation Firewall Market 2008-2012

Next Generation Network (NGN) appliances in any network provide high-speed performance; reliability, security, and traffic flow control features. The NGN firewall market is characterized by new identification technologies for applications, users and content. Other advanced reporting and filtering tools and technologies also mark the NGN market. In addition, there are various control measures such as those of policy, network, and functio... mehr

IBM security products

IBM has built a comprehensive suite of security products through the acquisition of several vendors, notably ISS, and by organic development in Rational and Tivoli. It is now a major player in the sector. This detailed survey examines its capability.... mehr

Integrated vendors for integrated security

Security products are increasingly being sold as integrarted product suites, sometimes bringing in products beyond the security domain. This report examines how far users want this process to go and the implications for the businesses that buy them.... mehr

Age verification and the evolution of the security industry

We expect to see interest in age verification technology increasing, and mainstream security and identity management vendors developing their portfolios accordingly... mehr

Global Security Hardware Market 2008-2012

Security hardware provides security of IT assets. It mainly includes firewall equipment, VPN appliances, authentication devices, Intrusion Prevention and Detection (IPD) system, Unified Threat Management (UTM) devices, and secure content management hardware. Due to financial turmoil and recession, several companies have reduced their IT expenditure and budget. However, the security hardware market has not been affected as various compan... mehr

Cisco security products

Cisco is the dominant network infrastructure vendor and has developed a comprehensive range of security products that are closely integrated into the network fabric. Its relevance is being challenged by de-perimeterisation and virtualisation.... mehr

Authenticating websites

Malware incursions into enterprises now largely come from infected websites — often legitimate ones. Appeals to users to browse cautiously are ineffective. The release of IE 8 has highlighted the issue. We examine the available options for protection.... mehr

Integrated vendors for integrated security

Security products are increasingly being sold as integrarted product suites, sometimes bringing in products beyond the security domain. This report examines how far users want this process to go and the implications for the businesses that buy them.... mehr

Obama prioritises cyber security

President Obama's cyber security initiative is fundamental to economic and national security concerns. It promises opportunities for vendors and hope for users if they accept more openness and collaboration. It prioritises education and technology.... mehr

Global Security Software Market 2008-2011

Security software protects the IT infrastructure of an organization from potential threats such as viruses, Trojans, hackers, data theft, malware, etc. Examples of security software include antivirus applications, firewall, intrusion detection systems, identity management tools, etc.The demand for security software market is growing primarily because of evolution in the security threats, faced both by organizations and individuals. Seco... mehr

Global Security Software Market 2008-2011

Security software protects the IT infrastructure of an organization from potential threats such as viruses, Trojans, hackers, data theft, malware, etc. Examples of security software include antivirus applications, firewall, intrusion detection systems, identity management tools, etc.The demand for security software market is growing primarily because of evolution in the security threats, faced both by organizations and individuals. Seco... mehr

Tackling The Challenge of Information Protection in the Enterprise (Strategic Focus)

Introduction

The volume and value of sensitive data has continued to grow exponentially, exposing all enterprises to increasing risks relating to its loss. A host of data loss incidents has demonstrated these risks, and made Information Protection a priority across a range of organizations. This report draws on Datamonitor's knowledge, providing readers with a detailed understanding of this market.

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PLAID: lightweight authentication protocol

Centrelink, an agency of the Australian government, has developed an authentication protocol for computer systems and physical access control. It is more secure than current door-entry card protocols and much faster to use than a PKI-based card.... mehr

Disposal of storage media: the Achilles’ heel of information security

There is evidence that information is leaking on a massive scale through the disposal of discs and mobile devices. Home working and powerful hand-held devices are increasing the problem. Organisations must pay more attention to the issue.... mehr

UK defence sector: S/ITS market forecasts and trends

This update studies recent developments in the defence software and IT services market; it includes an analysis of major events of the last few months and identifies the emerging trends currently defining the sector.... mehr

UK government national security S/ITS: resilient to downturn?

Focused on the national security & resilience market, this report highlights the major initiatives within UK government and identifies opportunities for software and IT services suppliers.... mehr

Data security in the cloud

Cloud services promise efficiency savings and economies of scale, but security and compliance concerns are holding back most organisations from taking advantage of them. Service providers should be more open about their security policies and practices.... mehr

IBM populates its security framework

IBM is developing its security products and services under the banner 'securing the smarter planet'. It has a long history of providing services in this sector, and its emergence as a security vendor became apparent after its acquisition of ISS in 2006.... mehr

Risk management: the key to controlling security spending

Introduction
Growth in IT security spending has outstripped that of overall IT budgets over the last ten years, driven by an increasingly hostile environment, more automated and open business processes, greater issue awareness and increasing regulatory requirements.Scope
Our research reports span the global software and IT services domain covering: strategic issues, technology and services, companies and markets.Ovum's researc... mehr

Data governance in a downturn

The importance of data governance is increased in a downturn. This report examines the risks and how an enterprise can mitigate them, and put itself into a position to take advantage of the recovery when it comes.... mehr

Eliminating vulnerability in the application layer

Hackers are turning their attention to vulnerabilities in applications as infrastructure security improves. The PCI standard is driving increased interest in the subject. This report examines the business imperatives and related initiatives in the area.... mehr

Warehouse Management

Warehouse Management includes modeling of data and management of warehouse data and metadata. It also includes security and user rights management. There are three different types of Warehouse Management systems, which are package or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), hosted systems, and proprietary systems. Most of the clients prefer proprietary Warehouse Management systems as these are more responsive, flexible with customization of spe... mehr

Decision Matrix: Selecting an Identity & Access Management Vendor (Competitor Focus)

Introduction

As the focus of enterprise security moves from the perimeter and towards identity-centric and information-centric security, ID&AM will become a strategic issue in a wide variety of settings. Datamonitor has developed this Decision Matrix to help businesses select the most appropriate ID&AM vendors based on their technology strength, reputation among customers, and impact in the market.

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Taking the battle to the e-criminals

E-crime is a plague on modern life that inflicts pain, cost and distress on people and organisations alike. While it is unrealistic to expect e-crime to be eliminated, there is a need to better coordinate efforts against it and to seek new strategies.... mehr

The Ovum Eight: IT services in 2009

This report presents eight viewpoints on major research themes for 2009. The global economy is uncertain, and competition for dwindling IT spend is set to become more cutthroat than ever.... mehr

Security in a virtualised environment

Virtualised environments are not inherently secure, but they do offer features that assist in providing a secure processing environment. In 2008, there have been substantial advances in the approach to securing virtualised environments. This report focuses on the use of virtualised servers, discussing the issues, remedies and initiatives from virtualisation providers, and opportunities for security vendors and service providers.... mehr

Security Software & Security Hardware Market 2007-2010 - Bundled Report

The demand for security software is growing because of increased threat perception and instances of data theft, network breach and fraud. Further, the continuous increase in the usage of internet and the sharing of secondary data storage devices has also resulted in the demand for security software.

Threat from hackers and suspicious internet traffic has resulted in the rising demand for firewall software. Secondly, spyware i... mehr

Security Software & Security Management Market 2007-2010 - Bundled Report

The demand for security software is growing because of increased threat perception and instances of data theft, network breach and fraud. Further, the continuous increase in the usage of internet and the sharing of secondary data storage devices has also resulted in the demand for security software.

Threat from hackers and suspicious internet traffic has resulted in the rising demand for firewall software. Secondly, spyware i... mehr

Security Software, Hardware & Management Market 2007-2010 - Bundled Report

The demand for security software is growing because of increased threat perception and instances of data theft, network breach and fraud. Further, the continuous increase in the usage of internet and the sharing of secondary data storage devices has also resulted in the demand for security software.

Threat from hackers and suspicious internet traffic has resulted in the rising demand for firewall software. Secondly, spyware i... mehr

IT Security 2008

Die aktuelle Studie »IT Security 2008« basiert auf der intensiven Befragung von IT-Verantwortlichen in Unternehmen zu allen Aspekten der Informationssicherheit. Den Stand der deutschen IT-Security ermittelt InformationWeek in Zusammenarbeit mit den Marktforschern von research+consulting bereits im zehnten Folgejahr, und konzentriert sich dabei auf Unternehmen aus den Bereichen Industrie, Produktion, Handel, Dienstleistungen,... mehr

The Open Authentication Standard

The Open Authentication (OATH) Reference Architecture group has been active since 2004, but has had limited impact. Open Authentication is one of many initiatives in identity management and authentication coming from both the open source and the proprietary camps. This report looks at what it has achieved, how it relates to other initiatives, and its prospects.... mehr

Security Management Market 2007-2010

Need for round-the-clock security risk management, seamless network security monitoring, and real-time response to security threats and violations are the primary drivers of security management services market. Further, companies have realized that security is not just about deployments of tools and technologies, but also involves technical expertise, service and vulnerability assessment and high vigilance.

In addition, hig... mehr

Security Software Market 2007-2010

The demand for security software is growing because of increased threat perception and instances of data theft, network breach and fraud. Further, the continuous increase in the usage of internet and the sharing of secondary data storage devices has also resulted in the demand for security software. Threat from hackers and suspicious internet traffic has resulted in the rising demand for firewall software. Secondly, spyware infections a... mehr

Security Hardware Market 2007-2010

The increase in instances of identity theft and network breaches, growth in enterprise networks and online data transfers, and the need to be connected securely 24x7 are driving the demand for security hardware. Further, organizations are spending on security hardware to protect their assets and employees. Factors such as geographic expansion into new markets and increase in eCommerce are also driving this spending. Also, the security h... mehr

Brand protection services

Brand and reputation have always been among the most valued corporate assets. The online world has added a new dimension to these issues. The online forum provides a powerful means of promoting them, while also providing a means by which they can be undermined. This will become more evident as we move into the less structured world of Web 2.0. A specialist form of service provider is appearing in this area, which is only peripherally se... mehr

Mitigating Information Risk Through Identity & Access Management (Strategic Focus)

Introduction

This report provides an in-depth look into the opportunities that the identity and access management market represents to both vendors and end-users. It also explores likely scenarios in the evolution of the market, both in terms of technology and market dynamics. In addition, this report provides vendors with actionable recommendations that can assist them with their go-to-market strategy.

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Technology Vendor Financials Monthly Datasheet – April 2008

Introduction
This datasheet provides a detailed look at quarterly revenues, profits and market capitalization for companies in the telecoms, communications infrastructure and applications, security, IT services, hardware, information management, software infrastructure, and business applications sectors for April 2008.

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Covers global markets, including North America, EMEA and the emerging markets in APAC and La... mehr

Understanding adoption of security technologies (Customer Focus)

Introduction

This brief provides a detailed view of the market penetration of five security technologies and gives an insight into enterprises' plans for investment in these areas. There is a discussion of enterprises' investment plans by geography and vertical as well as an insight into enterprises' security outsourcing preferences. This brief also provides information about mindshare of the leading vendors.

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Broadening the basis of authentication

Authentication is the process of proving your identity. Identification and authentication are always close neighbours, and a method of identification may be used as a means of authentication in a different context, and vice versa. The identification and authentication processes depend on the environment, with radically different approaches being used in the online, telephone, face-to-face and physical man-machine interaction environment... mehr

Data leakage prevention

Data leakage prevention (DLP) is gaining a lot of attention as organisations realise the danger to their compliance status and to their commercial health. Modern technology provides many conduits through which information can leak, although the greatest threat remains human weakness. Graham Titterington examines the drivers, the priorities and the strategies for DLP.... mehr

Wireless security update

New standards in the WLAN field have largely solved inherent security vulnerabilities in this technology, but moving organisations to the new standards is proving slow and difficult. The incidence of malware on mobile devices has slowly increased, but network operators have had success in containing the problem. The rise of converged networks and Internet access from mobile devices threatens this equilibrium. Alongside this, we are seei... mehr

SMB Vendor Opportunities and Strategies: The market for enterprise apps, security, systems management and outsourcing

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