Importance of IT security and compliance

Importance of IT security and compliance IT security compliance is not just about security managers and CIOs deploying firewalls or anti-malware systems to protect their systems and information! It has to do with these and also managing the regulatory... More

Importance of IT security and compliance IT security compliance is not just about security managers and CIOs deploying firewalls or anti-malware systems to protect their systems and information! It has to do with these and also managing the regulatory compliance requirements that governs IT security today. From the HIPAA act (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) to GLBA (Gramm-Leach Bliley Act) to Sarbanes-Oxley, IT security compliance has certainly become more complicated and enterprises are often left wondering on how to manage complete compliance yet also remain cost-effective. As per a Forrester research study conducted last year, “compliance” of all types has become the primary driver of data security programs. ” Almost 90% of enterprises surveyed by Forrester researchers agreed that “compliance with PCI-DSS, data privacy laws, data breach regulations, and existing data security policies is the primary driver of their data security programs. ”With billions being Less