18 FRIGHTENING IT SECURITY FACTS

The following facts have been researched by to highlight the extent of the problem currently affecting companies.

   

Source
1 9 out of 10 organisations have had at least one significant security breach in the past 2 years. Information Security Breaches Survey '96
2 The average cost of breaches in 1996 was nearly £16,000 per breach. Information Security Breaches Survey '96
3 In the US current estimates of the world-wide problem of computer theft is $8b expected to rise to $200b in the year 2000.  
4 The world-wide information security market is estimated to double from $5.9B in 1997 to $13.1B in the year 2000. Dataquest
5 90% of companies experience a virus encounter every month. McAfee
6 The Internet/Intranet will be the primary virus carrier in 1997. McAfee
7 90% of Corporate UK is using illegal software. FAST
8 A 1996 survey found:
  • 25% of the organisations reported attempted break-ins via the internet during the last year
  • 71% of surveyed executives lacked confidence in the security of their computer networks.
Ernst & Young
9 For every £1 of IT equipment lost or stolen, costs £10 in business disruption. Bull Consultancy Study '97
10 US defense systems were attacked 250,000 times in '95, 65% of those attacks were successful. US Dpt of Defence
11 Cellular phone fraud cost businesses world-wide $650m a year. Corporate Security: An Investigation into telephone fraud. Sept '96.
12 Computer theft is the fastest growing crime in the UK. Association of British Insurers
13 Computer theft cost British Industry over £1billion in 1996. Association of British Insurers
14 60% of computer abuse is caused by insiders. Prof. Piper, London University
15 There are over 10,000 viruses currently infecting our computers with 150-200 new viruses being written every month. Dr Solomon's
16 Every local authority in London has been hit by computer theft. Peter Woodward Head of Information Systems at Westminster Council.
17 23% of PC game players said their most recent game action was at the office rather than at home. Coleman & Associates Inc.
18 Directors of companies using illegal software can be imprisoned for up to 2 years with an unlimited fine!!  

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