For a FREE e-brochure
call 0800 083 0261
call 0800 083 0261
19:36 25th September 2009
Firms may want to invest more in IT training after hearing that human complacency is a key reason why security spending has, and will continue to rise, according to an industry expert.
Shane Wright, IT director of eDigitalResearch, said business networks will continue to be infected, forcing companies to upgrade their security software, unless IT departments take a more proactive approach to fighting attacks.
A more positive reason behind the rise, he added, is that security firms now offer a fuller service "as opposed to nuts-and-bolts pen testing and audits".
Mr Wright's comments follow a report from technology research firm Gartner that the global security software market will grow by eight per cent this year. Revenue is expected to total $14.5 billion (£8.95 billion).
The European market alone is predicted to rise by seven per cent, aided by a 600 per cent increase in numbers of e-viruses.
New helpline could help those in IT jobs
IT industry professionals concerned about their employment rights could benefit from a new government-backed advice service.The Pay and Work Rights helpline has been launched to help workers...
