In the digital age, increasing amounts of data are being shared in new and often unanticipated ways. With the proliferation of data, devices and connections comes a set of new security threats. Midsize companies, in particular, are feeling the heat.
While their security budgets are often at risk for cuts, recovering from the impact of a breach can be a more arduous process involving lost revenue, decreased productivity and potential reputation damage. Where large enterprises have the luxury of relying on well equipped IT departments – not to mention teams squarely focused on security – midsize companies often must address these same concerns with far fewer resources at their disposal.