Absolute Software Computer Security Survey

In September 2007, Absolute Software commissioned Research Concepts to survey Network World research panelists from companies with more than 100 employees. Respondents were asked about their attitudes towards computer security. Some highlights are listed below.

The complete results can be found here.

Approximately what percentage of employees at your organization do you estimate consistently follow corporate policies regarding data and computer security?

• 1% believe that all employees consistently follow policy  
• 11% believe that 90 percent of employees consistently follow policy
• 3% believe that no one in their organization consistently follow policy

Has your organization experienced a data security breach in the past?

• 27% believe their company has experienced a data security breach in the past
• 50% believe they have not experienced a data security breach in the past
• 23% do not know whether they have experienced a data breach or not

 
Who do you think commits most incidents of data security breaches?

• 72% believe that employees are responsible for the most incidents
• 18% believe that non-employees such as contractors commit most incidents
• 10% do not know who commits the most incidents of data security breach

Absolute Software Customer Survey

Over 400 of Absolute’s corporate customers responded to a survey in June 2007. Below are a few of the relevant findings. The complete results can be found here.

 

Who do you think commits most incidents of data security breach or computer theft?

• 61% believe employees are responsible for data breaches
• 34% believe employees are involved in computer theft

If your company experiences a significant data security breach, what do you think the impact will be?

• 64% believe a significant data breach will result in loss of credibility
• 57% are concerned with legal expenses
• 40% believe it will cause damage to their brand image

How much do you think each data breach incident could cost your company?

• 16% believe it will cost $1 million or more
• 20% believe it will cost around $100,000
• 22% believe it will cost around $10,000

 

Computer Theft & Recovery Statistics

Business Practices

Data Loss And Its Costs

Identity And Personal Data Theft

Internal Theft

Data Breach

Education

Stolen/Lost Laptops

 

For more Computer Theft & Recovery Statistics click here.

 

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