Financial Impact of Security
2005 Computer Security Institute/FBI Computer Crime and Security Survey
- 95% of the respondents reported security breaches in the last 12 months
- 90% reported a financial loss due to security breaches
- Average loss: $200,000
Security issues can impact consumer confidence
70% of all email sent worldwide was spam in 2006
New laws on data privacy and financial information include Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)