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6-12 Report: Security

This 6-12 Report is designed to help guide and support our customers as they advance and standardize their security posture over the next six to twelve months.

Developed by the AVANT Analytics team, the report explores current security practices, dives into trends that can inform your evaluation of the security landscape, and provides helpful recommendations to create a sound security strategy.

Download now, and book a FREE 20-minute call with our Security Engineer to explore insights on what enterprise decision-makers value most when it comes to maximizing technology investments, solving for security pain points, and adopting best practices, including a Zero Trust strategy and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

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The world would be a better place without state-sponsored cyber attacks… without criminals working to steal your data… without, every so often, one of your own employees becoming a threat. But these are realities we live with today. Proactive measures are the only option. The moment your environment is compromised, it’s already too late.

Insights

INDUSTRY STATS

Managed Security

Managed Security is expected to grow from $17B in 2016 to $33B in 2021 (Markets & Markets).

Ransomware

A new company is hit with ransomware every 40 seconds (Kaspersky Security Bulletin).

Vulnerable

91% of companies feel vulnerable to hacks (CFO Magazine).

Cybercrime

79% of global companies experienced cybercrime in the past 12 months (Source: pwC/CIO & CSO Magazine, Global State of Information Security Survey).

Average cost

$4 million dollars is the average cost of a security breach (IBM).

Security Services Overview

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Incident Response

Incident Response – and organized, forensic approach to investigate and remediate a security breach; can be on-demand or via monthly retainer.

Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment – the practice of evaluating an organization’s or IT environment’s current security posture with suggested recommendations for improvement; often performed in reference to a specific security standard or compliance regulation.

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Access Control

Perimeter Security – a broad approach to fortify the boundaries of a network; may include firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, intrusion detection, and intrusion prevention.

Endpoint Protection

Endpoint Protection – a unified solution to protect desktops, laptops, and mobile devices; features include anti-virus, anti-spyware, and personal firewall.

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Pen Test

Pen Test – an attempt to gain access to a network or application via simulated attack; often required for compliance such as PCI.