Forewarned is forearmed – cybersecurity a business imperative: Cisco

SAN JOSE, CA – Only 45% of organizations worldwide are confident in their security posture as today’s attackers launch more sophisticated, bold and resilient campaigns, according to new data from Cisco.The Cisco 2016 Annual Security Report highlights the challenges businesses face due to the rapid advancements of hackers that are increasingly tapping into legitimate resources to launch effective campaigns for profit-gain. Additionally, direct attacks by cybercriminals, leveraging ransomware alone, put $34 million a year per campaign into their hands. These miscreants continue to operate unconstrained by regulatory barriers.Businesses are up against security challenges that inhibit their ability to detect, mitigate and...