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The State of Network Security 2012: Attitudes and Opinions

The State of Network Security 2012: Attitudes and Opinions. Introduction. The network environment continues to grow in complexity as firewall policies expand over time and as new technologies such as next-generation firewalls are adopted.

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The State of Network Security 2012: Attitudes and Opinions

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  1. The State of Network Security 2012: Attitudes and Opinions

  2. Introduction • The network environment continues to grow in complexity as firewall policies expand over time and as new technologies such as next-generation firewalls are adopted. • This survey analyzes network security risks and operational challenges of managing network security policies. Additionally, it gauges the effect of next-generation firewalls on IT’s workload.

  3. Methodology • This survey was conducted at RSA 2012. • 182 respondents are deeply involved in their organization’s IT function and have at least a moderate involvement in network operations. • 68 percent are Information Security professionals. • 32 percent are Network Operations professionals. • No AlgoSec employees, customers or partners are counted in the results.

  4. Key Findings Network security processes need improvement. • From reducing system outages to improving business efficiency. Next-generation firewalls address threats - at a cost. • Improved security, but increased administrative workload. Security is an inside job. • Visibility of applications and networks, improving processes and defending against insider threats all rank as key concerns.

  5. Network Security Challenges • The majority (55.6%) of top challenges lie with problematic internal processes.

  6. Out-of-Process Changes Cause Major Problems • 77% of respondents noted that out-of-process changes caused either a system outage, a data breach an audit failure or more than one of these.

  7. Next-Generation Firewalls: Better Security… • 84% of respondents said NGFWs provided them with better security BUT…

  8. Next-Generation Firewalls: … at a Cost • 76% of respondents said that NGFWs increased their administrative burden due to added policy complexity

  9. Greatest Risk? More Management than Malice • External attackers are well down the list of concerns… • The greatest risks noted are poor internal security management processes and insider threats

  10. Key Recommendations • Clearly define internal processes, ensure they are communicated to all stakeholders and above all else, make sure they are enforceable. • Leverage automation to facilitate process improvement and to improve business efficiency and agility. • Look to implement NGFWs, but understand the impact of policy decisions and plan accordingly to gain the security benefits without the cost of higher administrative burden.

  11. Educational Resources • Here are additional resources to help you further research automating network security policy optimization and change management: • Webinar: 5 Strategies to Improve Firewall Management • eBook: The Big Collection of Firewall Management Tips • Video Testimonial: BT • Free 30 Day Trial of AlgoSec Security Management Suite

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