Most organizations already understand the importance of robust perimeter protection as part of a cybersecurity policy. Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and antivirus software helps to secure your network as data enters into it.
However, new information from security provider Vormetric suggests that 93% of US corporations are vulnerable to threats that originate from within the organization. This is likely to be a combination of malicious data theft by employees, accidental misuse, and malware.
With the growth of bring-your-own-device (BYOD), it is more difficult than ever to monitor, assess, and mitigate the threats that may exist in your network. As this data shows, it remains an essential consideration when creating cybersecurity policies.
