RSA Security, one of the best known two-factor authentication vendors on the planet, has reportedly been the victim of a successful network attack, with an unknown quantity of data removed from systems belonging to the giant.
Organisations are failing to understand the risks now presented by desktop applications and continuing to focus security efforts on server and network infrastructure. This is despite a massive increase in desktop application attacks worldwide that are crippling organisations of all sizes, including state of the art technology giants.
Despite the economic downturn, Sec-Tec has recorded over 98% of subscription renewals for the 2010-2011 financial year. “Organisations realise that while savings have to be made, reducing security efforts is not an option” said David Wray, Sec-Tec’s Principal Consultant.