Why Integrated Security Is Key to Tackle Advanced Threats

From identity theft to corporate hacking, cyber security has never been more important for businesses, organizations, and governments. Hacking has moved from being a one-person criminal activity to sophisticated malware backed by crime syndicates and money launders. While traditional cyber crimes such as Internet password fraud is still widespread, large-scale espionage attacks and hacking the Internet of Things (IoT) have invaded the scene. A complete IT security management initiative should aim at designing suitable organizational and technical measures to guarantee the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of an organization's data, information, and IT services. All security mechanisms must be regularly tested. It should identify and fight intrusions and minimize the damages due to security breaches. The security measures must constantly be reviewed and improved. What has changed in 2015? PWC