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Compliance, not malware, drives security costs
If you think viruses, Trojans and increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks are responsible for pushing security budgets higher every year, think again. According to a new report, the mandate to meet regulatory and compliance requirements is actually the top instigator. According to a recent survey of 50 chief security officers conducted by Merrill Lynch, regulatory compliance is the top business driver for investing in security software. The second most critical factor is the quest to protect networks from unauthorized access.
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