The need to secure the spreadsheet

One of the most popular applications, often serving as the front-end to business intelligence processes, is also becoming one of the most at-risk tools. It seems that spreadsheets are an increasing target for phishers and network thieves as they often contain confidential data and valuable corporate information. That's why tech leaders need to take a close look at how the files are being stored and protected and who has access to critical information. The growing number of incidents in which data files are being stolen should prompt today's IT and security leaders to boost security walls and protection.

For more on at-risk business data:
- read what the experts advise in this Computerworld article