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Forcepoint research shows understanding people ’ s behaviours and intent critical to future of cyber security – but significant gaps exist
Forcepoint has released a new study – ‘ The Human Point : An Intersection of Behaviors , Intent & Critical Business Data ’. The study showed that , while an overwhelming majority of respondents – 80 per cent – believe it ’ s important to understand the behaviours of people as they interact with intellectual property ( IP ) and other critical business data , only 32 per cent are able to do so effectively . Further , 78 per cent believe understanding user intent is important , yet only 28 per cent of those surveyed currently have this capability .
The study surveyed more than 1,250 cyber security professionals worldwide across a range of industries , including financial services , oil and gas , and healthcare .
The study shows that cyber security professionals are dissatisfied with technology investments , while data sprawl and eroding network boundaries makes security more difficult . However , the survey reveals the potential upside associated with understanding users ’ behaviours and intent as they interact with IP and other data underpinning corporate value .
‘ For years , the cyber security industry has focused primarily on securing technology infrastructures . The challenge with this approach , however , is that today ’ s infrastructures are ever changing in composition , access and ownership ,’ said Matthew P . Moynahan , chief executive officer at Forcepoint . ‘ By understanding how , where and why people touch confidential data and IP , businesses will be able to focus their investments and more effectively prioritise cyber security initiatives .’
More information on this research report , including methodology , demographics and key industry highlights , may be found at www . thehumanpoint . com .
London ranked fifth in a list of cities that will emerge to rival Silicon Valley / San Francisco over the next four years .
UK tech sector still attractive despite uncertainty presented by Brexit
The UK has been ranked the fourth most promising market for technology breakthroughs that have a global impact , trailing slightly behind the US , China and India , according to KPMG ’ s 2017 global technology innovation report .
Despite the uncertainty presented by Brexit , the UK jumped significantly from seventh last year in the global rankings . According to the report , the UK is seen by the global business executive respondents as progressing with innovative tech hubs , showing progress in the development of products and services that can break through in developed and emerging markets .
Tudor Aw , head of technology sector at KPMG UK , said , ‘ The research shows the UK ’ s technology sector drew more investment than that of any other European country in 2016 and that London is seen as a major hub for Big Data , fintech and a variety of digital technologies . Despite the uncertainty presented by Brexit and other economic factors , the UK and London has not lost its shine when it comes to its technology pedigree .’
In a survey of 841 business executives globally from tech companies , venture capital firms , and angel investors that focus on technology , respondents were asked which cities will emerge to rival Silicon Valley / San Francisco over the next four years . The survey revealed numerous rising technology hubs , including London at number five :
1 . Shanghai 2 . New York 3 . Tokyo 4 . Beijing 5 . London 6 . Washington , D . C . 7 . Berlin 8 . Chicago 9 . Tel Aviv 10 . Boston
10 | March 2017