Dimension Data releases the 2nd Annual Network Barometer Report
The good news is that device security vulnerabilities have declined from 73% (2009) to 38% in 2010.
By Agencies |
MUMBAI: The 2010 Network Barometer Report, which covers the results of 235 TLM Assessments, highlights three key findings. They include 1) vulnerabilities are generally known but not effectively addressed; 2) organizations need to align to published best practice standards to minimize risk; and 3) more planning discipline is required in network asset management.
The good news is that device security vulnerabilities have declined from 73% (2009) to 38% in 2010. However lifecycle milestones of IT assets are not being managed efficiently, with 35% of all network devices reaching technology obsolescence. The report also indicated that there are 40.7 configuration violations per network device.
While many more organisations are waking up to the fact that such a mission critical infrastructure needs careful management, there remains a lack of understanding as to where attention and resources should be focused in order to effectively mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.
According to Matthew Gyde, General Manager for Network Integration and Security Solutions, Datacraft Asia, “Sweating network and IT assets beyond obsolescence places organisations at risk which could have an impact on overall business strategy, especially if organisations are looking for the cost efficiencies of cloud based services.”
“Networks are the backbone of an organization. Optimized networks ensure smooth business function, connectivity and provide a strong platform for taking advantage of cloud computing. While the cloud is an exciting development in the IT industry, organizations with less efficient networks may experience lags on the value of cloud based services,” explains Gyde.
Meanwhile, the Network Barometer Report 2010 highlights some additional positive findings. “In the past year alone, we’ve seen an uptake in the number of organizations wanting detailed assessments of their networks. This indicates that organizations are starting to adopt a philosophy towards network optimization. The reality is that organizations must pay more attention to their networks and adopt network planning as a tool for greater productivity,” Gyde concludes.
The good news is that device security vulnerabilities have declined from 73% (2009) to 38% in 2010. However lifecycle milestones of IT assets are not being managed efficiently, with 35% of all network devices reaching technology obsolescence. The report also indicated that there are 40.7 configuration violations per network device.
While many more organisations are waking up to the fact that such a mission critical infrastructure needs careful management, there remains a lack of understanding as to where attention and resources should be focused in order to effectively mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.
According to Matthew Gyde, General Manager for Network Integration and Security Solutions, Datacraft Asia, “Sweating network and IT assets beyond obsolescence places organisations at risk which could have an impact on overall business strategy, especially if organisations are looking for the cost efficiencies of cloud based services.”
“Networks are the backbone of an organization. Optimized networks ensure smooth business function, connectivity and provide a strong platform for taking advantage of cloud computing. While the cloud is an exciting development in the IT industry, organizations with less efficient networks may experience lags on the value of cloud based services,” explains Gyde.
Meanwhile, the Network Barometer Report 2010 highlights some additional positive findings. “In the past year alone, we’ve seen an uptake in the number of organizations wanting detailed assessments of their networks. This indicates that organizations are starting to adopt a philosophy towards network optimization. The reality is that organizations must pay more attention to their networks and adopt network planning as a tool for greater productivity,” Gyde concludes.
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