As Internet traffic increases, so do threats from network intruders.
- Computer Security Institute: 64% of companies polled reported security breaches.
- FBI report, 1998: industrial espionage increased from 6% to 36% over one year.
Increased network security is vital.
- Over half of network intrusion attempts are from inside sources.
- About 70% of all systems and data damage are caused by accidental and intentional actions by insiders.
Following appropriate security policies could prevent much of the damage.