A Harris Interactive poll shows that 61% of business executives are worried about compromise of corporate information systems. That shouldn’t be too surprising considering that without these systems, most companies are effectively shut down.
In spite of this, when limited budgets force choices between protecting confidentiality of information and business continuity efforts, Confidentiality usually wins. This isn’t surprising when you consider that information breaches are more likely to bring intense public and regulatory pressure to bear.
What is unfortunate is that many companies look at business continuity as an all or nothing effort. Faced with a shortage of resources, plans are deferred.
Inexpensive stopgap plans, which provide for the most damaging aspects of the most likely risks are a better idea. Not only can they provide some protection, but they can also serve to focus continuing attention on the issues.