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Data Security: Myths and Realities

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According to the recent State of Banking Information Security 2008 survey, nearly three-quarters (73%) of financial institutions assess themselves as "average" to "failing" when it comes to security awareness efforts. Of the nearly 300 banks and credit unions surveyed and representing institutions of all sizes, the contradiction between their security image and reality indicates that, despite the headlines, financial institutions are increasingly vulnerable to new threats. The reasons for this vulnerability are varied, encompassing everything from disparate systems in merged organizations to an overwhelming reliance on legacy protocols and standards that were not designed for today's global threats.

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