The Rise Of Security And Big Data

A year ago, survey respondents acknowledged the importance of big data, and agreed it was critical to their success. But they said they had no strategic security plan and were worried about the cost. Jones said this year's survey shows progress is being made. "Cost is still a consideration, but a lot more (respondents) say we now have a strategic plan. And now, risk mitigation is still important, but they're taking security to the next level and (using) it as a differentiator, (and they) use it to find and drive new revenue streams." Big data is where security was a year ago, Jones said. "A lot of people say, 'I get it. It's important, but it's too costly and complex and I don't have strategic plan.' It'll be Interesting to see if it catches up with security, which was in the exact same spot last year."