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Research shows majority of UK businesses believe new technologies increase security risks

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 12:56 PM PDT

Over two thirds (71 per cent) of IT managers in the UK are concerned that the adoption of new technologies such as mobile computing, cloud computing or the virtualisation of desktops and servers increases the risk of a damaging data breach or malware infection, according to research findings released today. The research was undertaken by YouGov for Kaspersky Lab, Europe's largest anti-malware company.* To help companies prepare for these threats, Kaspersky Lab today announced the availability of its new business security solution, Kaspersky Endpoint Security 8 for Windows and Kaspersky Security Center, designed to protect companies as they introduce the latest technologies into their business operations. Interestingly, although 71 per cent of respondents are concerned about the security threats of new technology, 72 per cent claimed that this has not made their business reluctant to embrace new technology for fear of leaving the organisation exposed to cybercrime. Less than a quarter (23 per cent) of the IT leaders surveyed was reluctant to introduce the latest technology for this reason. "New technologies have the power to transform business operations," said Andrew Lintell, Corporate Sales Director, UK and Eire, Kaspersky Lab. "They can make businesses more productive, efficient, agile and responsive and [...]