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report also draws attention to the muchanticipated
impact of Quantum Computing.
The report reveals that within the next
five years, 72% of organisations believe
Quantum Computing power will affect their
data security operations.
Not all industries are embracing DX
at the same rate
The 2020 Thales Data Threat Report also
explores how government, financial services,
healthcare and retail sectors embrace Digital
Transformation and associated security
measures in varying degrees. Globally,
government and federal entities are leading
the way in Digital Transformation.
Globally, 52% of government respondents
have experienced a data breach or failed
compliance audit this year.
Key takeaways for improving
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Data security is challenging, but across Big
Data, IoT and containers, encryption is a key
driver for adoption and usage. Based on this
year’s findings, security professionals should:
• Invest in modern, hybrid and multi-cloudbased
data security tools that make the
shared responsibility model work
• Consider a Zero Trust model to
secure data
• Increase focus on data discovery solutions
and centralisation of key management to
strengthen data security
• Focus on the threat vectors within
their control
• Utilise encryption to remain vigilant
against today’s data risk reality
“As organisations face expanding and
more complex cybersecurity challenges
because of multi-cloud adoption and Digital
Transformation, they need smarter and
better ways to approach data protection,”
said Frank Dickson, Program Vice President,
Cybersecurity Products, IDC.
“Zero Trust is a fantastic initiative to
authenticate and validate the users
and devices accessing applications and
networks but does little to protect sensitive
data should those measures fail. Employing
robust data discovery, hardening, data
loss prevention and encryption solutions
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