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7 uncomfortable truths about endpoint security

March 6, 2019

Results of an independent survey of 3,100 IT managers commissioned by Sophos. To understand the realities of endpoint security today, Sophos commissioned independent research specialist Vanson Bourne to survey 3,100 IT managers across the globe. The resulting paper reveals the experiences, concerns and future plans of organizations in 12 countries and six continents. It provides deep insight into the day-to-day challenges IT teams face securing their organizations against cyberattacks, as well as their experiences with endpoint detection and response (EDR) technologies.

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EclecticIQ is an applied cyber intelligence technology provider, enabling enterprise security programs and governments to bootstrap a threat intelligence practice. Empowering analysts to take back control of their threat reality and mitigate exposure accordingly. EclecticIQ’s mission is to restore balance in the fight against cyber adversaries. Its flagship product EclecticIQ Threat Intelligence Platform enables operationalization of security information exchange, empowers collaborative analyst workflow and ensures timely integration of cyber threat intelligence detection, prevention and response capabilities. EclecticIQ is a privately held company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and holds an office in London. Awarded the 2015 EU IPACSO Cyber Security Award, the 2016 Deloitte FAST50 Rising Star 'Most Disruptive Innovator' Award, and partner of the NATO NCI Agency Security Incubator.

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7 uncomfortable truths about endpoint security