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Over 95% of Computer Systems will be attacked by Hackers in 2002
Exposure of companies to hackers and the vulnerability of information held on their computer systems.
Inadequate security is the greatest risk facing all computer systems and the threats are real. Within the UK, a computer system is attacked every 20 seconds.
Businesses today hold sensitive information on their computer systems and most of these systems are attached to the Internet, or have some form of remote access, even if this is just by use of email. The majority of companies do not have adequate security measures in place for the protection of this information.
Every company that establishes an external connection must take proactive steps to ensure that the system they own or participate in contains adequate security measures to limit the possibility of unintended distribution of confidential information and the potential for fraud-related issues. Rather than simply protecting against some hypothetical future damage, security now contributes to the bottom line.
Carratu International believe that most business networks in the UK are easy prey for hackers. Its new DefendIT service, offered via its team of highly qualified professionals in its specialist IT Division, can verify the integrity and security of any computer system, track security flaws and make a full assessment of the physical and administrative security surrounding the system. From this Carratu International can highlight vulnerabilities and recommend steps that should be taken to counteract these problems.
Incorporated nearly 40 years ago, Carratu International Plc is one of the UKÕs longest established independent, privately owned Corporate Investigation companies. Carratu offers a comprehensive portfolio of services designed to protect and enhance todayÕs international business community. Carratu International act for some of the most pre-eminent companies in the world and operates on every continent. CarratuÕs clients include governments, national and multi-national corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies and law firms, many of which can be found in the Fortune and FT Top 100 companies.
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Notes to Editor
1. 85% of respondents (primarily large corporations and government agencies) detected computer security breaches within the last twelve months. (Computer Crime and Security Survey, 2001)
2. Damages caused by online breaches cost between 100,000 to 500,000 for over 1 in 10 of the companies surveyed. (Lloyd's UK Cybercrime Survey)
3. Over 30% of organisations do not recognise that any of their business information is either sensitive or critical and therefore a business asset. (DTI Information Security Breaches Survey, 2000)
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