Enterprises publicly state that they understand the importance of security to their operations yet contrary to these declarations many are still hesitant to invest when it comes to more complex IT security solutions.

The number one reason for this hesitation is that CEOs do not always see a return on investments in security solutions.

As a result, companies become more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

To break free from this vicious cycle, IDC’s Advanced Threat Protection Conference will give an overview on how network security fits in the broader IT security environment of companies, what are the main network security related challenges enterprises face, and provide background and some points of consideration when building defense strategies.

The main topics of the event will include:

• Network Security;
• Recent attacks and threats and their local significance;
• IT and business alignment: balancing needs and risks;
• The transformation of threats and protection;
• Evolving threats require evolving defense strategies;
• Welcome to the cyber era: cyberspace, cybercrime, and cyberwarfare;
• Security and risk: from management to governance;
• IT Security management;
• Response and continuity.