Cisco Unveils Top Information Technology Mistakes

Cisco Systems Inc has conducted a study of more than 2,000 information technology employees. The study surveyed IT professionals in 10 different countries. The results unveiled a top 10 list of behaviors that contribute to data loss.

Cisco Systems Inc recently surveyed more than 2,000 information technology employees. The conducted study unveiled the top most noteworthy behaviors that contribute to data loss.

The study found that altering security settings on computers, use of unauthorized applications and unauthorized network facility access contributed to data loss.

The survey also unveiled that the loss of network security behavior varies by country and culture. For instance, 42 percent of Chinese information technology employees says they had changed security settings. However, only 26 percent of Brazilian workers changed network security settings.

Cisco has unveiled a few best practices for preventing network security and data loss. The business technology company recommends fostering a culture of trust and educating employees on the connection between data loss and money earned or lost. Furthermore, knowing how/where data is stored. Most of all, where data is accessed and used.