IBM White Paper Sample

The increasing frequency and sophistication of computer crime, amplified by the accessibility and anonymity afforded by the Internet, make security a high priority for all entities. Advances in technology have enabled business innovation but have equally enabled cyber crime, leading to an array of new security threats and accelerating the need for even more sophisticated security. However, effective security must be applied within a business context and fused into the fabric of the business rather than added on as problems occur.

Meeting today’s security challenges means that organizations must enable the secure delivery of service while cost-effectively managing threats and compliance. Organizations must be able to trust the identities of the people using their systems, including employees, customers and business partners.