This survey shows the handling of data leakage of sensitive information in organizations in 2012. 72 percent of respondents have defined a policy for the classification and handling of sensitive data as a control for data leakage risk.
Which of the following actions has your organization taken to control data leakage of sensitive information?
Characteristic
Percentage of repondents
Defined a specific policy regarding the classification and handling of sensitive information
72%
Employee awareness programs
68%
Implemented additional security mechanisms for protecting information (e.g. encryption)
57%
Locked down or restricted use of certain hardware (e.g. USBs, Firewall ports)
43%
Used internal auditing for testing of controls
41%
Defined specific requirements for telecommuting/telework regarding the protection of information that is taken outside the office
39%
Implemented data loss prevention tools (e.g. McAfee, Symantec)
38%
Implemented log review tools
38%
Restricted use of instant messaging or email for sensitive sata transmission
31%
Prohibited use of camera devices within sensitive or restricted areas
23%
Restricted access to sensitive information to specific time periods
CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, CEOs and other information security executives
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview, online survey
Supplementary notes
* Ernst & Young received feedback from nearly 1,836 CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, CEOs and other information security executives from 64 countries and across all industry sectors.
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