The average amount that Indian firms spend on information security fell by 17% in the last year according to a recent PwC report.

NEW DELHI, INDIA, November 14, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The average amount that Indian firms spend on information security fell by 17% in the last year according to a recent PwC report, despite the fact that the average cost of a security incident has more than doubled over the same period, bringing a 20% increase in average losses as a consequence. On top of this, a Ponemon Institute study has found that 60% of IT and IT security professionals in India feel they do not have adequate security to stop cyber criminals stealing corporate information.

Alan Calder, founder and executive chairman of IT Governance, says, “The international cyber threat landscape is increasing in complexity and severity on a daily basis, and high-profile data breaches are costing companies millions in damages and penalties. The threat of a data security incident – and its associated costs – is something all organisations will want to avoid. Indian organisations that want to get value for money from their information security investments should know that an ISO27001-compliant ISMS is the only credible solution to cyber threats.”

ISO27001 is the only standard to approach information security as an enterprise-wide concern. Addressing people and processes, as well as technological measures, ISO27001 provides all organisations, regardless of their size, sector or location, with a best-practice approach to securing their information assets. Accredited certification to the Standard is accepted globally as an indication of good cyber security.

To help Indian organisations implement ISO27001, IT Governance is offering the international information security community the special opportunity to spend half a day with globally recognised ISO27001 experts by attending an online workshop on 27 November 2014.

Cyber security fundamentals: an introduction to ISO27001 will be led by internationally renowned ISO27001 authorities Alan Calder and Steve Watkins, and will provide you with an understanding of the evolving cyber threat landscape and what you can do to counter the risks you face. This exclusive, practically-focused online workshop is aimed at senior-level information security professionals, CSOs and CIOs from any industry or sector, who are interested in obtaining more information about embarking on ISO27001 for the first time. Registration closes on November 17.

Find out more: www.itgovernance.in/t-cyber-security-fundamentals-workshop.aspx.

Organisations can call IT Governance toll free on 000 800 100 5885 or email servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk for more information on how IT Governance can help protect their information security.

Melanie Watson
IT Governance
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