Dimension Data Launches New Assessment That Helps Organizations Assess Their Security Architecture

NEW YORK, April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dimension Data, the $6.7 billion global IT solutions and services provider, today announced a new assessment offering that helps organizations assess the maturity of their security architecture, the underlying security safeguards that protect their human assets from cyber-attacks, and their processes and technologies.

Matthew Gyde, Dimension Data's Group Executive – Security, says cyber threats are still flourishing, and traditional approaches to information security are no longer adequate to protect information networks from modern threats. "Even employees are not safe from variety of threats including drive-by and watering hole attacks, which often occur over a weekend. In addition, we're seeing a low level of maturity in some large enterprises – many of which have spent millions of dollars on security technology.

"When assessing the robustness of an organization's security, we cannot leave out the employee. In fact, it's essential that employees understand their role as both an asset and a potential security liability in an organization," explains Gyde.

Gyde said another key area that organizations need to focus on is to link their security strategy to the vision of the company, and have a robust set of policies around vulnerability and threat management, as well as incident response processes and procedures. "Organizations must be able to address root cause issues and apply the right resources and controls in the most effective way to protect key assets," he says, and points out that Dimension Data's security assessment was designed to be a globally consistent, consulting engagement framework that's vital for organizations that have a global footprint.

Other insights that Dimension Data's security architecture assessment offers include:

• the ability to determine capability and maturity of key architecture controls around people, processes and technology using industry-standard metrics
• a security roadmap linked to the business objectives of the organization
• validation or enhancement of the security strategy and architecture program
• ability to manage security to industry standards such as ISO27000
• standardize and control best practice across systems and locations
• share metrics with the business to align IT security with the rest of the organization

About Dimension Data
Founded in 1983, Dimension Data plc is an ICT services and solutions provider that uses its technology expertise, global service delivery capability, and entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate the business ambitions of its clients. Dimension Data is a member of the NTT Group. Visit us at http://www.dimensiondata.com/en-US and www.facebook.com/DimensionDataAmericas or follow us on Twitter: @DimensionDataAM.

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