Digital information and digital technology have become the lifeblood of the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector. This fundamental shift is creating opportunities and, for savvy companies, considerable value. But the move to digital also presents significant new challenges and risks, including security threats such as computer viruses and intellectual property theft that can disrupt or even disable a business.

Against this backdrop, Deloitte conducted an in-depth survey of security practices at TMT organizations around the world. The study finds that by and large the sector's security remains inadequate. Over half of all respondents suffered a security breach in the preceding 12 months, some causing millions of dollars in damages. Common shortcomings include:

• Inadequate resources and funding.
• Ineffective actions that do not address the latest threats.
• A lack of awareness and support on the part of management.
• Insufficient attention to internal risks.
• A failure to plan for serious attacks and business disruption.

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