In 2007, most firms plan to spend between 7.5% and 9.0% of their IT budgets on security, regardless of their size, geography, and industry. This convergence of budgets points to the maturity of information security discipline and the solidification of the information security role within the organization. As security professionals grow from purely IT-centric and technology-focused roles into information-centric and risk-focused roles, they need a new set of tools and processes to fulfill their responsibilities. As a result, security spending is on the rise again, and organizations across North America and Europe will spend 7.91% of their IT budgets on security, compared with 7.75% in 2006.
This is an excerpt
Buy Risk-Free
Price: US $499
Our Service Guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with this document, notify Forrester within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund.
Already a Forrester Client? Log in to read this document.