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There is no denying the IT security market is alive and well. Depending on who you ask, between 400 and 1,500 security companies are in business worldwide, offering solutions ranging from anti-virus software to network access control appliances to consulting services. This, of course, should come as no surprise — especially when one considers enterprises are spending more money than ever before to meet compliance requirements and to defend against sophisticated and targeted attacks that could lead to embarrassing, costly breaches. More than three out of every four of the world’s largest financial institutions experienced an external security breach in the past year, a dramatic increase over 2005, a new survey has revealed. Gain insight and contacts to help achieve your goals as an IT security professional, but act fast. Send your comments, praise or criticisms to scfeedbackus@haymarketmedia.com. We reserve the right to edit letters. Insider trading allegations end with slap on wrist. The huge explosion in mobile working has made organisations recognise the need for effective endpoint security, writes Robert Jaques. Overall Category Winner and Winner for Best Event Management: ArcSight Enterprise Security Management 3.0 from ArcSight Defense-in-depth is proving to be an expensive failure In the face of growing threats to its cyber assets, America requires a cohesive and comprehensive plan to protect its vital and most sensitive data. Here, one of the leading decision makers in the federal government IT arena coveys overarching priorities for securing the country's cyberspace. How difficult would it be for a good looking woman dressed in a provocative outfit to gain access to your internal network? Cybercrime will focus on attacking specific organizations or companies for extortion in the next year, moving away from mass global attacks, a recent report has said. Industry analysts warned today that IT security threats are becoming more sophisticated and organized, making it imperative for businesses of all sizes to put controls into place that secure operations and infrastructures. More than six out of 10 executives believe company insiders - and their use of email - are at least a moderate security risk to their companies. Global organizations are leaving themselves vulnerable to significant security risks because of widespread failure to take steps against internal threats, industry experts warned today. Smaller pay raises in IT security don’t mean infosec is a bad career path, says David Foote. Instead, it proves what a good place it is to be Thieves will always steal business ideas, but you can catch them red-handed, says John Patzakis The problem with most security companies is they are very product driven - you name your security problem, and they can sell you a product to fix it. Whilst it's always tempting to think that you can fix a problem by buying something from a catalogue, the reality is often very different. A survey of 335 network and system administrators showed that while mosy are generally satisfied with the level of security at their organizations, some lose sleep worrying about the risks posed by employees. When the truth finally comes out about the attempted theft of £220 million from Sumitomo Mitsui Bank in March, it's likely to have all the hallmarks of an inside job – certainly that the crime relied on having people on the inside to carry it out. Spammers are turning to the stock market in order to make money.