Despite a challenging economy, many companies are making room in their budgets for investments in information security initiatives.
According to a survey by Robert Half Technology, seven out of ten CIOs interviewed reported their companies would be investing in new information technology initiatives over the next year. 43% of the respondents overall reported information security as a top priority, and in the 
financial services and transportation sectors, information security was cited most often as the top priority.
“Although times are lean, many companies are finding that they can’t afford to postpone IT investments that lead to increased security, efficiencies or revenues,” stated Dave Willmer, Executive Director of Robert Half Technology. “Organizations also are trying to make sure they are prepared for growth when conditions improve, and enhancing their IT infrastructure is part of that process.”
Over the past year, there has been a significant rise in the number of malicious attacks on company websites. Symantec identified a 165% in malicious code signatures and cited that the explosive growth can be attributed to the professionalism of malicious code development, supporting the demand for goods and services that facilitate online fraud.
Vulnerable targets are numerous, however increased threat awareness and security investments can help stem the tide. The two biggest threats to website security are open source vulnerabilities and injection attacks, which often allow the disruption and infiltration of web servers. The results can be devastating for companies and their customers, ranging from the theft of confidential information to the insertion of malware.
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