close
close
Your Network of Tomorrow
Your Network of Tomorrow
Plan your path toward a faster, more secure, and more resilient network designed for the applications and users that you support.
          Experience Netskope
          Get Hands-on With the Netskope Platform
          Here's your chance to experience the Netskope One single-cloud platform first-hand. Sign up for self-paced, hands-on labs, join us for monthly live product demos, take a free test drive of Netskope Private Access, or join us for a live, instructor-led workshops.
            A Leader in SSE. Now a Leader in Single-Vendor SASE.
            A Leader in SSE. Now a Leader in Single-Vendor SASE.
            Netskope debuts as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE
              Securing Generative AI for Dummies
              Securing Generative AI for Dummies
              Learn how your organization can balance the innovative potential of generative AI with robust data security practices.
                Modern data loss prevention (DLP) for Dummies eBook
                Modern Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Dummies
                Get tips and tricks for transitioning to a cloud-delivered DLP.
                  Modern SD-WAN for SASE Dummies Book
                  Modern SD-WAN for SASE Dummies
                  Stop playing catch up with your networking architecture
                    Understanding where the risk lies
                    Advanced Analytics transforms the way security operations teams apply data-driven insights to implement better policies. With Advanced Analytics, you can identify trends, zero in on areas of concern and use the data to take action.
                        The 6 Most Compelling Use Cases for Complete Legacy VPN Replacement
                        The 6 Most Compelling Use Cases for Complete Legacy VPN Replacement
                        Netskope One Private Access is the only solution that allows you to retire your VPN for good.
                          Colgate-Palmolive Safeguards its "Intellectual Property” with Smart and Adaptable Data Protection
                          Colgate-Palmolive Safeguards its "Intellectual Property” with Smart and Adaptable Data Protection
                            Netskope GovCloud
                            Netskope achieves FedRAMP High Authorization
                            Choose Netskope GovCloud to accelerate your agency’s transformation.
                              Let's Do Great Things Together
                              Netskope’s partner-centric go-to-market strategy enables our partners to maximize their growth and profitability while transforming enterprise security.
                                Netskope solutions
                                Netskope Cloud Exchange
                                Netskope Cloud Exchange (CE) provides customers with powerful integration tools to leverage investments across their security posture.
                                  Netskope Technical Support
                                  Netskope Technical Support
                                  Our qualified support engineers are located worldwide and have diverse backgrounds in cloud security, networking, virtualization, content delivery, and software development, ensuring timely and quality technical assistance
                                    Netskope video
                                    Netskope Training
                                    Netskope training will help you become a cloud security expert. We are here to help you secure your digital transformation journey and make the most of your cloud, web, and private applications.
                                      Press Release

                                      Netskope and Ponemon Institute Study: Majority of Businesses Have Not Inspected Cloud Services for Malware

                                      As cloud services usage – and risk – increases, businesses still lack visibility into data breaches

                                      Netskope, the leader in cloud security, today announced the results of a survey entitled “Cloud Malware and Data Breaches: 2016 Study,” conducted in partnership with Ponemon Institute. The study found the growing use of cloud services and the lack of visibility into sensitive information in the cloud can result in more damaging or costly data breaches.

                                      The survey found that the majority of enterprises have not or do not know if they inspect their cloud services for malware. Considering that Netskope research estimates that less than five percent of cloud services are sanctioned, it is unlikely respondents are inspecting all potential services (sanctioned and unsanctioned), raising the possibility that the portion of cloud services that contains malware is even larger.

                                      The findings also reveal that while 49 percent of business applications are now stored in the cloud, fewer than half of them are known, officially sanctioned or approved by IT. While respondents understand the risk of data breaches, nearly a quarter could not determine if they had been breached, and nearly a third couldn’t determine what types of data were lost in the breach(es).

                                      “These data confirm that while cloud adoption is very much on the rise, organizations still lack confidence in the cloud’s ability to protect sensitive information,” said Sanjay Beri, founder and CEO, Netskope. “With the rise of cloud threats like accidental data exposure, malware and ransomware aimed at exfiltrating data and extracting financial gain from sensitive data, IT teams need more robust intelligence, protection, and remediation to protect their data from breach or loss.”

                                      Companies Lack Insight into Breaches, Malware Infections a Growing Threat

                                      Over half of respondents say the use of cloud services significantly increases the likelihood of a data breach, yet the majority have neither the visibility nor have they taken the correct precautions to prevent breaches involving cloud.

                                      • Nearly 20 percent cannot determine if they experienced a breach or not, indicating a significant lack of insight into security policies and data currently stored in the cloud.
                                      • For companies that did experience a data breach in the last year (31 percent), 48 percent say it was the user who exposed data intentionally or accidentally from a cloud service. However, a quarter don’t have any idea how the breach occurred, and 30 percent could not determine what data were lost or stolen.
                                      • Malware is a significant source of data breaches as well: 39 percent of respondents experienced a malware attack in the last year, but almost half (48 percent) do not inspect the cloud for malware, and 12 percent are unsure if they do.
                                      • Of those organizations that do inspect the cloud for malware, 57 percent of respondents say they found malware in the cloud. Given the high percentage that don’t even monitor, more than one-third (34 percent) likely have malware but don’t know it.

                                      A Look at the Fragile Cloud Environment

                                      Cloud adoption is on the rise. A recent forecast from 451 Research predicts that three in five (60 percent) of enterprise workloads will run in the cloud by mid-2018, up from two in five (41 percent) today. This report found that as more software and business applications move to the cloud, knowledge about what applications are in the cloud decreases, putting confidential and sensitive information at risk.

                                      The estimated percentage of software applications in the cloud has increased from 45 percent in 2014 to 49 percent in 2016. Apps that are known, officially sanctioned or approved by IT decreased from an estimated 50 percent to 45 percent, indicating cloud adoption may be outpacing security measures.

                                      • Three-quarters of businesses store at least some sensitive or confidential business data in the cloud, and respondents estimate 26 percent of sensitive or confidential information is not visible to IT.
                                      • When asked about security worries, respondents’ top concern over cloud security risks is loss of control over the security of data and end-user actions (49 percent), followed by loss or theft of intellectual property (IP) (47 percent), and compliance violations (39 percent).

                                      Money Talks: The Economic Impact of Data Breaches

                                      Companies were asked to estimate the cost of data breaches involving the loss of 100,000 or more customer records within the last 12 months. They calculated a customer information breach would have cost them almost $20 million in the past year, taking into consideration the cost of remediation and technical support, lost business opportunities, and lost productivity because of downtime.

                                      • The largest cost (40 percent) is damage to reputation and brand, with companies estimating a spend of $7.68 million.
                                      • Cleanup and remediation spend was approximately $3.85 million, while damage or theft of IT assets and infrastructure accounted for just under a million dollars per year.
                                      • For a data breach associated with IP vs. customer records, damage to reputation and brand value again represents the largest estimated data breach cost component, at $5.66 million, nearly half (44 percent) of the total estimated cost of $12.80 million. More than half (54 percent) believe there is more than a 10 percent chance of an IP-related data breach happening in the next year.

                                      More Cloud, More Problems: The Cloud Multiplier Effect

                                      Respondents were asked to estimate the likelihood of a data breach when considering a number of IT scenarios involving an increased use of the cloud. The growing use of cloud services (SaaS) and the increase in backup and storage of confidential data in the cloud is most likely to cause a data breach in the cloud:

                                      • Almost 90 percent believe an increase of cloud services usage of 50 percent within the next year will increase the probability of a data breach. The same percentage agree a 50 percent increase in backup and storage of sensitive information in the cloud would also increase the probability of a data breach.
                                      • Early cloud adopters are still skeptical: Only a third believe their cloud service providers enable security technologies to protect and secure sensitive or confidential information, and only 37 percent believe cloud apps are in full compliance with privacy and data protection regulation and law.  

                                      Methodology

                                      Netskope and Ponemon Institute surveyed 643 IT and IT security practitioners in the United States and Canada who are familiar with their company’s usage of cloud services. This study was also conducted in 2014. For the full methodology, please download the study.

                                      Resources

                                      • Download a copy of “Cloud Malware and Data Breaches: 2016 Study”
                                      • View the Netskope infographic on the report findings
                                      • Register for a webinar with Netskope and the Ponemon Institute on Nov. 15

                                      About Ponemon Institute

                                      Ponemon Institute conducts independent research and education that advances information security, data protection, privacy and responsible information management practices within businesses and governments throughout the world.  Our mission is to conduct high quality, empirical studies on critical issues that affect the protection of information assets and IT infrastructure. As a member of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO), we uphold strict data confidentiality, privacy and ethical research standards. www.ponemon.org.

                                      About Netskope

                                      Netskope is the leader in cloud security. Using patented technology, Netskope’s cloud-scale security platform provides context-aware governance of all cloud usage in the enterprise in real-time, whether accessed from the corporate network, remote, or from a mobile device. This means that security professionals can understand risky activities, protect sensitive data, stop online threats, and respond to incidents in a way that fits how people work today. With granular security policies, the most advanced cloud DLP, and unmatched breadth of workflows, Netskope is trusted by the largest companies in the world. Netskope — cloud with confidence. To learn more, visit our website.