The annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) is making headlines, generating tweets and motivating blog posts – like this one. Weighing in at 74 pages, it’s a significant report, and if you’re serious about getting a “state of the union” handle on network security, I encourage you to read it (several times).

In our commentary on the report, we’ll spare you the mind-numbing graphics, and focus on the insights and opportunities. You’ll find that most of the conclusions are not new, but the direction things are trending is something you need to know – especially, if you’re struggling to align your security budget with where it can be most effective.

We’ll be writing a series of posts centered on the report that blend their research with our experience and unique midmarket view. Is there a target painted on your back? Would your systems, processes or policies have prevented or detected these breaches? These are some of the questions we’ll explore and help you answer.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from TriGeoSphere authored by Michael Maloof. Read the original post at: http://blog.trigeo.com/2011/2011-dbir-insights-opportunities/