Research carried out by the University of Bedfordshire in conjunction with 7Safe, the IT forensics specialist, has found that there are a number of areas where organisations are commonly neglecting internet security and being rewarded with a data loss incident.
According to the internet security report, a high percentage of insecure web applications and susceptibility to SQL injection plus malware demonstrates a widespread lack of understanding about these subjects.

It also, says the study, highlights the need for educating software developers about preventative measures.

Delving into the research reveals the need for companies to take further steps to protect their web server environments, conduct security testing and also ask questions of their web developers/ hosting companies, who often claim that their website software has been written securely.

The data also suggests a strong link between security breaches and the absence of thorough security auditing