Companies are embracing the digital economy because it enables connectivity to more users, devices and data than ever before. From a business perspective, it means making decisions based on market demand and business opportunity, empowering consumers and fostering collaboration through innovation (e.g., mobile, cloud, IoT) and quickly and effectively releasing new applications to drive growth.

"Bridging the Digital Transformation Divide: Leaders Must Balance Security & Growth", sponsored by IBM and conducted by the Ponemon Institute, unveils barriers and challenges organizations are experiencing in their efforts to achieve a successful transformation process that minimizes the possibility of a cyber attack or data breach.

This study reveals key findings and best practices for digital transformation including:

• Risks and barriers to digital transformation
• Key characteristics of organizations successfully transitioning to the digital economy.
• The essential and evolving role of security in digital transformation
• Perceptions and contrasting maturity across countries

Learn more about the IBM Security Immune System.