Identity and Access article o' the week - Global security spending to hit $10.5bn

I came across this article today and thought it was interesting.

According to Ruggero Contu, Gartner principal research analyst, organisations now recognise the need for a more "open" connectivity with business partners and third-party companies.

As such, Contu said, assessing the security infrastructure of third-party organisations is becoming a critical factor for businesses, as is the need to secure communication points with these partners.