Cisco Secure Network Analytics Research Chart: Security Threat Detection

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Respondent Details

Advanced Persistent Threats	26%
Network Malware or Virus	69%
Suspicious user behavior	83%
External hacking attempt	32%
Compromised host	56%
Data loss / Exfiltration	26%
Command and Control traffic / Botnets	35%
Network reconnaissance	60%
Other	4%

	Company Size	Industry	Response
Senior IT Architect	Global 500	Industrial Manufacturing	Advanced Persistent Threats Network Malware or Virus Suspicious user behavior External hacking attempt Compromised host Command and Control traffic / Botnets
IT Director	Large Enterprise	Energy & Utilities	Network Malware or Virus Suspicious user behavior Network reconnaissance
IT Manager	Small Business	Consumer Products	Network Malware or Virus Suspicious user behavior Network reconnaissance
Senior IT Architect	Educational Institution	Educational Institution	Advanced Persistent Threats Suspicious user behavior External hacking attempt Compromised host Command and Control traffic / Botnets Network reconnaissance
Security Officer	Large Enterprise	Healthcare	Suspicious user behavior Compromised host
IT Systems Analyst	Educational Institution	Educational Institution	Network Malware or Virus Compromised host
Network Administrator	Educational Institution	Educational Institution	Network Malware or Virus Suspicious user behavior External hacking attempt Compromised host Command and Control traffic / Botnets
Network Administrator	Large Enterprise	Telecommunications Equipment	Network Malware or Virus Suspicious user behavior Network reconnaissance
Chief Security Officer	Educational Institution	Educational Institution	Network Malware or Virus Compromised host
IT Manager	Global 500	Retail	Suspicious user behavior

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