Keeping up with these threats can be daunting—until we consider what it takes to defend against them. Not all threats are created equal—however, not all defenses are created equal either. This survey from SANS Institute, in partnership with IBM, uncovers how large, mature organizations deal with advanced threats.

Advanced threats, is referring to ones typically representing highly capable threat actors with specific, targeted actions. While threats of all shapes and sizes can cause concern for an organization, responding to advanced threats typically involves more resources, technology and time.