IBM Taps Big Data for Security

In the last few years IBM has been putting its focus in security on Big Data.  By collecting and correlating large amounts of data from an enterprise IBM is looking to identify patterns hidden in large volumes of data.

According to Kevin Skapinetz the idea is to "squeeze every last drip of information about attacks from your data".

Focusing on Big Data also allows IBM adopt a more proactive approach to security. According to Skapinetz traditional approach to security is no longer enough. Looking actively for attackers, instead of just building bigger walls fits with the time-honoured view that "attack is the best form of defence".

Full article by +Sean Michael Kerner on +eSecurity Planet can be accessed here.