Unisys Security Index TM : US

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1 Unisys Security Index TM : US 14 March 12 (Wave 1H 12) Lieberman Research Group 1

2 Contents Executive summary...3 Detailed findings...4 Supplemental questions...9 Variation by demographic group Polling methodology Unisys on security Unisys plays a prominent role in efforts to combat risk through the technology products and services it provides to the government and major industries in the U.S. Unisys commitments to public and financial safety and security are the reasons for the creation of this index to monitor progress in these areas. The Unisys Security Index is the only regular snapshot of the nation s sense of security. Launched in 2H 07 and conducted by leading marketing research company Lieberman Research Group, the Unisys Security Index provides a regular, statistically robust measure of concerns about eight areas of security: National Security The U.S. s national security in relation to war or terrorism A serious health epidemic occurring in the U.S. Unisys Security Index Financial security Internet security Other people obtaining and using your credit or debit card details Your ability to meet your essential financial obligations, such as your mortgage, other loan, credit card or bill payments Computer security in relation to viruses or unsolicited s The security of shopping or banking online Personal security Unauthorized access to or misuse of your personal information Your overall personal safety over the next 6 months Organizations and governments today confront potential security threats that didn t exist a generation ago. The community s sense of security is a critical determinant of public confidence in how governments and private organizations respond. Security threats are global and can impact any individual. The Unisys approach to security goes beyond bits and bytes, recognizing that the most effective solutions are going to be those formed through collaboration across interests. See also For more information on Unisys security offerings, visit 2

3 Executive summary The Unisys Security Index for the US stands at 131, a moderate level of concern. The largest contributors are concerns about financial security and national security, driven by worry about identity theft, bankcard security and national security in relation to war or terrorism. The Index has dropped sharply from its 1H 11 value of 164 and represents the lowest level of concern since the benchmark survey was inaugurated in 2H 07. Financial security 140 National security Personal security Unisys Security Index: 131 INDIVIDUAL THREATS MOST WORRISOME IN US Top 3 concerns: identity theft, bankcard fraud and national security in relation to war or terrorism Internet security Not very concerned Moderately concerned Seriously concerned 0 Unisys Security Index Trend Since 2H H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H'12 3

4 Detailed findings: Concern about NATIONAL security since 2H 07 Half (50%) of Americans are seriously concerned (i.e. Extremely or Very concerned ) about national security in relation to war or terrorism. This, along with bankcard fraud and identity theft, is one of the leading areas of concern National Security in the US Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H'12 The seriously concerned proportion has dropped significantly since the 1H 11 survey, from 67% to 50%. Not concerned has jumped to 19%. Over one third (37%) of Americans are seriously concerned (i.e. Extremely or Very concerned ) about a serious health epidemic occurring in America Serious health epidemic in the US Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H'12 4 The seriously concerned proportion has dropped significantly since the 1H 11 survey, from 49% to 37%. The not concerned proportion has increased significantly, to 33%.

5 Detailed findings: Concern about FINANCIAL security since 2H 07 Over half (56%) of Americans are seriously concerned about other people obtaining and using their credit or debit card details this is one of the leading areas of concern Other people obtaining and using your credit or debit card details Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H' The seriously concerned proportion has dropped significantly since the 1H 11 survey, from 68% to 56%. Not concerned has risen sharply. Over one third (36%) of Americans are seriously concerned about their ability to meet essential financial obligations, such as their mortgage, other loan, credit card or bill payments. 60 Ability to meet essential financial obligations Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H'12 Concern about meeting financial obligations has dropped significantly since the 1H 11 survey, from 49% to 36%. The not concerned proportion is up to 39%. 5

6 Detailed findings: Concern about INTERNET security since 2H 07 Over one third (39%) of Americans are seriously concerned about computer security in relation to viruses or spam Computer security in relation to viruses or unsolicited s Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H' The seriously concerned proportion has dropped significantly since the 1H 11 survey, from 48% to 39%. Not concerned has jumped to 33%. Over one third (39%) of Americans are seriously concerned about the security of shopping or banking online. 60 The security of shopping or banking online Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H'12 The seriously concerned proportion has dropped since the 1H 11 survey, from 51% to 39%.The Not concerned proportion is up significantly, to 34%. 6

7 Detailed findings: Concern about PERSONAL security since 2H 07 Over half (59%) of Americans are seriously concerned about identity theft this is a leading area of concern Unauthorized access to, or misuse of, your personal information Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned The seriously concerned proportion has decreased significantly since the 1H 11 survey, from 70% to 59%. Not concerned is up to 17%. 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H'12 Over one quarter of Americans (28%) are seriously concerned about their own personal safety Overall personal safety over the next 6 months There appears to have been a shift since the 1H 11 survey from Somewhat to Not concerned. 0 Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned 2H'07 1H'08 2H'08 1H'09 2H'09 1H' 2H' 1H'11 1H'12 7

8 Detailed findings: trend since 1H 11 The current Unisys Security Index value of 131 represents a significant decrease since its 1H 11 value of 164. In fact, this represents the lowest level of concern since the benchmark survey was inaugurated in 2H 07. Decreases in all four of the underlying indices produce the 33-point drop in the Unisys Security Index: National Security Index: 136 (40 point decrease) Internet Security Index: 119 (-35) Financial Security Index: 140 (-34) Personal Security Index: 130 (-23) 8

9 Supplemental question: Please tell me if you would prefer to use these security procedures to protect PRIVATE INFORMATION when you are away from your home or office and want to access work data or conduct personal online transactions using a laptop, mobile phone or tablet Americans who use a laptop or other mobile device to access work data outside the office or conduct online transactions are more comfortable with passwords than with biometric security protections. Almost two thirds (65%) favor passwords (either complex passwords combining upper/lowercase letters with numbers or symbols, or simple passwords such as the name of a pet). Among those preferring passwords, complex passwords have the edge. Over half (55%) of all Americans are comfortable with complex passwords (multiple response question respondent can make many choices). Overall, simple passwords are mentioned by one third (32%) With respect to biometric protections, fingerprints are mentioned most often (28%). Preferred protection for private information when accessed remotely Complex password Simple password USB device Fingerprint Voice recognition Photo / face scan 9

10 Supplemental question: Please tell me if you would prefer to use these security procedures to protect PRIVATE INFORMATION when you are away from your home or office and want to access work data or conduct personal online transactions using a laptop, mobile phone or tablet continued The net percentage of those preferring all biometric choices (fingerprints, voice recognition and face scan) is 38% Preferred protection for private information when accessed remotely (Showing "net" biometric ) Complex password Simple password USB device Biometric (net) Fingerprint Voice recognition Photo / face scan Preferred protection for private information when accessed remotely (Showing simple + complex password "nets") No password Both simple + complex password Complex not simple password Simple not complex password When considering only passwords as a choice, one third (34%) of all Americans choose complex passwords over simple passwords.and 6% prefer them exclusively over all other protections (not shown in chart). When we eliminate the multiple choices and consider all options, 11% prefer complex passwords exclusively over simple passwords, biometric protections and USB devices (chart not shown).

11 Supplemental question: Please tell me if you would prefer to use these security procedures to protect PRIVATE INFORMATION when you are away from your home or office and want to access work data or conduct personal online transactions using a laptop, mobile phone or tablet continued The chart below indicates that nearly two-thirds want no biometric protection (62%). When we net the results (eliminate duplication in answers), there is no single biometric method that stands out from the crowd. The 9% who prefer fingerprints only is the top choice. Preferred protection for private information when accessed remotely (Showing biometric"nets")

12 Supplemental question: How important is it for a candidate to emphasize the following issues in the upcoming 12 Presidential election? Americans believe it is very important for presidential candidates to make a priority of security-related issues. The three highest priorities are: Protecting government computer systems against hackers and criminals (74%) Protecting our electric power grid, water utilities and transportation systems against computer or terrorist attacks (73%) Homeland security issues such as terrorism (68%) In addition, more than half think that these should be priorities: Protecting your personal health information against hackers and data thieves (63%) Border security issues such as immigration (53%) Issues that are"very important" for candidates to emphasize Protecting Protecting utilities & government computer transportation systems Terrorism (homeland security) Protecting personal health information Border security (immigration) 12

13 Variation by demographic group Security Index Demographic National security Financial security Internet security Personal security Age Serious concern about epidemics is most pronounced among young adults ages (50%). Seniors are least likely to worry about meeting financial obligations (26%). Serious concern about viruses, spam and online transactions is lowest for seniors (27%). Education Gender Race Region Worry about national security and epidemics is lowest among college grads (44% and 26%, respectively). Women are more worried about epidemics (43% vs. 30%). Whites are least likely to worry about epidemics (31%). Midwesterners are least concerned about epidemics (25%). Worry about meeting financial obligations is lower among college grads (24%). Women are more worried about bankcard fraud (60% vs. 52%) and meeting financial obligations (40% vs. 31%). Whites worry least about bankcard fraud (50%), while Blacks worry most about meeting financial obligations (60%). Worry about online transactions is highest among those with some post-secondary education (47%). Women are more worried about online transactions (43% vs. 35%). Whites worry the least about viruses and spam (33 %) and online transactions (34%). Westerners are most concerned about online transactions (47%). Only 15% of those with college degrees are seriously concerned about their personal safety. Women are more worried about their personal safety (33% vs. 21%). Whites worry the least about identity theft (54%) and personal safety (21%). Midwesterners worry the least about personal safety (19%). 13

14 Variation by demographic group Supplemental questions Demographic Age Education Gender Race Region Preferred protections for private information Seniors ages 65+ are least likely to want to use complex passwords (36%) and facial scans (12%). Adults ages are most interested in simple passwords (46%) and voice recognition (25%). Americans ages are most interested in using fingerprints. Those with high school diplomas or less education are least interested in using USB devices (25%) or complex passwords (41%). [Women and men have similar levels of interest] Hispanics are most interested in complex passwords (79%). Westerners are least interested in using fingerprints (%) and voice recognition (12%), but most interested (along with Southerners) in USB devices (35%). Northeasterners are most interested in complex passwords (68%). Priorities for presidential candidates Young adults ages are least concerned about terrorism (52%) and protecting infrastructure (62%). As level of education rises, concern about protecting key infrastructure against terrorism drops, from 77% of those with high school diplomas or less to 68% of college grads. College grads are least concerned with protecting personal health information (55%). [Women and men have similar priorities] Blacks are most concerned about terrorism (82%) and protecting government computer systems (86%) and key infrastructure (84%). Whites are least concerned with protecting personal health information (58%). Westerners are least concerned with protecting key infrastructure (61%) and terrorism (57%). 14

15 Polling methodology The U.S. Security Index is based on a telephone survey of 1,005 persons aged 18 and over, February -13, 12. This Wave 1H 12 survey follows the baseline Security Index survey of August 07 and seven follow-up surveys. The U.S. survey has been conducted as follows: 1,005 completed interviews among nationally representative adults, 18+; Random digit dialing (RDD) sample of telephone households in the continental U.S.; Random selection of household respondent to ensure greater representation; The survey is conducted in English and representative of English-speaking households; and, The data from this study are weighted according to the most recent estimates published by the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure projectability of the data to U.S. adults. Percentage changes since the 1H-11 survey are reported if the differences are statistically significant at a 95% confidence level. Percentages are based on the full sample of 1,005 with the exception of the questions covering interest in protections for personal data, where the base is the 627 respondents who say they access work data outside the office or conduct online transactions on a laptop or other mobile device. 15

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