2.8 Background of survey respondents

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The majority of respondents held an IT-related position, with 15 percent holding IT management positions, 27 percent holding IT staff positions, and 28 percent holding IT security positions. Industry sectors were well represented in the group of 100 respondents, with 17 percent working in government, 15 percent in manufacturing, 10 percent in banking and finance, 10 percent in education, 10 percent in healthcare, and 10 percent in professional services. Table 2.19 shows the job function/title of respondents, and Table 2.20 shows the industry sector of respondents.

Table 2.19: Job Function/Title of Respondents

Job Function/Title	Percent
CIO/MIS director	15
IT security manager/staff	28
IT staff	27
Department manager	15
Department staff	5
Other	10

Table 2.20: Industry Sector of Respondents

Sector	Percent
Banking/finance	10
Education	10
Government	17
Healthcare	10
Insurance	3
Manufacturing	15
Military	2
Professional services	10
Retail/wholesale distribution	2
Telecommunications	4
Transportation	2
Utilities	2
Other	13

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