So I wasn't too surprised when I read a survey of 853 IT professionals from the Ponemon Institute where more than 60 percent of respondents said they don't believe they can prevent breaches. More than 40 percent said they don't have the resources to fight the problem.

Institute chairman Larry Ponemon said the results reflect a growing frustration among IT managers.

"A general frustration came out that they don't have the tools or the resources to do the job, but these responsibilities have been pushed into their laps. They haven't been given extra help, equipment, software or tools; but somehow they're being held responsible."

We don't blame firemen for fires. But we certainly give them the equipment they need to at least contain these disasters.

Are you skirting on the edge of a disaster? E-mails to sandra_rossi@idg.com.au