What do network security and the Titanic have in common? At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, the sinking of the Titanic is actually a strong cautionary tale for companies looking to better secure their networks, systems and data.

In 2018, not even the stapler stands alone. If companies can connect it, digitize it, mobilize it, or drop it in the cloud, they are taking full advantage. According to a survey conducted by market research firm Vanson Bourne, this hyperconnect and...