Open Source Software - Do enterprises need them?

The author addresses a few myths that surround why Open Source software is not being embraced by IT (fully).

According to the article:- 

The first myth is that open source software is vulnerable to security threats due to access to code, which is not evaluated thoroughly. 

The next challenge that needs to be addressed is the perception that open source is not "enterprise-ready." 

Some companies believe that open source code is great for cutting-edge developers, but not IT operations

Finally, enterprises hesitate to adopt open source software as they believe that there is no responsibility for failures and it is hard to maintain open source code.

The links below has more information:

http://www.scmagazine.com/open-source-software-is-more-secure-than-you-think/article/315374

Useful Add-On - For Symantec DLP - for better dashboard with Real-time Data. (if you have extra money to spend)

This might help those who need real-time data

According to the article:- 

MetriX provides those within security with an unprecedented view into the organization’s security posture, while providing you with real-time notifications when thresholds or service levels are not being met. This ensures that IT can respond quickly to threats, thereby reducing risk associated with lack of timely visibility.


The links below has more information:
http://www.symantec.com/connect/forums/dlp-real-time-dashboard-security-visability