To put their houses in order, businesses must first assess their current state and evaluate how their existing security tools work in that environment. From there, they can identify the skills needed to run those tools.
For about half of companies, it takes at least six months to hire a qualified cybersecurity professional, according to a survey by Kaspersky. One way to mitigate the deficits produced by this challenge is to ensure that everyone has a hand in maintaining corporate security, whether that’s studiously containing phishing attacks or conducting business in compliance with security regulations. It’s a mistake to think of security as strictly the security team’s responsibility; the most secure and resilient companies ensure they have a culture of security that runs throughout the organization.
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Managed service providers can help relieve some of this pressure by handling security operations where skills are lacking, or help companies reduce their skills gaps.
In the past 18 months, skills development offerings have become a top priority for every CISO we meet. And it’s no wonder: Even the best people at the most successful companies require fresh skills to stay on top of emerging threats. It’s a good idea for companies to work with an experienced partner to help their employees continually sharpen their skills and propel their professional growth.
By aligning tools with business priorities and developing the talent to use them effectively, organizations can reduce complexity, improve visibility and respond faster to threats. Although fewer platforms and better compliance are excellent goals, the primary benefit of this approach is the realization of true cyber resilience. Companies that view security as both a technology and an investment in human capital position themselves to thrive, even as regulations tighten and attacks grow more sophisticated.
The future of security isn’t about having fewer or more tools. It’s about empowering smarter people to maximize the tools they already have.
