The digital footprint of businesses is expanding, leading to an increase in cybersecurity risks. Despite this, many CISOs are facing challenges in convincing others that the existing security measures are not “good enough.”
A survey by CompTIA revealed that almost 2 in 5 respondents identified the perception of security as “good enough” as a major obstacle to their cybersecurity initiatives, alongside the cybersecurity skills gap among internal employees.
“Most companies now recognize this notion of ‘good enough’ is oversimplified, but they don’t have a lot of practice figuring out what should replace it,” said Seth Robinson, VP for industry research at CompTIA.
Historically, cybersecurity was often considered part of the general IT team’s responsibilities. However, with the evolving threat landscape and increased value of digital assets, dedicated security teams have become a necessity for businesses.
CompTIA found that organizations struggle with improving their security due to technology priorities, lack of metrics to measure security effectiveness, and a limited understanding of cyber technology and threat trends.
The Cloud Security Revolution
The rise of cloud computing has further emphasized the need for businesses to rethink their approach to cybersecurity. Understanding the potential business impacts of cybersecurity threats is crucial for CISOs to effectively communicate the risks to the C-suite.
In many cases, CISOs are challenged by a C-suite more focused on innovation and speed to market than cybersecurity. To overcome this, CISOs need to shift the perception of cybersecurity from a cost center to a strategic part of the business.
Presenting a risk analysis and utilizing metrics to demonstrate the potential impact of cybersecurity threats can help businesses understand the importance of investing in robust security measures.
