Business Has Increased Cyber Security But Lacks Cyber Training

No online business, government institution, or industry is safe from the wrath of cyber criminals andthe  sooner a cyber threat is detected, the smaller the attack surface. With quick detection, defenders will be able to protect the computer systems, intellectual property, and the brand reputation in minimum time.

In its 2020 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Survey, the education and training provider received 1006 responses from a wide-ranging group of security professionals from various organisations. A lack of trained staff was cited by 57% of those polled, whilst 52% and 48% respectively said a lack of time to implement new processes and a lack of funding also played a part.

The survey also discovered that, in many cases, CTI has evolved from small, ad hoc tasks performed disparately across businesses to robust programs with dedicated staff, tools and processes. More than 84% of respondents said their organisation has at least some kind of resource focusing on CTI, with 44% reporting a formal process for gathering intelligence requirements, which makes intelligence processes more efficient, effective and measurable.

“In the past three years, we have seen an increase in the percentage of respondents choosing to have a dedicated team over a single individual responsible for the entire CTI program.... Collaboration within organisations is also on the rise,” he added, “with many respondents reporting that their CTI teams are part of a coordinated effort across the organisation.” saidSANS instructor Robert M Lee.

There are, however, issues  that hold some businesses back from implementing effective, the research showed. Far too often security is being overlooked in the rush to embrace digital innovation. As a result, as businesses rapidly adopt new technologies and computing platforms, they are also opening the door for cyber criminals who are looking to gain access to valuable data.

Cybersecurity needs to play a central role in all digital transformation efforts, a strategy known as security-driven networking.

Many of these same businesses are also facing the challenges of the growing cybersecurity skills shortage, which can lead to unfilled roles with traditional areas of responsibility, such as identifying, patching, and updating vulnerable systems.

Conclusion

The cybersecurity skills shortage can have a significant impact on organisations and their employees. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)s are now responsible for bridging the gap between business operations and security, so it is fitting that these individuals should also be the ones to address this challenge.

By establishing a training, mentoring, and education program, CISOs can help their employees expand their knowledge of network security and the threat landscape and build upon existing skills to bridge the skills gap.

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