Seriousness globally in Cyber security in 2018

Will People Start Taking Cybersecurity Seriously In 2018?

By..Augustine Chelunor

Frankly, I am amazed that some of these following questions are still being asked:
• Does the company have a true cybersecurity strategy?
• Does the company have a realistic understanding of the cyber ecosystem, people, processes and technologies?
• Does the company have a clear understanding of the evolving nature of this market?
• Do the talent acquisitions teams have the skills to recruit, attract, hire and support cybersecurity hires?
• Does the company have a plan in cases where a breach occurs?
There is an upside -- unlike companies that launched into this conversation three or more years ago, a much broader ecosystem of partners exists. From specialty technology groups to strong teams inside of existing information technology service providers to niche cybersecurity services groups to strong executive recruiting groups, the entry points are now much easier and much less expensive.Austin Briggs

Coming back to this evolving conversation, the rising threats are not going away any time soon. As artificial intelligence and automation continue their never-ending push to integrate, drive efficiencies and accelerate the digital transformation journey, there is a need to quickly close these cybersecurity gaps. Most organizations need outside help to move forward. My biggest recommendation for any group is to find a strong outside partner who can speak to the board, the C-suite and the operational staff to build a cohesive strategy, execute it and measure the results.
Cybersecurity needs to move from being a cost of doing business to being a strategic value to the organization. Find the partners that accelerate your change and give you access to the executive resources you need, when you need them -- quickly.