Fragmented cybersecurity vendor landscape is exacerbating risks and compounding skills shortages…>
IT Security Guru –
Research from SenseOn finds highly contradictory cybersecurity attitudes amongst large UK organizations that risk exacerbating risks and inefficiency.
Key Findings
93% believe more tools mean better protection, yet new tools take 2\)4 months on average to adopt.
Two-thirds see third party risk as a top challenge, conflicting with belief in more vendor tools.
Adoption burden stretches already overwhelmed and under-resourced teams.
Perspectives
Reliance on tools over strategy is a major concern given integration challenges.
More suppliers increase exposure, not safety, despite significant time and costs.
Stress impacts staff retention with 95% reporting this.
Solutions
83% want AI automation to reduce workload.
81% want more security awareness training.
Consolidating solutions instead of adding tools advised.
In summary, organizations feel compelled to amass cybersecurity tools which paradoxically introduce risks, stretch teams, and fail to integrate, requiring a strategic shift.
Link: https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/02/06/fragmented-cybersecurity-vendor-landscape-is-exacerbating-risks-and-compounding-skills-shortages-senseon-research-reveals/