An organization’s security posture will benefit from increased coordination

NAVEX Global released key findings from its survey of IT security professionals in the U.S. and U.K. on the collaboration between the IT and risk management functions. Respondents state that IT and cybersecurity risks were broadly considered part of th… Continue reading An organization’s security posture will benefit from increased coordination

SMBs willing to spend more money to protect their data

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for SMBs worldwide, as revealed in a survey conducted by Vanson Bourne. The report found that organizations are challenged to find a MSP or a TSP that will help protect them from rising cybersecurity threats, and mo… Continue reading SMBs willing to spend more money to protect their data

Digital identity verification spend to reach $16.7 billion in 2026

Spending on digital identity verification by businesses will reach $16.7 billion in 2026, from $9.4 billion in 2021, Juniper Research finds. Digital identity verification is where identity is checked using digitally verifiable elements, such as selfie … Continue reading Digital identity verification spend to reach $16.7 billion in 2026

How colocation can improve TCO for the enterprise

CoreSite and IDG released a report which examines the latest data center trends, strategies, requirements, and other findings from an annual quantitative survey and in-depth interviews with senior IT decision makers. “As businesses continue to empower … Continue reading How colocation can improve TCO for the enterprise

MFA spending on the rise, but organizations still unclear on best practices

While MFA adoption and spending is on the rise, organizations are still unclear on best practices and methodologies, Yubico and 451 Research reveal. The findings show that MFA adoption and spending has increased within the enterprise due to a confluenc… Continue reading MFA spending on the rise, but organizations still unclear on best practices

IT security teams challenges fueled by record-setting cyberattacks

IT security teams faced unprecedented challenges last year fueled by dramatically expanded work-from-home (WFH) programs, increased bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy adoptions, and rising internal and third-party risks stemming from the COVID-19 pand… Continue reading IT security teams challenges fueled by record-setting cyberattacks

Complexity and budgetary constraints complicate cloud security

While spending on cloud services is high, with more than half of respondents having spent more than $10 million and 11% having spent more than $100 million in the last three years, security preparedness is low, with 32% saying they are doing less than … Continue reading Complexity and budgetary constraints complicate cloud security

48% of IT leaders accelerated automation projects

78% of businesses plan to increase their spending on automation initiatives in the coming 12 months, SnapLogic research reveals. The study also found that this increased spending comes after a year in which 48% of IT decision makers (ITDMs) already acc… Continue reading 48% of IT leaders accelerated automation projects

Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to reach $105.99 billion in 2021

Cybersecurity spending in critical infrastructure has been little impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, save for some reshuffling on where that spend is most needed. The effect has been mostly in increased demand for secure remote connectivity. Most of th… Continue reading Cybersecurity spending for critical infrastructure to reach $105.99 billion in 2021

Kick off the year with a new vendor management spring cleaning strategy

Your company’s vendor management program may not be what you need to get the most out of your cybersecurity vendors, so I’ll focus on a Cyber Vendor Optimization Strategy. The goal is to synchronize your annual cyber strategy / plan with your current v… Continue reading Kick off the year with a new vendor management spring cleaning strategy