How Digital Assets Strain IT Security Efforts
How Digital Assets Strain IT Security Efforts
An influx of digital assets found within cloud, mobile and big data initiatives is a major catalyst in how companies now approach cyber-security.
Greater Awareness
46% of survey respondents feel that their company’s security is completely satisfactory, and 54% said there is generally a high understanding of the topic.
Top Drivers for Shifting Security Approaches
Change in IT operations: 51%, Reports of security breaches: 46%, Internal security breach/incident: 40%
Formidable Barriers, Part I
47% said a company mindset that current security measures are “good enough” presents a major challenge in pursuing new security initiatives, while 43% cited the prioritization of other tech.
Formidable Barriers, Part II
39% said a lack of security metrics presents a major challenge in pursuing new security initiatives, while 37% cited a lack of security-dedicated budgeting.
Hot Field
There were nearly 110,000 job postings for information security analysts in 2015, up from just under 49,000 in 2013.
Talent Shortage
45% of survey respondents said they deal with security skills gaps at their company, and 7% said these gaps are “major.”
Most Common Approaches in Closing IT Security Skills Gaps
Training for existing employees: 66%, Encouraging more certifications for IT security: 56%, Partnering with outside firms: 41%, Hiring more staff: 31%
Half Full
71% describe the security awareness of their general workforce as “advanced,” while just 29% said it is “basic” or “low.”
Continuous Effort
54% said they provide additional security training for the general workforce during new employee orientation, and 50% said they do so through ongoing training programs. Meanwhile, 48% said they do so by reviewing existing security policies.
