Cybersecurity - Change Is Coming And That's A Good Thing
Fortra, Thursday, May 4,2023
Those words were spoken by the US National Security Advisor way back in 2005, and it is remarkable to see how prescient they were. The economy is not only supported by the cyber world, but that world is entirely data driven. Data has become a primary focus, not just for regulatory fodder, but for business survival.
Organisations that recognize the value of data also recognize the need to protect it. This is something which is highlighted in the latest IBM research paper, 'Prosper in the cyber economy - Rethinking cyber risk for business transformation'.
Typically, IBM has highlighted an issue which we have known for a very long time, namely; We need to think differently about cyber security if we are to change the current risks we face.
Before I explore some of the highlights and insights, I think it's worth saying that the report shouldn't be read by Information Security, Cyber security or Data Protection practitioners. It should be mandatory reading for every member of the C-Suite. Remembering that every function within a business creates, uses, shares, and depends on data, the issues this report raises should give everyone in the C-suite cause to pause for thought.