Excerpt about Cybersecurity from our e-book Trends Report: technology & outsourcing
The continuous migration of daily activities to the virtual world has created fertile ground for cybercriminals. In 2021, over 415 million adults from 10 countries, including Brazil, fell victim to cybercrime. Resolving the issues resulting from these attacks consumed 4.4 billion hours. No one is immune. Cybersecurity is a problem that affects individuals, governments, and organizations alike. According to Gartner, in 2022, 88% of board members classified cybersecurity as a business risk, while only 12% considered it a technological risk. Although not limited to the technology sphere, the responsibility still primarily falls on IT leaders.
Cybersecurity: Security Comes First
Investments in cybersecurity are a necessity. Incidents of this nature can have operational, financial, reputational, and strategic consequences for a company, all of which come with significant costs. Protecting against cyberattacks requires numerous actions, but it should begin with the implementation of a comprehensive strategy that covers all aspects of the organization, including people, processes, and technology. Some essential procedures include regular risk assessments and frequent updates to all software and systems.
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High Demand
With the urgency to protect systems and data against cyberattacks and security breaches, many organizations are seeking to expand their cybersecurity teams. However, hiring highly skilled professionals can be challenging for smaller companies or those with limited resources. The option that has attracted attention for its cost-effectiveness is outsourcing. With the assistance of outsourcing, more advanced technologies and solutions become accessible to more companies.
The discussion on cybersecurity never goes out of style, but it gains new nuances with the emergence of technological trends. If you are interested in gaining insights into emerging technologies that will impact cybersecurity, read the text by downloading the Trends Report e-book. Click here to access it.
