Dealing with the Cybersecurity Challenges of Digital Transformation

We’re back after a little hiatus with this week’s blog in the series in which I explore the “Top 10 List of the Challenges Cybersecurity Professionals Face,” as found in our Cybersecurity Insights Report 2022: The State of Cyber Resilience.



Coming in at number two on our list: Dealing with the speed and complexity of digital transformation.



During the COVID-19 crisis, digital transformation became even more critical. To describe digital transformation in economic terms means integrating digital technologies into every aspect of a business, resulting in fundamental changes to how companies operate and provide value to their customers.



Technology has changed from supporting business processes to becoming integral to a company’s customer value proposition. A study by McKinsey found that companies accelerated their digital transformation efforts by three to seven years within just months, fearing that they would lose their competitive advantage and be left behind by competitors already ahead.



Organizations need to rethink what they mean when saying “digital transformation.” It’s not just about making your website responsive, adding digital capabilities, or creating a mobile app for your business. It’s about changing your mindset when thinking about your customers, empowering your staff, and powering business. And ensuring your security program can adapt to that mindset to ensure the security of your enterprise.



Digital Transformation Increases Cyber Risk




 



Security teams continue to face unique challenges daily. Their organization’s digital transformation initiatives continue to increase the complexity, expanding their attack surface with a distributed infrastructure. Because of this, cybersecurity postures should be updated and adjusted to suppo ..

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