My LinkedIn feed has been filled with connections announcing they have been laid off and are looking for work. While it seems that no industry has been spared from uncertainty, my feed suggests tech has been hit the hardest. Headlines confirm my anecdotal experience.
Many companies must now protect their systems from more sophisticated threats with fewer resources — both human and technical. Cobalt’s 2022 The State of Pentesting Report found that 90% of short-staffed teams are struggling to monitor for both vulnerabilities and security incidents. Respondents said that when a cybersecurity event did happen, the staff shortage made it challenging to respond appropriately.
Teams facing shortages should regroup and focus on priorities that can make a big difference. Surprisingly, many of the most effective ways to keep your organization secure are low-cost.
Here are six ways to stretch your cybersecurity budget.
1. Create a Culture of Cybersecurity
Traditionally, organizations scheduled mandatory cybersecurity training for employees once or twice a year. By shifting that focus to creating a culture of cybersecurity, security becomes everyone’s responsibility rather than just the IT department’s. When each employee follows best practices and regularly looks for suspicious activity, then you gain even more feet on the ground.
Leaders often think that creating a culture of cybersecurity means simply increasing education. But it’s more than just attending a class. Infosec detailed five components of creating a cybersecurity culture: trust, responsibility, confidence, engagement and outcome. By educating your employees and then empowering them to protect ..
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