Introduction
Today, cybersecurity is a major concern for any business. Despite the fact that IT security is now a lucrative and secure field, modern cybersecurity professionals also face growing challenges. You must overcome these obstacles if you want to keep your business safe amid rising threats. Here are seven challenges you will face when it comes to modern cybersecurity and how you can overcome them.
1. Staffing shortages
Businesses have become increasingly aware of the need for cybersecurity, but there aren’t enough workers to meet it. According to a recent survey, 61% of cybersecurity teams are understaffed. You may soon find it difficult to find enough talent to handle your increasing workload.
You might be able to find talent internationally through specialty occupation visa programs. As an alternative, you can increase your workforce artificially through automation. You can accomplish more with fewer workers if you automate some tasks like network monitoring.
2. Cybersecurity skills kills gaps
Almost half of the teams said their applicants were underqualified in the same survey. Cyberattacks have grown more complex as a result of the labor shortage and the skills gap. The problem is that companies may not find suitable workers even when they are able to find potential workers.
Rather than looking for talent, you should cultivate them instead. You can train less experienced employees to become skilled workers using your seasoned employees. A skilled worker pipeline can be created by running internship programs that are then hired from.
3. Rising cybercrime
The increasing severity of cybercrime is one of the most obvious challenges of modern cybersecurity. In 2020, security breaches will cost businesses an average of $3.86 million. Security professionals are facing an increasing number and severity of cyberattacks.
In the face of these rising threats, companies need to prioritize cybersecurity in both budgets and operations. In addition to being more vigilant than ever, cybersecurity professionals should scrutinize activity more thoroughly. Some companies may need zero-trust networks to deal with attack volumes.
4. Remote worker security
Security can be a challenge with today’s increasingly dispersed workforce. There are new vulnerabilities in many tools used by remote workers. There are serious security flaws in Amazon Cloud Drive and Zoom. It can also be difficult to manage people with multiple networks and potentially vulnerable devices.
5. Growing attack surfaces
Network attack surfaces increase as businesses adopt more connected technologies. Increasing IoT adoption has made businesses more agile and transparent, but it has also created cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It can be challenging for IT security professionals to manage more entry points.
Network segmentation is a good way to secure new potential entry points. It should be possible to restrict access to the network to specific parts each device needs in order to function. It may even be necessary to host some devices on their own Wi-Fi network so they are not used as back doors.
The cybersecurity landscape is always shifting. There are many changes occurring in the cybersphere. There will always be challenges rising, falling, and shifting, so professionals must remain adaptable. You can ensure greater security than many companies today if you can overcome these seven challenges.
Disclosures
Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA (www.finra.org)/SIPC/www.sipc.org), a separate entity. Lee Michael Murphy is licensed with the California Department of Insurance, License 0H18660. Lee Michael Murphy is an Investment AdvisorRepresentative with Securities America Advisors, a registered investment advisor The Free Retiree, Securities America Advisors, and Securities America Incorporated are separate entities. Career advisor Sergio Patterson, attorney Matt McElroy are not affiliated with Securities America Advisors or Securities America Incorporated. Securities America Advisors, Securities America Incorporated, and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice; therefore, it is important to coordinate with your tax or legal advisor regarding your specific situation.