In a scene reminiscent of Shakespeare’s final play, UK organisations are currently navigating a cybersecurity storm. As technology advances, so do the threats, leaving companies struggling to keep up with the ever-changing cyber landscape.
Despite the constant evolution of cyber threats, one thing remains constant – employees are often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. With 67% of employees downloading software without IT’s knowledge, it’s clear that human error plays a significant role in hindering security efforts.
Organisations face five main obstacles in managing their attack surface: scale, lack of visibility, policy enforcement, human error, and complex regulations. With an average of 45,000 assets connected to networks daily, monitoring and mitigating threats becomes a challenging task.
To weather the storm, organisations must prioritize visibility and management. By ensuring comprehensive asset visibility and implementing automation, companies can bridge the cybersecurity skills gap and proactively address threats.
By focusing on strict policy enforcement, employee training, and understanding the attack surface through asset visibility, organisations can create a holistic security approach. This approach will help them navigate the cybersecurity storm and protect against potential threats.