The Skills Gap Leaves Organizations Open To New Threats And Vulnerabilities
Fortinet News, Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
With nearly 4 million professionals needed to fill critical cybersecurity roles, organizations around the globe are feeling the impact of the ongoing skills gap. Breaches can rarely be attributed to a single cause, yet 58% of leaders indicate that a lack of IT and cybersecurity skills and training within their organization contributes to security incidents.
All it takes is a single cyber incident to open any organization to new threats and vulnerabilities. For example, following a breach, threat actors now have valuable insights about an enterprise's environment that they can use to craft a new attack. Others may attempt to capitalize off a previous breach, viewing a recently compromised organization as low-hanging fruit. While understanding and taking steps to mitigate these risks is crucial, what is often even more concerning, especially to those in C-level positions and on the board of directors, is the potential impact these incidents can have on business operations.
That's why closing risk management strategy gaps, including addressing critical resources like staffing, is vital to protect any organization effectively.