Data is only as good as what you are able to do with it.  Not only does the cybersecurity universe collect data, but individual enterprises also collect cybersecurity data from within their organization as well as from external sources in order to add to more context and relevance. All data needs to be analyzed in order to create actionable insights. The insights offered allow you to prevent incidents, and if you are able to detect patterns and anomalies in your data, it can help with predicting cybersecurity events. All of these are directed at improving the cybersecurity posture of your organization.

Once analyzed, the most common current practice of sharing this data is by generating reports. These reports can be used to understand the state of cybersecurity, address vulnerabilities, assess risk, identify where threats exist and even prioritize what vulnerabilities to address first. Ultimately, they are used to guide any mitigation strategies designed to improve the cybersecurity posture of your organization.

There are few trends/shifts in the cybersecurity industry that are having an impacting on how we address cybersecurity challenges:

  • Digital transformation has become a major initiative and shift in the cybersecurity industry. A lot of organizations are undergoing this transformation, and this shift is driving increased global cybersecurity focus due to the sheer amount of data. The collected data starts to mount up and get cluttered, and unless you are a security analyst it will not make much sense to you.
  • IT-OT Convergence: The need for modernization and driving more efficiencies there is a growing convergence between the IT and OT networks. This shift means additional assets that transcend both IT and OT networks which necessitates a more holistic approach to cybersecurity that covers both.
  • Changing cybersecurity stakeholders: It is no longer just the CISO, security analyst or (Read more...)