Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 03/21/25

Insight No. 1 — Cheaping out on cybersecurity & dental hygiene both lead to pain & cost

When it comes to security budget cuts, not all choices are equal: Some can leave your organization wide open to attacks. Skimping on staff training and technology upgrades might seem like an easy way to save a few bucks, but it’s like skipping the dentist to avoid a cleaning bill. Sure, you won’t notice the cavity today, but when it turns into a root canal, you’ll be wishing you’d invested in that toothbrush. CISOs need to zero in on these high-impact areas and make a bold, risk-based case to the board that cutting here isn’t just penny-wise, it’s pound-foolish. Controversial? Maybe. But the truth is, the cost of a breach will always dwarf those short-term savings.

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from AppSec Observer authored by David Lindner, Director, Application Security. Read the original post at: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/security-influencers/cybersecurity-insights-with-contrast-ciso-david-lindner-03/21/25