Historically, cybersecurityrelated functions have been the responsibility of IT departments. In recent years, cyberattacks have been increasing in frequency and severity at remarkable rates, impacting the entire organization. Knowing that, should the IT department in your company have total accountability if a breach occurs?
To play it smart, it should be a team sport consisting of key employees from various departments throughout the organization collaborating closely with IT.
Do you know who is responsible for cybersecurity within your company? Most organizations are aware of the risk but don’t always understand how vulnerable their company may be—regardless of size or industry. In a survey conducted by ThoughtLab, 30% of executives said their budgets aren’t sufficient to ensure proper cybersecurity, while several pointed out that cybercriminals are better funded. 41% think their security initiatives have kept up with digital transformation.1 With the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. up 7.6% in 2022 to $9.44 million2 , companies can’t afford not to step up their cybersecurity efforts across all functions of their business.
So, who are the cybersecurity MVPs in your organization? It is important to look at your organization holistically to define which teams are critical to your success. Let’s look at the key departments of an organization that are part of a broader integrated team for thwarting potential threats.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY MELISSA AARSKAUG IN THE 2023 SPRING EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.