Companies are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, partly due to outdated systems and the increasing complexity of their IT structures. Matthijs van der Wel-ter Weel, strategic advisor at Orange Cyberdefense, warns that companies risk their continuity if they do not invest in more efficient cybersecurity and attract and retain well-trained experts. The shortage of cybersecurity specialists is acute worldwide, with an estimated shortage of 3.4 million experts. This shortage makes companies vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.
Automation is part of the solution, partly in response to complex attacks that are also increasingly automated. However, every organization remains vulnerable without highly trained experts to tackle truly complex attacks. Van der Wel-ter Weel emphasizes, Automation can solve a lot, but without the right people who know how to best utilize and integrate this technology, it will continue to be a mop-up operation.
An important step in sustainably bringing cybersecurity to a higher level, according to the Orange Cyberdefense consultant, is breaking the silos between IT and security. Often these teams work separately from each other, leading to inefficiencies and security breaches. Companies need to improve collaboration between the two teams to take joint responsibility for security.
It is also important to establish multidisciplinary teams. Instead of relying on specialized security teams, IT professionals, developers, legal experts and compliance specialists should work together. By training all these employees in basic cybersecurity skills, companies can respond more quickly to threats and reduce the pressure on specialized professionals.
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