The independence of cybersecurity assessments is increasingly threatened by the merger of advisory firms with companies providing security services. Organizations face pressures to defend against digital threats and comply with regulations, often engaging outside firms for evaluations. However, the trend toward consolidation risks undermining the integrity of these assessments. This convergence, while marketed as efficient, may compromise the credibility of findings and hinder transparency. To maintain trust, organizations must prioritize independent risk assessments free from potential conflicts of interest, likening it to the necessary separation of powers recognized by the Founding Fathers.
In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations are under constant pressure to defend digital borders, monitor operations, and comply with complex regulatory requirements.
The merging of advisory firms that provide independent assessments with companies offering security monitoring risks eroding one of the most important values in cybersecurity governance - independence.
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