Security News > 2022 > February > How Log4Shell remediation interfered with organizations’ cybersecurity readiness

Cybersecurity professionals from around the globe shared their experiences and opinions, revealing the severity and long-term consequences of the Log4j attack for both security teams and the organizations they protect.

Log4j vulnerability: The human impact Industry professionals across the globe responded swiftly following the December 2021 disclosure of Log4j; 48% of cybersecurity teams gave up holiday time and weekends to assist with remediation.

"Log4j is one critical vulnerability of many and it's only a matter of time before the next novel attack occurs. To avoid burnout-the consequences of which can lead to catastrophic breaches-organizations must support their cybersecurity teams by expanding their recruiting efforts, providing more resources and investing in the development and retention of their existing staff."

Cybersecurity professionals defending multiple fronts at once.

There haven't been any major breaches attributed to Log4j to date, in large part due to the hard work and dedication of the cybersecurity community.

Retaining staff means the organization spends less time and resources on continuously hiring and training new staff members, which, in cybersecurity, has a positive impact on the overall cybersecurity posture.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/02/24/log4j-vulnerability-human-impact/