Security News > 2022 > March > The importance of ramping up digital forensics and incident response tech investments

Magnet Forensics announced the release of an IDC survey which revealed that more than half of the respondents are expecting to make major investments in digital forensics and incident response technology over the next two years to address growing cybersecurity threats.

"The results of the survey are clear: Digital forensics is going to play a central role in helping enterprises protect their most valuable digital assets over the next several years," said Adam Belsher, CEO at Magnet Forensics.

Nearly half the respondents ranked cloud forensics as the area that requires the most significant additional resources in their organizations.

"The sophistication and persistence of threat actors are increasing every day and it's leading enterprises to realize they'll need to make a strong investment in digital forensics and incident response technology and talent to safeguard their assets," said Ryan O'Leary, research manager, privacy and legal technology at IDC. "The survey shows digital forensics and incident response professionals are worried about the dangers posed by ransomware and malware over the next two years and that major investments will be needed to address their concerns."

The additional investments would come at a time when the volumes of data and cybersecurity threats are overwhelming organizations' existing digital forensics personnel.

The survey found that organizations with 500 to 999 employees are operating with an average of just two digital forensics professionals, while those with more than 10,000 have an average of under 15.

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