Security News > 2022 > July > What threats and challenges are CISOs and CROs most focused on?

At a time when enterprises are increasingly banking on digital ecosystems for their growth strategies, TCS' survey shows that only 16% of chief risk officers and chief information security officers ranked digital ecosystems as a concern when assessing expected cyber targets, and only 14% listed the risks from such ecosystems as the top priority arising out of board-level discussions.

"Companies across the globe are increasingly turning to digital ecosystems of partners, vendors, and even competitors to reimagine and grow their business. Ignoring the threats originating from these ecosystems represents a blind spot which needs to be addressed urgently," said Santha Subramoni, Global Head, Cybersecurity, TCS. "One way of reducing the probability of an attack within digital supply chains is to implement a 'zero trust' policy-a framework based on the principle of 'never trust, always verify,' applied not only to humans but also machines."

Cloud-positive organizations were found to have a slight advantage in retaining and recruiting talent with the notoriously hard-to-find cyber skills, compared to those companies who think that on-premises or traditional data center security is preferable to what is available via the cloud.

Embracing cloud platforms gives companies a five-point advantage in recruiting and retaining talent with cyber risk and security skills.

Some corporate boards may not be sufficiently focused on cyber risks.

One in six respondents reported that their corporate board of directors considers issues related to cyber risk and security only "Occasionally, as necessary, or never." Companies with higher-than-average revenue and profit growth are more likely to discuss cybersecurity at every board meeting.

News URL

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/07/20/threats-challenges-focus/