Security News > 2023 > July > Enterprises should layer-up security to avoid legal repercussions

Do we admit that a data breach has occurred or just call it a system glitch that caused some minor accidental data visibility? CISOs are tasked with crucial, timely decisions to avoid legal repercussions.

Often the most underrated component of a security program, skilled people can be the most valuable security layer by far.

"Many security teams spend the lion's share of their budgets trying to reduce the likelihood of an adverse event, but only a fraction of their budget trying to reduce its impact. But real world evidence shows we must"assume breach.

If you fail to report something that is an actual data breach in a timely manner, that's when legal repercussions are going to hit.

An overly optimistic reliance on vendor tools and promises can fail to identify security issues if the tools are not properly implemented and operationalized in your environment.

Layering up security can reduce the risk of your company becoming the target of a court case.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/07/26/cisos-legal-repercussions/