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Ivanti Report Reveals that 72% of Professionals Say IT And Security Data is Siloed in Their OrganizationIvanti, the tech company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, released the results of its 2024 State of Cybersecurity Report. With the increasing complexity of the threat landscape and evolution of threat-actor tactics, cybersecurity professionals are facing a constant battle to keep pace with the ever-changing techniques used by malicious actors. This has led to a greater need for innovative and adaptive security measures. Although the goals and challenges of IT and security professionals intersect, 72% report security data and IT data are siloed in their organization, which contributes to corporate misalignment and elevated security risk. Due to insufficient data, IT and security professionals report the following:
"While data silos can be a technology issue, resolving them and gaining a comprehensive understanding of an organization's risk landscape requires leadership. However, CIOs and CISOs are at odds. They face a tug-of-war challenge between enabling employee productivity while ensuring data security, which can lead to an increase in cyberattacks. To foster a more secure workplace, collaboration is essential," said Jeff Abbott, CEO, Ivanti. "When there is CIO and CISO alignment, it helps both parties build consensus on organizational risk tolerance whilepromoting cross-functional security and IT data collaboration. This eliminates costly ripple effects and increases data accessibility for investments in AI." Data silos are a universal problem for CISOs and CIOs - and a particularly thorny one given the speed of investments in AI, which will require data integration and accessibility. To ultimately strengthen an organization's security posture and drive transformation, there needs to be CIO and CISO alignment and executive buy-in on security. According to Ivanti's research, cybersecurity is widely viewed as a top priority, even at the board level. Fully 80% of those surveyed say their boards include someone with security expertise, and 86% report it's a topic of discussion at the board level. This is promising to hear in light of the various cybersecurity concerns raised by the study. For instance, when it comes to a practice called BYOD (bring your own device), IT and security teams use tools that were designed for just in-office usage and have no effective way to track and manage employees' personal devices at work.
Another cause for concern - 54% of office workers were not aware that advanced AI could impersonate anyone's voice. Ivanti's research finds that 95% of IT and security professionals believe that security threats will be more dangerous due to AI. However, despite the elevated risk posed by AI, nearly one in three security and IT professionals have no documented strategy in place to address generative AI risks. Taking these various concerns into account, the report emphasizes the critical need for alignment between the CIO and CISO in their approach to security mandates. This alignment can help organizations identify areas of friction and make operational improvements, eliminate data silos that hinder response times and conceal crucial insights, and gain a thorough understanding of the software supply chain. Ultimately, this collaborative effort fosters mutual accountability and enhances overall security posture. Ivanti surveyed over 7,300 executive leaders, IT and cybersecurity professionals and office workers in October 2023 to understand today's most pressing cybersecurity threats as well as emerging trends, opportunities and business strategies. To learn more about the results of Ivanti's 2024 State of Cybersecurity Report, please visit here. About Ivanti Ivanti breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive. Ivanti has created the first purpose-built technology platform for CIOs and CISOs - giving IT and security teams comprehensive software solutions that scale with their organizations' needs to enable, secure and elevate employees' experiences. The Ivanti platform is powered by Ivanti Neurons - a cloud-scale, intelligent hyperautomation layer that enables proactive healing, user-friendly security across the organization, and provides an employee experience that delights users. Over 40,000 customers, including 85 of the Fortune 100, have chosen Ivanti to meet challenges head-on with its end-to-end solutions. At Ivanti, we strive to create an environment where all perspectives are heard, respected and valued and are committed to a more sustainable future for our customers, partners, employees and the planet. For more information, visit www.ivanti.com and follow @GoIvanti.
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