The Alarming Reality of Network Security: Are We Just Pretending?
A new report, Breaking Down Exposure Management Silos: Confronting the Network-Security Disconnect, reveals a sobering truth: despite perceptions of effective collaboration between network and security teams, there is a staggering gap between actual outcomes and perceived effectiveness.
The Silent Assassins of Silos
The report, published by Skybox Security, finds that the very organizations we rely on to protect our data and assets are vulnerable to cyber attacks due to outdated, siloed organizational structures. Network and security teams, once independent, have become isolated factions, each with their own priorities and agendas. The consequences are devastating: compromised security, delayed incident responses, and catastrophic damage.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
- 81% of decision-makers perceive their collaboration levels as effective, but 55% of respondents are concerned about the risk of a security incident due to a lack of collaboration.
- Despite efforts to improve processes, over half (45%) of organizations have experienced miscommunications that resulted in security incident delays in the past 12 months.
- Human error is the norm, with 76% believing that miscommunication between teams has negatively impacted their organization’s security posture.
The High Stakes of Inaction
Without drastic changes, the very existence of our digital infrastructures is at risk. Cyber attacks are evolving rapidly, and the next one could be the one that cripples our economy or erases our identities.
The Call to Arms
The report’s authors urge organizations to abandon outdated thinking and adopt a unified approach to network and security management. The time has come to recognize that the only way to truly succeed is through collaboration, leveraging technology to bridge the silos and create a stronger, more resilient security framework.
Read the Report, Rethink the Status Quo
In Breaking Down Exposure Management Silos: Confronting the Network-Security Disconnect, Skybox Security exposes the harsh realities of the current state of network security. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in protecting their organization and, ultimately, our very way of life. Read the full report here and join the conversation. The stakes are too high to pretend otherwise.
