Cybersecurity can cause organizational migraines. In 2016, breaches cost businesses nearly $4 billion and exposed an average of 24,000 records per incident. In 2017, the number of breaches is anticipated to rise by 36%. The constant drumbeat of threats and attacks is becoming so mainstream that businesses are expected to invest more than $93 billion in cyber defenses by 2018. Even Congress is acting more quickly to pass laws that will — hopefully — improve the situation.
The Internet of Things Is Going to Change Everything About Cybersecurity
The highly connected nature of IoT devices means that they’re constantly in communication, capable of spreading malware, and capable of leaping from system to system with no human interaction — all beyond the reach of current security solutions. To manage security today, your systems must be intelligent and able to work without human supervision, knowing when and how to take proactive or defensive action. The stakes are higher than ever to secure your systems and networks — and the new IoT reality complicates matters further. Solutions we’ve relied upon in the past, such as training employees, will not mitigate the massive security challenge companies are facing. The scope of IoT is far too complex for a traditional security teams to manage with legacy solutions. It’s time to remove people from the discussion and move towards a more intelligent, secure future.