Guide to Proving the ROI of Operational Security

This is in an era of elevated security risk. Catalyzed by the pandemic, the cyber threat, in particular, is at an all-time high so proving the ROI of software for security management is paramount.

Remote workers are using less secure networks. Organizations don’t always have the resources to monitor the activities of employees and contractors who have access to sensitive data. Oftentimes, the family members of employees even using work devices.

Add to the mix: security leaders, tasked with running security operations, are facing unique challenges of their own – challenges that are seriously compromising their ability to function effectively.

What’s going on?

According to survey data from the Ponemon Institute, only seven per cent of security leaders report directly to the CEO. That’s even with three in five respondents saying that they should report directly to the top to increase awareness of security issues throughout the organization.

As a result, nearly two in three security leaders cite insufficient budget to invest in the right technologies. More than half of polled security leaders believe they lack executive support.