This peer-authored research takes a look at the human element behind security debt and how CISOs can reverse the trends and stop it from accumulating.
The 4 Common Causes, According to CISOs
- The Need for Speed: When things are rushed, security measures often get skipped or poorly implemented. Speed is essential in many situations, but cutting corners on security can lead to massive debt later on.
- Deferred Work: Tasks are often put off because security teams are overwhelmed, stretched thin, or simply lack the resources to tackle everything. Unfortunately, that backlog builds up quickly.
- Poor Communication and Responsibility-Shifting: Too often, security responsibilities are spread too thin across the organization. When something goes wrong, the blame game starts, and the necessary actions never get completed.
- Lack of Visibility: Many CISOs simply don’t have enough visibility into every part of their network or systems. This leads to an incomplete picture of what needs to be fixed and, ultimately, more debt.
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