Skybox Security Report Reveals Over Half of Organizations Fear Security Incidents Due to Siloed Network and Security Teams
17 Septiembre 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Miscommunication and human error persist among
network and security teams, even with established processes in
place
Skybox Security today announced the release of the report,
Breaking Down Exposure Management Silos: Confronting the
Network-Security Disconnect. The survey results show organizations
actively strive for better collaboration between their network and
security teams to bolster their defenses against cyber threats.
However, a deeper look into the confidence of these processes
reveals a wide gap between perceived effectiveness and actual
outcomes.
Over many years, the growing complexity of technology and
subsequent expansion of the IT function within organizations has
led to the creation of more specific groups. Network teams managed
the infrastructure, while security focused on protecting their
critical data and assets from outside cyber threats. Unfortunately,
these silos have created gaps that provide opportunities for
cybercriminals to enter networks and cause significant damage.
Key findings of the report include:
Collaboration gains momentum
- 90% of organizations stated they have formal processes in place
for network and security teams to collaborate on vulnerability and
exposure management.
- With 81% of decision-makers perceiving their current
collaboration levels as effective and a similar percentage (82%)
reporting successful information-sharing practices, on the surface,
organizations seem to be confident in managing exposures across
network and security teams.
Confidence in the effectiveness of communication remains
low
- Despite improvements in implementing processes, more than half
(55%) of respondents are moderately or very concerned about the
risk of a security incident due to a lack of collaboration between
network and security teams. This apprehension is significantly
heightened among C-level executives (67%).
- Given that almost half (45%) of organizations have experienced
miscommunications that resulted in delays in reporting or
addressing security incidents in the last 12 months, this concern
seems well-placed.
The high stakes of human error
- These organizations' concerns are not unfounded. Over
three-quarters (76%) believe that miscommunication between network
and security teams has negatively impacted their organization's
security posture to some extent.
- 50% of respondents cited incompatible systems and siloed
organizational structures as the most significant obstacles to
effective collaboration between network and security teams. This
lack of a unified source of truth can lead to critical oversights,
leaving gaping holes in the security fabric.
Embracing a new era of integration
- The survey results reveal a strong desire for change. A
significant majority, 3 in 5 respondents (61%), said they would be
somewhat or very likely to implement an integrated solution for
vulnerability and network security management to improve
collaboration between the two teams.
- This intent is particularly pronounced among those who harbor
deep concerns about security incidents stemming from collaboration
breakdowns, with a staggering 92% expressing a likelihood of
implementing such solutions.
“Within the next 12 months, even the most sophisticated security
measures could be overwhelmed by AI-powered attacks,” said Mordecai
Rosen, Skybox Security CEO. “That is why the convergence of
security and network operations is no longer a strategic advantage;
it's an existential imperative. Organizations must recognize that
true collaboration requires more than conversation – it demands a
unified approach to network and security management.”
Read the full report: Breaking Down Exposure Management Silos:
Confronting the Network-Security Disconnect
About Skybox
Over 500 of the largest and most security-conscious enterprises
in the world rely on Skybox for the insights and assurance required
to stay ahead of dynamically changing attack surfaces. Our Exposure
Management Platform delivers complete visibility, analytics, and
automation to quickly map, prioritize, and remediate
vulnerabilities across your organization. The vendor-agnostic
solution intelligently optimizes security policies, actions, and
change processes across all corporate networks and cloud
environments. With Skybox, security teams can now focus on the most
strategic business initiatives while ensuring enterprises remain
protected. Learn more at skyboxsecurity.com.
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