A Smart Approach to Cybersecurity Investment

Cybersecurity is a threat to businesses across industries. Sometimes, organizations invest in security software without realizing the risks that come with it. Here are compelling reasons why identifying threats before buying cybersecurity products is paramount.

Regularly evaluate your cybersecurity

Experts estimate that the global market for cybersecurity products this year will exceed that of last year. At first glance, an increase in spending seems necessary and shows that businesses are becoming more aware of cybersecurity issues. But a closer look may prove otherwise.

Cybersecurity Fatigue

"Cybersecurity Fatigue" is emerging as a dangerous threat to effective cybersecurity programs. A new study by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (www.nist.gov) found that the well-intended drumbeat of cyber security alerts and warnings has led to burnout and a sense of fatalism among ordinary people, including the employees that firms look to as their first line of cyber defense.