CYBERSECURITY
IBM AND MORNING CONSULT :
50 % of employees aren ’ t aware of their organisation ’ s new cybersecurity policies
“ A compliance culture can foster a mindset where security teams only invest time and effort when reviewing their certifications , rather than improving their ability to detect and respond . And , if the focus is just to ensure that the ink is dry on these , employees are less prone to feeling accountable or responsible for upholding security best practice .
“ The consequences of cyber attacks today go far beyond disruption and revenue loss to include reputational damage , falling share prices , and , in the UK , the potential for hefty fines due to regulatory breaches . And , depending on the severity of a breach , security and compliance roles could even become untenable .”
Is continuous compliance the future for organisations ? Given the challenges of ensuring compliance while not taking your finger off the ball , what is the solution ? Some suggest continuous compliance . Continuous compliance is about moving away from ad hoc audits and checks to creating live compliance documents using a combination of people , processes , and technology .
The team at cybersecurity company Secureframe believe continuous compliance is the future for businesses . Continuous compliance has a raft of benefits , from keeping you compliant in real-time , allowing your team to be proactive rather than reactive , minimising your risk of vulnerability and technical shortcomings by notifying you whenever an issue emerges and reducing the drain on staff resources when you are approaching audits . cybermagazine . com 45