"Integration, Legacy Tech and Lack of Skills Prevent Implementation of Security Solutions"
According to a study for BlackFog, conducted by Sapio Research, 50 percent of over 400 Information Technology (IT) security decision-makers in the US and UK have been prevented from adopting a new cybersecurity solution because of integration issues or challenges posed by legacy infrastructure. The study also reveals that 32 percent say a lack of skills within their team to support a new product would also prevent them from deploying new solutions. The proliferation of tools is an issue, as security teams are now using, on average, 20 tools to combat cybersecurity threats, with 22 percent of those surveyed using more than 31 tools. People are also looking for other jobs due to a lack of resources, as indicated by 22 percent of CISOs and IT security decision-makers polled saying they would consider leaving their current position due to a lack of funds to invest in cutting-edge technology. On the bright side, there is evidence of maturity regarding strategies for sourcing and selecting the right tools, with the overwhelming majority, 89 percent, believing they can clearly determine the right new solutions to solve their organization's cybersecurity needs. This article continues to discuss key findings from the survey of IT security decision-makers in the US and UK regarding the adoption of new cybersecurity solutions.