"Security Is No Longer an Internal Affair"

Dimensional Research surveyed 1,175 security professionals and executives from five continents to get a global perspective of the capabilities of security solutions, deployment strategies, gaps, and the value of tool consolidation. According to the survey, 67 percent of respondents said their company had lost a business deal due to the customer's lack of trust in their security strategy. Customers and partners demand higher standards, indicating that security has evolved beyond internal consideration. Ninety-one percent of respondents stated that their company's security strategy and practices must now align with the security policies and standards of their customers. Partners are also exercising a new level of due diligence, with 85 percent of respondents stating that their company must provide proof of meeting the security requirements of their partners. A LogRhythm report in 2020 revealed a significant misalignment between executives and their security teams, with 43 percent of respondents saying they received enough executive support. The most recent research found that support nearly doubled over the last two years. Eighty-three percent of respondents said they now have enough budget support, strategic vision, and buy-in, implying a better understanding between executive leadership and their security teams. When asked if employee turnover reduces the effectiveness of their security teams, 77 percent of executives, 70 percent of directors and managers, and 58 percent of security team members agreed. This article continues to discuss key findings from the Dimensional Research survey of security professionals and executives. 

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