"Post-COVID-19 Cybersecurity Spending Update"

Earlier reports have suggested that the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted security budgets and spending. Organizations have held back on spending while they gain a more in-depth insight into the economic environment, as indicated by reports from practitioners of pauses in projects and hiring worldwide. However, recent findings show that those initial spending freezes may now be thawing out as organizations realize the importance of spending more to secure a remote workforce in the long run. They also recognize the need to spend more to reduce risks associated with accelerating digital transformation strategies required to support new consumer and business-to-business circumstances. This article continues to discuss findings from recent studies on the continued growth in security spending, the top cybersecurity investments since the beginning of the pandemic, and staffing increases. 

Dark Reading reports "Post-COVID-19 Cybersecurity Spending Update"