For the past 20 years, cyber security – information security in its early days – has been seen primarily as a technical matter, to be solved by technologists using technology means.
Probably when transferring valuable data to the online environment, people are more concerned about their safety. According to IT Governance, in January 2020, the total number of leaked records reached 1.5 billion.
It is not rare for OT Security to end up in some form of organisational no-man’s-land
This interesting interview with Andy Norton puts things in perspective around IT and OT Security (“The top 5 cybersecurity threats to OT security” – IT Security Guru – 11 November 2021).
Within a digitally competitive environment, IT systems and applications need to be as advanced, updated, and secure as possible. There is little room available for any delays. The main topic of discussion within the industry is the concern for organisations to balance quality and speed.
I recently read this statement as a headline for a report published by the CIPD.