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Skybox Security Report Reveals Over Half of Organizations Fear Security Incidents Due to Siloed Network and Security Teams

Skybox Security today announced the release of the report, Breaking Down Exposure Management Silos: Confronting the Network-Security Disconnect. The survey results show organizations actively strive f...

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Miscommunication and human error persist among network and security teams, even with established processes in place

SAN FRANCISCO: Skybox Security today announced the release of the report, Breaking Down Exposure Management Silos: Confronting the Network-Security Disconnect. The survey results show organizations actively strive for better collaboration between their network and security teams to bolster their defenses against cyber threats. However, a deeper look into the confidence of these processes reveals a wide gap between perceived effectiveness and actual outcomes.

Over many years, the growing complexity of technology and subsequent expansion of the IT function within organizations has led to the creation of more specific groups. Network teams managed the infrastructure, while security focused on protecting their critical data and assets from outside cyber threats. Unfortunately, these silos have created gaps that provide opportunities for cybercriminals to enter networks and cause significant damage.

Key findings of the report include:

Collaboration gains momentum

  • 90% of organizations stated they have formal processes in place for network and security teams to collaborate on vulnerability and exposure management.
  • With 81% of decision-makers perceiving their current collaboration levels as effective and a similar percentage (82%) reporting successful information-sharing practices, on the surface, organizations seem to be confident in managing exposures across network and security teams.

Confidence in the effectiveness of communication remains low

  • Despite improvements in implementing processes, more than half (55%) of respondents are moderately or very concerned about the risk of a security incident due to a lack of collaboration between network and security teams. This apprehension is significantly heightened among C-level executives (67%).
  • Given that almost half (45%) of organizations have experienced miscommunications that resulted in delays in reporting or addressing security incidents in the last 12 months, this concern seems well-placed.

The high stakes of human error

  • These organizations' concerns are not unfounded. Over three-quarters (76%) believe that miscommunication between network and security teams has negatively impacted their organization's security posture to some extent.
  • 50% of respondents cited incompatible systems and siloed organizational structures as the most significant obstacles to effective collaboration between network and security teams. This lack of a unified source of truth can lead to critical oversights, leaving gaping holes in the security fabric.

Embracing a new era of integration

  • The survey results reveal a strong desire for change. A significant majority, 3 in 5 respondents (61%), said they would be somewhat or very likely to implement an integrated solution for vulnerability and network security management to improve collaboration between the two teams.
  • This intent is particularly pronounced among those who harbor deep concerns about security incidents stemming from collaboration breakdowns, with a staggering 92% expressing a likelihood of implementing such solutions.

“Within the next 12 months, even the most sophisticated security measures could be overwhelmed by AI-powered attacks,” said Mordecai Rosen, Skybox Security CEO. “That is why the convergence of security and network operations is no longer a strategic advantage; it's an existential imperative. Organizations must recognize that true collaboration requires more than conversation – it demands a unified approach to network and security management.”

Read the full report: Breaking Down Exposure Management Silos: Confronting the Network-Security Disconnect

About Skybox

Over 500 of the largest and most security-conscious enterprises in the world rely on Skybox for the insights and assurance required to stay ahead of dynamically changing attack surfaces. Our Exposure Management Platform delivers complete visibility, analytics, and automation to quickly map, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across your organization. The vendor-agnostic solution intelligently optimizes security policies, actions, and change processes across all corporate networks and cloud environments. With Skybox, security teams can now focus on the most strategic business initiatives while ensuring enterprises remain protected. Learn more at skyboxsecurity.com.

Fonte: Business Wire

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