In the face of tightening operational budgets, reducing cybersecurity expenses can be very tempting. This challenge has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, particularly due to the pandemic, compelling many businesses to carefully consider their spending priorities.
Despite their growing importance, cybersecurity budgets remain relatively low, even as cyber threats increase and escalate, and remote work becomes more common. The challenge for leadership teams is clear: how to properly plan ahead and protect their organizations from potential, if inevitable threats? What should they focus on to ensure their cybersecurity system is as hardworking as possible?
While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, certain strategic considerations can help guide prioritization efforts and secure ROI for cybersecurity investments:
Prioritize support personnel
Behind every cybersecurity system lies a team of dedicated, hard working professionals who maintain its effectiveness. Investing in the training and development of these individuals is crucial to maximizing the return on past cybersecurity investments.
Adopt a programmatic approach instead of relying on one-off solutions
Avoid the temptation of quick fixes and instead embrace a programmatic approach to cybersecurity. This involves building upon existing measures to enhance security progressively over time. While one-off solutions may seem attractive in the short term when budgets are tight, their benefits are often short-lived and unsustainable.
Maximize the utility of cybersecurity solutions that offer beyond their initially intended purpose
While cybersecurity is often thought of as a straightforward element in operations, some solutions often offer operational benefits beyond their primary purpose that may offset some costs and improve overall ROI. These solutions can streamline operations, reduce manpower requirements, or enhance productivity in seemingly unrelated areas of an operation. These benefits may not be immediately apparent but can accumulate over time and contribute positively to the business’ bottom line.
These strategies provide a good starting point to optimize your OT cybersecurity operations. For a more comprehensive assessment of your
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