06/03/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/03/2021 04:05
Report highlights opportunity for security leaders to redefine and transform cybersecurity strategies
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Security Connect 2021 - Today at Security Connect 2021, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) released the findings from the fourth installment of the Global Security Insights Report, based on an online survey of 3,542 CIOs, CTOs and CISOs in December 2020 from across the globe. The report explores the impact of cyberattacks and breaches on organizations and details how security teams are adapting to these challenges.
Accelerated digital transformation has caused security teams to face evolving threats as cybercriminals seize the opportunity to execute targeted attacks exploiting fast-tracked innovation and the anywhere workforce. Close to 80 percent of organizations surveyed experienced cyberattacks due to more employees working from home, highlighting the vulnerabilities in legacy security technology and postures.
'The race to adopt cloud technology since the start of the pandemic has created a once-in-a-generation chance for business leaders to rethink their approach to cybersecurity,' said Rick McElroy, Principal Cybersecurity Strategist, VMware. 'Legacy security systems are no longer sufficient. Organizations need protection that extends beyond endpoints to workloads to better secure data and applications. As attacker sophistication and security threats become more prevalent, we must empower defenders to detect and stop attacks, as well as implement security stacks built for a cloud-first world.'
The Global Security Insights Report provides intelligence on the cybersecurity landscape, attack and defense trends, along with the security priorities for organizations this year to maintain resilience. The key findings include:
The pandemic and shift to anywhere work have undoubtedly changed the threat landscape requiring security teams to transform their cybersecurity strategies and stay one step ahead of attackers. Key focus areas for the coming year must include improving visibility into all endpoints and workloads, responding to the resurgence of ransomware, delivering security as a distributed service, and adopting an intrinsic approach to cloud-first security.
For a clearer picture on the evolving threat landscape as well as actionable guidance and recommendations for this year and beyond, download the full report here.
VMware Global Security Insights Methodology
VMware commissioned a survey, undertaken by an independent research organization, Opinion Matters, in December 2020. 3,542 CIOs, CTOs and CISOs were surveyed from companies in a range of industries including: financial, healthcare, government and local authority, retail, manufacturing and engineering, food and beverage, utilities, professional services and media and entertainment. This is the fourth Global Security Insights from VMware, building on the previous surveys, which were undertaken in February 2019, October 2019 and June 2020. This forms part of a global research project across 14 countries and regions, including: Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Nordics, Italy, Japan, Singapore and the United States.
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