| | December - 2019ENTERPRISE SECURITY6While it has always been an important field, IT security is growing even more critical as businesses place more reliance on digital processes. The level of concern shown over various threats reflects both the historical mindset and the need for new action in the future. Malware and hacking are still the top threats causing concern, with nearly half of all companies citing these as serious concerns. Other areas such as social engineering or human error are growing as concerns but may still require education to understand the true impact and mitigation strategies.Due to the severe shortage of InfoSec skills and employees, organizations have continued looking for ways to automate IT security processes. Therefore, there has been an increased demand for solutions that incorporate advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. While vendors have provided more and more comprehensive ways to automate security processes so within the next few years we should expect AI, analytics and ML to become an integral part of the security industry.Moreover, traditionally complex and expensive solutions will have to adapt to increasing market demand for more lightweight alternatives. We can expect solutions that are easier to deploy, cheaper and possibly less sophisticated -- but still based on ML. Before getting into AI, organizations are advised to ensure they have essential security controls and processes in place, such as regular risk analysis, IT environment monitoring, configuration management and so on. Only once their security posture is mature enough should organizations adopt more complex technologies like machine learning or UEBA.Many channel firms see new inquires as a result of these incidents, whether those inquiries are coming from existing customers or new customers. Some firms reach out proactively and may find broader interest for security discussions among business executives. Many firms, however, are not seeing new activity and are also not taking any type of action. Building a comprehensive practice around security can start by being more aware of the landscape and bringing attention to common mistakes, then presenting a plan to mitigate those mistakes and help customers truly be confident in their security.Shifting the Information Security MentalityEditorialRussell Thomas Managing Editor editor@enterprisesecuritymag.comDECEMBER - 19 - 2019, Volume 05 - 33 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to ENTERPRISE SECURITYVisit www.enterprisesecuritymag.com Managing EditorRussell ThomasEditorial StaffAaron PierceAlex D'SouzaAva GarciaJustin S GonsalvesJoshua ParkerSri KrishnaVisualizersAsher BlakeSalesAlena D'Souzaalena@enterprisesecuritymag.comContact Us:Phone:510.757.1040Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@enterprisesecuritymag.comeditor@enterprisesecuritymag.commarketing@enterprisesecuritymag.comCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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