Analyst report Gartner: Top Security and Risk Management Trends 2021
By Insight Editor / 5 Aug 2021 / Topics: Cybersecurity
Information technology has rapidly accelerated over the past year, increasing the risk of cyberthreats. Remote workforces, security consolidation and evolving technology have the potential to transform an enterprise, and leaders must leverage these top trends to compete in our new digital reality.
In this report, you’ll learn eight emerging cybersecurity trends, the implications of accelerated digital transformation and actionable steps to ensure resilience.
Topics include:
- Location-independent security and the new “cybersecurity mesh”
- The evolution of security organisation
- New tools and technologies to protect your IT systems
"As the new normal takes shape, all organisations will need constant assurance, a forever-on defensive posture, and clarity in what they have and what they need to remain secure.”
“80% of organisations expect to be using security as a service by 2023.”
“According to the 2021 Gartner CIO Survey, on average, 64% of employees are able to work from home, and two-fifths actually are working from home."
“83% of organisations pursuing a vendor consolidation strategy have been doing so for at least one year.”
Who is this report for?
Security and Risk Management (SRM) leaders will gain critical insights into the top trends in cybersecurity.
The current accelerated speed of digital transformation requires SRM leaders to identify top trends and take the necessary steps
to safeguard their organisation’s security.
What will I learn?
You’ll discover eight emerging cybersecurity trends, the implications of accelerated digital transformation, and actionable steps for SRM leaders to adapt to change and ensure resilience.
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