What Are the Primary Drivers for Cybersecurity Investments in 2021?

Here's What Our Experts Say

Security teams are up against rapidly changing data privacy requirements and constant challenges from attackers who know what they’re doing. Security investments are being driven by efforts to secure network access and digital identities, boost employee awareness and protect sensitive information in fast-moving hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

David O’Leary | Senior Director, Security | Stratascale, SHI

The wide adoption of the remote workforce and accelerated pace of digital transformation has prioritized the need to implement a more comprehensive security architecture which focuses on a proactive zero trust model, instead of a reactive perimeter-based model.

Michael Wilcox | Chief Information Security Officer – Field | Stratascale, SHI

Organizations are seeking a balance between implementing effective tools, reducing complexity and driving efficiency into security operations on a continuous basis. Those that achieve it will be well-positioned to address the current and future cybersecurity threat landscape, no matter what their industry vertical is.

Will Dehner | Director, Cybersecurity Advisory | Stratascale, SHI

Companies are taking aim at the security skills shortage by revisiting how to optimize the efficiency of their teams. Luckily, security OEMs are making it easier than ever to automate between and within platforms via APIs. They’re providing solutions such as security orchestration and automation (SOAR) and extended detection and response (XDR) to help reduce operational hardship, so security analysts can be more strategic and impactful.

Philip Armbrust | Director, ASG Security | SHI