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Rise and Converge - The Strategic Intertwining of Information Technology and Cybersecurity

  • 3 min read
  • Jason Shockey, CISO
Looking forward to speaking at CISOX New York on September 12 among a panel of my peers as I discuss the future of cybersecurity and its importance in the world of enterprise technology. Here’s a sneak peek into what I will be addressing…

In an era where digital transformation is driving business innovation, Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity have risen to become business critical functions. The convergence of these functions has emerged as an important strategy for organizations. This integration not only strengthens the security posture of companies but also enhances operational efficiency, and compliance.

The most compelling benefit of merging IT and cybersecurity is the enhanced security and risk mitigation it provides. Traditionally, IT focused on maintaining system performance and uptime, while cybersecurity was concerned with protecting data and systems from breaches. However, as cyber threats have become more sophisticated, the need to embed security into every layer of IT infrastructure has become paramount.

By converging IT and cybersecurity, organizations can implement security measures during the design and development stages of their systems. This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of vulnerabilities being exploited by malicious actors. With security integrated into the core IT processes, companies can detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents more effectively and minimize potential damage.

Convergence also leads to significantly increased operational efficiency. When IT and cybersecurity teams work in silos, it often results in redundant processes, duplicated efforts and slower response times. Bringing these teams together can streamline workflows, reduce redundancies and optimize resources.

In today’s regulatory landscape, compliance with data protection and privacy laws is essential. Fines for non-compliance can be substantial, and the reputational damage from a data breach can be devastating. The convergence of IT and cybersecurity enhances an organization’s ability to comply with regulations by embedding security and privacy controls into the IT infrastructure. A unified approach ensures that security policies are consistently applied across all systems and processes. This simplifies audits and assessments so the team has a holistic view of the organization’s security posture.

I’m excited to meet the other panelists and share more about this topic next week. 

 

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