COMMENTARY: We hear this more and more from clients: “We’re unable to forecast,” or “Our budgets are frozen.”Meanwhile, the need for cybersecurity education hasn’t gone away. If anything, it’s growing. So, how do we protect our people and organizations during a volatile economic climate?This conversation represents a broader trend. As global economic headwinds persist, many organizations have tightened their belts and put plans on hold. Tariffs on imported technology, inflationary pressures and unpredictable market conditions have forced CFOs to freeze or slash budgets and postpone purchases.[SC Media Perspectives columns are written by a trusted community of SC Media cybersecurity subject matter experts. Read more Perspectives here.]Unfortunately, cybersecurity, and particularly workforce training and enablement, often viewed as a cost center rather than a strategic imperative, tends to feel the squeeze first.But here’s the hard truth: cybercriminals don’t wait for the economy to stabilize. While many organizations feel frozen, the criminals are poised to thrive.
The hidden cybersecurity cost of economic barriers
Economic measures influencing technology imports…
