Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), a leading IT analyst, research, and strategy firm, and a division of TechTarget, Inc., today announced new research into security hygiene and posture management – a foundational part of a strong security program. The study reveals that many aspects of cybersecurity are managed independently and with antiquated tools, leaving organizations with limited visibility and weak defenses against an ever-evolving threat landscape. Since strong cybersecurity starts with the basics, like knowing about all IT assets deployed, this situation makes organizations vulnerable to advanced threats among strategic, yet often hurried, cloud and digital transformation initiatives.
The new report, Security Hygiene and Posture Management, summarizes a survey of 398 IT and cybersecurity professionals responsible for evaluating, purchasing, and utilizing products and services for security hygiene and posture management, including vulnerability management, asset management, attack surface management, and security testing tools. The data reveals that organizations must aim to further assess security posture management processes, examine vendor risk management…
