The intersection between technology and cybersecurity is a critical juncture for any organization. While the IT department is focused on delivering digital services and enhancing customer satisfaction, the security team is responsible for mitigating cyber risk. Unfortunately, these two departments often find themselves at odds, leading to a “frenemy” relationship that can impede progress.
At the heart of this tension lies a fundamental difference in priorities. CIOs are driven by the need for speed and agility to maintain a competitive advantage in the digital landscape. Meanwhile, CISOs and their security teams are focused on identifying and fixing privacy and security risks that arise from the very same digital services that the IT team is so passionate about.
This disconnect can lead to the IT department being seen as reckless and potentially increasing cyber risk in their pursuit of speedy delivery. Conversely, the security team may be perceived as obstructing progress by finding objections and blocking the road to success.
Conflicting goals of IT and security departments
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