Cybersecurity talent shortage, the rise of AI-driven threats, the integration of security risks with business risks, the adoption of zero-trust frameworks, and the increasing significance of automating security operations are among the top issues APAC IT and security leaders must prioritise over the coming year according to Info-Tech‘s Security Priorities 2024 report.
High-priority initiatives
The report also outlines five high-priority initiatives organisations should implement to address security risks for 2024 and beyond.
The initiatives include developing and optimising the cybersecurity workforce by identifying skills gaps and organisational needs, defining the security resourcing plan, and determining an approach to acquiring the necessary expertise.
Info-Tech also recommends operationalising zero-trust strategies and embedding security risk management by evaluating existing third-party risk management practices, establishing comprehensive policies, and communicating third-party risk management to executive leadership.
Finally, automating and autonomising security processes are prescribed to mitigate automated and AI-driven attacks.
