Analyst report Gartner: How to Respond to the 2020 Threat Landscape
By Insight UK / 16 Apr 2021
By Insight UK / 16 Apr 2021
When it comes to security, IT decision-makers might think they’re doing everything correctly and yet still find their organisation vulnerable to attack.
Gartner writes that, “In an imperfect world, there are only incomplete solutions.” 1
In fact, the evolving nature of today’s threat landscape means that organisations must constantly assess their strategy. As Gartner explains, “Risks are never static and require a continuous, adaptive approach to be fully prepared.”1
"In 2020, there have been swift changes to threats with increased remote work and targeted malware campaigns that take advantage of worldwide events, such as COVID-19."
"Phishing and other human-facing social engineering tactics remain the primary vectors of successful attacks; however, credential stuffing and scan-and-exploit tactics are also increasing."
"Organisations spend disproportionate amounts of resources and money to block a threat that can’t be blocked."
Confronting new risks requires developing a strategy based on today’s threat landscape. This report is intended for C-Suite, Directors and other tech leaders to gain an overview of three weaknesses in traditional security approaches.
The evolving nature of today’s threat landscape means that organisations must constantly assess their strategy. This report helps you to:
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1 Gartner, How to Respond to the 2020 Threat Landscape, John Watts, 17 June 2020.
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