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in security?
vulnerabilities and mobile devices ranked as the first and second security threats to the organisation, far outpacing concern over viruses and malware, which topped the list in 2008.
Changing Dynamics
It is clear that the dynamics for security management are changing. End-users are bringing their mobile devices and their expectations of highly flexible, innovative new services to the workplace. Whether private or public, the cloud is redefining IT service delivery. Over 50 percent of respondents reported having private clouds in place, and over 40 percent software as a service. Unfortunately, more than 70 percent also identified the need for new skills, desiring a more detailed and deeper technical knowledge in this area.
Business is also pushing into social media with
recognition of its value as a sophisticated online marketplace. Why push people to your Web offering when you can take it to them where they are gathered? Retailers are experimenting with shop fronts on Facebook, marketeers are tweeting on Twitter, corporate sites pop up on Linkedin, and focused, business-driven or professional social networks are coming online, including (ISC)2
’s own launch of
InterSeC for the security community last year. Given this, Frost & Sullivan expressed disappointment with the fact that about 30 percent of respondents reported having no organisational restrictions, not even polices, governing the use of social media.
Figure 2 - Growing Need for Training Information risk management
Applications and system development security Forensics
End-user security awareness Security architecture and models Access control systems and methodology Security management practices
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
47% 41% 39% 39% 38% 38% 37% 34%
Date: Tuesday 19 April, 16:40-17:05 Location: Business Strategy Theatre Are We Approaching A Skills Gap? If So, What Skills Are We Talking About? John Colley, CISSP, Managing Director EMEA, (ISC)²
Technical controls have little effect here. When asked to identify the important requirements for securing the organisation, six of the top eight concerns related to training and the enforcement of user policies (see figure 1). End-user awareness training also figured high (2nd
in EMEA; 4th globally) in growth areas for
training, while Information Risk Management topped this list (see figure 2).
A Maturing Profile Adding to the pressure is the question over whether there are enough professionals available for the future. Average years of experience climbed to 10 from nine years in 2008, as did education levels, with close to 40 percent having a masters or equivalent degree. This was true for established markets and developing countries, which look ripe to develop sophisticated outsourced services. For me, this strong profile suggests there may not be enough young people or new entrants starting out in our field. Security people have always been very good at picking up new technologies and trends, and I am confident that they will. It might be time, however, for a consistent industry effort at addressing the natural barriers to entry.
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