By default, most security teams are risk averse  – adopting the mentality that things simply can’t be allowed to go wrong.

Yet, too often, this desire for complete control exposes the business to other significant risks, as they neglect new solutions and face overwhelming workloads as a result. The pace at which today’s cyber criminals work means Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) need to change this old-fashioned approach – it’s time for a new mindset.

Despite the increasing number of daily alerts and threats, too many organisations are still relying on manual processes and controls to manage their security measures and are ignoring the fact automation is now a vital part of modern cybersecurity. They’re failing to recognise just how much machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) can transform threat monitoring through real-time issue detection and intelligently automated responses.

Offloading a degree of responsibility to machines may seem daunting, but it’s no longer something CISOs can ignore. The sheer number of cybercriminals now making the leap to automation means a shift in mindset is essential to keep up and stay protected. 

The sheer scale and pace of today’s cyber threats mean security teams are already pushed to their limits. So, it’s critical CISOs recognise that there are new ways to use automation to gain complete control over their organisation’s security, and that the risk of falling behind in the struggle against cyber attacks must outweigh any fear of change.

Bringing in a like-minded partner to manage your day-to-day security can unlock your CISO’s time and energy to look again at your cyber security strategy and to focus on giving your company an edge. Then, as their use of automation increases, organisations won’t have the burden of managing time-consuming, repetitive tasks, so they can take a more proactive stance toward tackling unpredictable threats.