70 % OF TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN THE REGION BELIEVE THAT THEIR ORGANIZATION IS NOW MORE VULNERABLE TO CYBERSECURITY ATTACKS .
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Prevention : The key for companies to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies
Cloud computing has drastically changed how we store , share and manage information . This technological milestone has allowed users and businesses worldwide to access millions of data with only an Internet connection . Its impact has been so significant that , according to Gartner , by 2030 , cloud-native platforms will form the foundation of more than 95 % of digital initiatives .
It has led to a constant drive for innovation , which has prompted companies worldwide to incorporate cloud-native applications into their digitization strategies . However , in this process , many organizations have overlooked an essential factor : Security .
According to a recent study by Cisco AppDynamics , a leading company in application performance monitoring , 70 % of technology professionals in the region believe that their organization is now more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks .
AppDynamics attributes this vulnerability , in large part , to the fact that development , operations and security teams typically operate independently . It undoubtedly damages the performance and the digital services operation , as there is no visibility into the issues affecting each area , and the solutions generated often fail to have the expected impact . vast amount of information they receive daily , means that a significant portion of valuable data goes unnoticed – and it delays IT teams from having the data for proper cybersecurity planning .
To counteract this , AppDynamics experts agree that the best strategy is to implement a culture of prevention within organizations . This culture allows them to anticipate and respond efficiently and quickly to any possible threat .
In this regard , the DevSecOps approach is an ideal alternative . This methodology integrates security and operations teams at all application phases and digital service development , ensuring greater efficiency and performance in the final product .
Joao Fabio de Valentín , Director , AppDynamics Latin America , said : “ Digital Transformation has forced companies to act quickly . They want to be at the forefront and meet the needs of users and customers . However , not everything is acceptable when it comes to innovation .
70 % OF TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN THE REGION BELIEVE THAT THEIR ORGANIZATION IS NOW MORE VULNERABLE TO CYBERSECURITY ATTACKS .
It is time for organizations to put security at the center of their strategies , – and what better way to do it than through approaches like DevSecOps , a simple but effective methodology that generates significant benefits and positive impacts .” p
It becomes even more critical when we consider the local context . According to data from Check Point Research , Mexico has been the target of an average of 1,607 cyberattacks per week in 2023 – a 7 % increase compared to the previous year .
That , coupled with the fact that 59 % of technologists feel overwhelmed by the
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