Unlocking Cyber Harmony: How Cross-Training Can Save Your IT Team’s Sanity and Budget
The new INE Security report, “Wired Together: The Case for Cross-Training in Networking and Cybersecurity,” highlights the need for cross-training to tackle operational friction between IT teams. By bridging the networking-cybersecurity gap, organizations can save costs and improve efficiency, avoiding the costly “implement-break-fix” cycle.
Hot Take:
Who knew that networking and cybersecurity were like peanut butter and jelly? They’re great separately, but together, they create a sandwich of success! This report suggests that cross-training in these areas can not only reduce friction but also prevent IT meltdowns and save organizations a small fortune. So, why aren’t more companies rushing to the training buffet? Maybe they’re too busy figuring out how to reboot the internet.
Key Points:
- 75% of IT pros see networking and cybersecurity as integrated, yet operational friction remains high.
- Only 33% feel adequately prepared for the networking-cybersecurity mashup.
- Knowledge gaps and organizational misalignment are key friction points.
- 77% say complex cyber threats drive the need for convergence.
- Cross-training is recommended to enhance threat detection and reduce costs.