Intelligent Fin.tech Issue 26 | Page 19

G A U G I N G T H E M A R K E T

G A U G I N G T H E M A R K E T

factories and critical civil infrastructure becoming a target .
With threat actors bent on doing damage to society , organisations must be ready to respond to these kinds of incidents and recover from them while minimising loss . This year , OT cyber threats will likely continue to grow , putting pressure on industries to ensure they stay one step ahead by baking in cybersecurity protection across their operations .
4 . Broadening the talent pool
As organisations confront the complexities of escalating cyberthreats , they need people with the right skills to protect their data and systems . The cybersecurity skills gap is widening both locally and around the world , leaving many organisations vulnerable to increasing cyberthreats .
The lack of qualified professionals is largely due to how quickly the cybersecurity industry and cyberthreats have evolved . One way around this is to broaden the candidate pool to bring junior candidates into the fold and grow them with on-the-job training .
This can include candidates who might not have the specialised skills required but come with analytical potential , problem-solving skills and technical promise . By also providing proper training to existing employees , organisations can empower them with career mobility and to become the first line of defence against potential threats .
In addition , AI and Machine Learning can work as a force multiplier for smaller security teams , which gives organisations a better chance against the newest strains of malware . This is not meant to replace valuable and scarce expertise , but rather augment it by using AI to support overtaxed security analysts and enabling security teams to focus their attention on higher-value tasks . � www . intelligentfin . tech
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