A recent Gartner study highlights the challenges faced by security leaders in managing data security while achieving business objectives. The poll of 318 senior security leaders indicated that only 14% could successfully secure their data and meet business goals simultaneously. Nathan Parks warned that this lack of alignment puts organizations at risk of cyber threats and operational inefficiencies. To address these issues, Gartner proposed a five-point checklist to help security leaders better align data security with business needs, emphasizing collaboration with end users and other internal functions.
With only 14% of SRM leaders able to secure their data while supporting business goals, many organisations can face increased vulnerability to cyber threats.
CISOs should try to ease governance-related friction for the business by co-creating data security policies and standards with input and feedback from end users.
Gartner's study revealed that only 35% of participants felt confident about securing data assets while only 21% believed they could leverage data for business success.
The ability to balance data security and business usage is crucial; without it, organizations risk losing competitive edge and stakeholder trust.
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