Investing in Cybersecurity is the need of the hour: Nord expert

Recent research conducted by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses, reveals that businesses are prioritizing investing in cybersecurity. The study indicates that the majority of companies (65%) have in-house cybersecurity specialists, while 20% outsource such services. The most popular IT investments among businesses this year include the purchase of cybersecurity solutions/services/apps (61%) and cybersecurity training for employees (56%).

“IT and cybersecurity budgeting are two different segments of financing. IT covers overall technology investments, including hardware, software, personnel, and cybersecurity. Because cybersecurity is just a fraction of the grand scheme, it explains why budgets can be tight and sometimes even non-existent,” says Carlos Salas, a…