Why are many businesses turning to third-party security partners?

Author: David Schwartz, SVP, Global Partners

In 2023, 71% of organizations across various industries reported that their business feels the impact of the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage. Many companies have been forced to scale back their cybersecurity programs as they struggle to find experienced candidates to fill vital positions—but even as they do so, threat actors continue to advance and refine the tactics they use to defeat and evade today’s defenses.

Without adequate staffing and support, enterprises risk facing an increasingly hostile threat landscape with little to protect them against motivated attackers. As a result, many organizations are turning away from in-house security operations in favor of strategic industry partnerships that can help them fill gaps in experience and expertise.

It’s a big change—one that reflects the rise of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry and the growing willingness of organizations to outsource certain processes to focus on core business objectives.

However, relying on another security organization can be daunting, which means businesses must be able to determine whether those partners are meeting their actual needs. As organizations explore third-party security solutions, it’s important to ensure they ask the right questions and identify partners who can provide the knowledge, experience, and support needed to face attackers.

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