At AFin-IT, we empower our clients to reach their full potential by taking the stress out of cyber security. Through our solutions and 24/7 managed services, we ensure you’re always protected so you can focus on your own goals without being distracted by cyber security.
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The success of any business starts with the right strategy to achieve business goals. If your company needs an upgrade of its existing IT infrastructure, updating your strategy to get there will be necessary.
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Despite investing in cyber security for years, many organisations continue to be impacted by data breaches and cyber intrusions. The approach of simply procuring cyber security solutions is no longer delivering the expected value.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that there’s a huge shortfall of talent in the cyber security industry. The number of people entering the industry is not at all proportionate to the volume of threats that continue to target users across the globe.
According to a report released by the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport in March of this year, in order to keep up with demand, the UK should be attracting over 17,000 new people annually to cyber security jobs. Unfortunately, the current figure only stands at 7,500.
As threats grow and evolve, so too does the technology developed to combat them. Since, technology is constantly changing to keep up with the pace and sophistication of cyber criminals’ tactics, an individual’s previous education, certification, and training may not align to current threat trends. However, it takes time for security professionals to develop knowledge of the latest tech and gain new, specialised skills.
With this understanding, it’s not surprising to learn that 50% of all businesses in the UK have a basic cyber security skills gap. This means these businesses don’t have the internal skills necessary to carry out the tasks outlined in Cyber Essentials.
