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Cybersecurity ROI: Proving Value When Nothing Happens

Nobody likes talking about seatbelts until they need them, and cybersecurity faces the same awkward problem: its biggest wins are invisible. When the dough rolls out, the question is always 'what did you *do*?'

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⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Cybersecurity's value is hard to prove when its success means nothing happens. 𝕏
  • Budget growth for cybersecurity is at a five-year low, highlighting the difficulty in justifying costs. 𝕏
  • Shifting the focus from preventing disasters to enabling business growth is key to demonstrating security's value. 𝕏
  • Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offers a tangible solution for smaller organizations struggling with in-house security. 𝕏
  • Secure operations can be a competitive advantage, enabling businesses to outlast competitors during incidents. 𝕏
Ibrahim Samil Ceyisakar
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Ibrahim Samil Ceyisakar

Founder and Editor in Chief. Technology entrepreneur tracking AI, digital business, and global market trends.

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Originally reported by WeLiveSecurity (ESET)

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