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Visitors sit at the stand of Russian antivirus software developer Kaspersky Lab on the first day of Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona on February 28, 2022. Organizers had hoped to return to a full-fledged event after two years of turmoil. The coronavirus pandemic forced them to remove their dedicated Russian pavilion following an invasion. However, some Russian companies still participated in the event (Photo by Pau BARRENA/AFP)
Kaspersky said the proliferation of digital threats is forcing companies to hone their own cybersecurity talent, rather than hiring new employees, to strengthen expertise and retain their workforce.
In a global survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab, respondents cited the need for companies to sponsor additional training courses on cybersecurity to build capacity while remaining competitive in the market.
“With the threat landscape constantly evolving, enterprises need to continually improve the skills of their cybersecurity personnel to be fully prepared for advanced cyber-attacks,” said Vice President of Kaspersky Lab's Enterprise Business Expertise Center. said Veniamin Levtsov.
He said, “Developing high-profile experts in-house and building internal expertise is an effective way for organizations aiming to retain existing employees and enable them to grow professionally.” It can be a strategy,” he added.
Kaspersky pointed out that when implementing a development program, hands-on training helps ensure knowledge retention.
Many cyberattacks target businesses and can disrupt operations as a result.
One example is ransomware, where hackers hold an entity's network systems hostage until a random reward is paid.
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet estimates that organizations in the Philippines typically spend about 55 million rupees, or $1 million, to resolve a single data breach and randomly restore system access.
According to Fortinet, about 56% of organizations surveyed in the Philippines said ransomware attacks were twice as likely last year compared to 2022, with more similar digital threats expected this year. He said it is expected to cause problems for businesses.
Another common digital threat targeting businesses is business email compromise. This is a form of cyberattack in which hackers send emails with suspicious links embedded in the business emails of company employees. INQ
