Security Outcomes Study Report by Cisco: Key takeaways & how to improve cloud security

The latest Security Outcomes Study Report published by Cisco, comprised of answers obtained from over 5100 active IT, security, and privacy professionals from 27 countries. 

Here are some key findings:

• 39% of the security technologies used by organizations are considered outdated.

• Tech refresh capabilities: 82% of organizations with modern, consolidated, cloud-based architectures showcase strong tech refresh capabilities. 

• Procurement: 75% of organizations would prefer buying integrated solutions rather than building them.

• Organizations with highly integrated systems had a 41% stronger capability of threat detection

• Firms with a highly skilled workforce, processes and technologies achieve 3.5 times better performance in threat detection.

• Organizations using Threat Intelligence extensively are Twice more likely to detect & respond to threats.

• Companies regularly engaging in all five types of Disaster Recovery activities are 2.5 times more likely to maintain Business Continuity.

• Automation more than doubles the performance of less experienced people, and makes strong teams near certain (95%) to achieve SecOps success.

Richard Archdeacon, Advisory CISO, Cisco enunciated, “The issue of security debt is significant. For the CISO, the way forward is to develop a ‘Buy, Hold, Sell’ strategy. Recognize what you have, define an adaptable architecture, reduce dependency risk, and implement a review loop for future refresh cycles.”

Cloud.in is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner offering Managed Security Services. As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and having expertise in security, we at Cloud.in adopt security practices as per AWS standards for all our customers. Considering the AWS environment and offerings there are a lot of services that enhance and improve the security posture of your applications. 

Some of the key characteristics of our security service offerings include:

• PCI DSS & HIPAA Compliance

• Security integrations with Applications

• Protection against Web Attacks

Reach out to us to learn more about how you can protect your websites, applications and data from numerous types of cyberattacks. Mail your cybersecurity concerns to us at: sales@cloud.in

About Cloud.in:

Cloud.in is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner that delivers AWS managed services that cater to every business need and aims in simplifying the AWS Cloud Journey. Our Team is the driving force behind Cloud.in with the experience, knowledge, and skills that they behold in making cloud computing and AWS Cloud a pleasant experience.