As security professionals we’re used to dealing with unknowns and unpredictability. We understand that it’s impossible to always know what’s around the corner. It’s not just about external threats and the big breaches splashed across the news headlines.
On one hand, we’re combating threat actors attempting to steal information, money or simply trying to cause havoc. On the other, we’re trying to better understand employee behavior amidst the myriad of applications they use on a daily basis; always vigilant for any suspicious activity. And while it certainly makes our jobs interesting, unpredictability runs contrary to how the organisations we protect prefer to operate.
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Source: Rapid7
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