Measurable mitigation: Attaching ROI to security

Measurable mitigation: Attaching ROI to security

Internet of Things (IoT) devices and cloud-based applications continue to proliferate, increasing the number of potential entry points and subsequently strengthening the need for a robust security posture. However, never changing is the fact that return on investment is at the heart of any successful business.

Information security has long been in the grey when it comes to ROI. After all, how can one truly measure ROI when effectiveness comes with a lack of incidents? How can infosec leaders quantify the value of a preventative measure? In the current macroeconomic environment where organizational spending is closely monitored, this can be a challenging yet crucial problem to solve. 

• How has the information security landscape been evolving in recent years? What challenges persist, and how do companies aim to address them?
• What challenges do companies face in improving their cybersecurity? How can security leaders secure resources for continuous improvement?
• What technologies and best practices will be vital moving forward in ensuring that ROI in security is effectively captured?