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It's that time of year — a chance to take stock of your accomplishments as a security leader in 2019 and decide your priorities for 2020.
First, let's look back. We know from research that breach rates rose (again) and the cost of one to a business is, on average, $3.92 million — a 1.5% increase over 2018. That's despite more money being thrown at security. According to the Enterprise Strategy Group, 58% of organizations were forecasted to increase cybersecurity spending this year.
But, hey, new year, new decade, right? It's time for a new chapter in your efforts to lead security strategy in a fresh and innovative direction. Maybe there's a new tool or strategy you want to roll out next year. Or a philosophy and process you plan to incorporate. Maybe you just want a happier, healthier outlook for your security team.
We asked CISOs what they are resolving to do in 2020. Here are some of their top goals for the new decade.