Which of your cybersecurity budget items do you consider to be ‘recession-proof’ (if any)?
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CISO2 years ago
EPP, EDR, Threat Intelligence
EPP, EDR, Threat Intelligence
Always-on service32%
On-demand service – traffic is scrubbed only when an attack is detected and mitigated66%
One time use – service is activated upon request1%
Yes52%
No32%
Not sure, we’re not measuring this16%
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In times of economic uncertainty, some cybersecurity budget items tend to demonstrate resilience. Essential elements include incident response and recovery capabilities, ongoing investments in security training and awareness programs, endpoint security as well as cloud security tools. Compliance with industry regulations and data protection laws is non-negotiable.