Cyber adversaries and threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more frequent. The survey of 297 IT security professionals found that although 82 percent of respondents said they know about the MITRE ATT&CK framework, only 8 percent reported that they are using the ATT&CK framework regularly.

A June 2020 survey to assess the current challenges and perceptions of the oft-mentioned cybersecurity skills gap problem faced by IT and security teams worldwide. More than 800 individuals of varying experience, ranging from system admins to CISOs, responded. Key takeaways from the survey are reported here.

Applying the principle of least privilege should be a foundational element of any organization’s cyber security strategy. However, a sustainable least privilege strategy isn’t something that can be set up overnight. It takes planning, collaboration, and the right tools to meet the needs of security, IT, desktop support, and users.

This report shares findings from a survey conducted of more than 3,100 IT, security and other non-technical professionals. It explores their learning habits, levels of personal and organizational preparedness, and factors that improve their confidence and defensive capabilities. If the key findings below resonate with challenges facing your organization, then you will definitely want to add this to the top of your reading list.