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Reducing Cyber Risk: A Guide to Proactive IT Security for Modern Networks

Reducing Cyber Risk: A Guide to Proactive IT Security for Modern Networks

Reactive security is expensive. Here's the business case for proactive cyber risk reduction

How shifting from detect-and-respond to a preventative security posture reduces breach cost, dwell time, and operational disruption, with a framework for presenting the proactive security case to leadership and boards.

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How shifting from detect-and-respond to a preventative security posture reduces breach cost, dwell time, and operational disruption, with a framework for presenting the proactive security case to leadership and boards.

While much of the focus remains on real-time cyber defense, a growing trend emphasizes proactive security measures to prevent attacks before they happen. This approach, known as "moving security to the left" in reference to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, aims to harden vulnerabilities and reduce costs associated with incident response.

This White Paper explores the challenges, benefits, and strategies needed to shift toward attack prevention saving time, resources, and avoiding business disruption.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, Max Taggett, Nikul Patel, Franz Hinner, Deepak Mishra, 16 December 2024Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner and Magic Quadrant and Peer Insights are a registered trademark, of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences with the vendors listed on the platform, should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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