Security outfit Sophos noted how security challenges during the pandemic offered IT teams a unique opportunity to build their cybersecurity expertise.
In a glass half full report entitled he IT Security Team: 2021 and Beyond, Sophos noted that IT teams faced a rise in cyberattacks (82 percent) and a heavier security workload (84 percent) over the course of 2020 strengthened their security skills and knowledge. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, 52 percent of the IT teams surveyed said team morale increased during 2020.