Morag McGreevey reports that cybersecurity technology has reached the point where it can detect all sorts of threats from varying angles. However, despite the advanced nature of this technology, it can be difficult to put the information into action and act on this data. That is because the industry itself is quite fragmented. There are a lot of different specialists developing technology in all aspects of the field but, right now, there is no easy to use, single platform that integrates all of this information.
System administrators come in on a daily basis, sit at their terminals, and see all of the faults and red lights at their station terminals, says Eyal. This on the ground job is one of the most challenging in the sector, because these system administrators have to make immediate, often contradicting calls, about which threat is the most pressing at a specific moment in time. Eyal has spent much time with these professionals and they say that if someone can come up with an automation system that prioritizes which threats to look at first, it would transform their experience of cybersecurity. Such a platform would need to prioritize what IT professionals test or check first. Not only would this streamline their job, it would make them more effective defenders against cyber attack and save their companies money with efficiency.
Therefore, while automation is one of the least sexy aspects of cybersecurity, this behind the scenes need is highly mission critical. Wise investors then, should cover their bases. Big data, analytics, and the mobile revolution will surely lead the pack in terms of flashy cybersecurity innovation. However, it seems like automation will be making a much less hyped, although no less significant, progression. Long term, this could pan out to be one of the strongest niches for investment in the market.
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