Is Cybersecurity Just a Box to Check? A Personal Reflection
In today’s digital age, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Yet, there’s a growing sentiment among professionals in the field that many companies treat cybersecurity more as a mere formality than an essential aspect of their operations. As someone with a decade of IT experience across various organizations—none of them Fortune 500—I’ve witnessed firsthand how this trend plays out in practice.
Time and again, I’ve encountered situations where the commitment to security seems superficial. It’s as if my current role primarily serves as a checkbox for insurance purposes rather than contributing substantively to a meaningful security strategy. My immediate superior, an IT director without a traditional background in cybersecurity, holds the decision-making authority. This dynamic raises questions not just about the effectiveness of security measures, but about the organizational culture surrounding them.
While the workload is manageable and the compensation is generous compared to the tasks at hand, I can’t shake the feeling that we could be doing so much more. Even though I could easily cruise through my responsibilities and manage household chores in my spare time, I continuously propose initiatives to enhance our security posture—only to be met with indifference.
This has led me to wonder about the experiences of others in the field. Do you find yourself in similar situations? Is your organization truly committed to robust cybersecurity practices, or does it sometimes feel more like a box-checking exercise? I am eager to hear your thoughts and personal stories on this topic, as we collectively reflect on the state of cybersecurity in our workplaces.
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