87% of cybersecurity managers say quick compliance programs are actually increasing risk and making businesses less…
- IO research shows 87% of UK cybersecurity managers doubt the credibility of speed‑focused certification programs
- Rapid, automated compliance creates a false sense of security, with certifications like ISO 27001 not guaranteeing resilience
- Experts stress continuous monitoring and human oversight, as automated recommendations and evidence still need validation and interpretation
Speed-focused compliance programs could help businesses get cybersecurity certifications quicker, but security professionals are skeptical if the speed comes at the expense of actual business resilience.
This is according to new research from resilience specialists IO, which claims that 87% of senior cybersecurity managers in the UK believe the speed at which certification is achieved affects its credibility.
According to the report, compliance initiatives that are either heavily automated or compressed into short timeframes are creating a false sense of security. Certifications like ISO 27001 might help companies win contracts and maintain an image, but researchers are warning that certification alone...
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