Cybersecurity consulting – what do clients need today?

In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October), I thought it fitting to touch on the drivers for cybersecurity consulting services. It is no secret that cyber-attacks are more prevalent and sophisticated today than last year (and maybe even last week.

Erin Hichman | October 07, 2015

Erin is the Senior Analyst and Lead for IT Consulting Research for Kennedy Consulting Research & Advisory

In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October), I thought it fitting to touch on the drivers for cybersecurity consulting services.

It is no secret that cyber-attacks are more prevalent and sophisticated today than last year (and maybe even last week). This, along with the fear of being the next company splashed all over the news due to a cyber breach and having to shell out the big bucks to rectify damage, perform an investigation and invest in preventing a repeat attack, are driving companies of all shapes and sizes and across geographies and industries to invest in cybersecurity. Including cybersecurity consulting services, which is a good way for a company to sort-out and understand which IT investments will help reduce the chance of a cyberattack, better predict an attack and minimize damage.

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