Operational challenges and mitigation strategies to enhance organizational cybersecurity capabilities
Implementing such a comprehensive program to enhance an organization’s cybersecurity capabilities and move up the maturity levels of the CMMI will involve several operational challenges. These can be anticipated and mitigated with effective strategies. Here are some of the potential challenges and mitigation strategies:
- Resistance to change:
- Challenge: In any organization, there can be resistance to changes in processes, particularly when they impact daily routines or require new skills.
- Mitigation strategy: Create a clear communication plan outlining the reasons for the changes, the benefits they’ll bring, and how they will be implemented. Regular training and support will also help team members adapt to the new processes and technologies.
- Lack of necessary skills:
- Challenge: The introduction of advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning may reveal...