The 6th NIS Investments report shows a shift in EU organizations’ cybersecurity spending from staffing to technology and outsourced services, driven by talent shortages and NIS2 compliance. The findings highlight ongoing challenges in patching, supply-chain risks, and resource allocation, informing future EU cybersecurity policies. #NIS2Directive #ENISA #CyberResilience #SupplyChainThreats
Keypoints
- EU organizations are reallocating cybersecurity budgets toward technology and outsourcing instead of increasing staff.
- The cyber talent shortage persists, affecting recruitment and retention of cybersecurity professionals.
- Compliance with the NIS2 Directive remains the main driver for increased cybersecurity investments, with benefits extending beyond regulation.
- Organizations face difficulties in patching, security assessments, and managing supply-chain vulnerabilities.
- Supply-chain and third-party attacks are increasingly viewed as significant future threats, especially affecting SMEs.
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