Digital transformation is having a widely significant impact on technology as we grow, from cloud storage to mobile adaptation, which means it goes beyond website and system responsiveness and deals with solutions for all possible hacks or attacks. What will you also notice in companies’ changes? These established businesses continuously roll out new changes and upgrades to ensure that all the latest security protection measures are in place to ensure customers/clients can browse and conduct business safely without worrying about online safety. 

Companies do know that “growth is key,” with that said, technological upgrades are done for better business outcomes for customers.

These transformations usually affect small businesses and large businesses alike, as change requires the participation of all departments or members to be involved. This is so as the transition then has to be understood by all be it, customers, who are the largest stakeholder, office members, or partners. While digital transformation is quite essential, it keeps our companies’ IT teams or provider of said service busy at all times. All IT companies are constantly researching to keep the pace going with security needs to ensure all affiliates are protected.     

Believing it is safe to say most, security practitioners were not anticipating such a drastic shift in the digital transformation field and the weight it brings to the market affecting security. With this, organization and their various teams are always on point and have to stay that way for preparation and consumer protection. Security practitioners, as well as IT personals, have to keep abreast and updated as again the cannot be caught ill-prepared for any changes.

 

Digital Transformation Impact On Security 

According to avast.com, small or mid-sized business (SMB) groups defines digital transformation as, “using digital technologies to create new or modify existing business processes, practices, models, cultures and customer experiences.” It also stats that data revealed that nearly 60% of SMBs are now familiar with the term and understand its meaning and is said to double in the past two (2) years. 

It is a fact that all online activity can indeed impact your business in the way of cybersecurity. As employees in multiple industries and varied areas of a function, we all use one thing or another. What does impact your security level, from as simple as browsing the web, sending or accessing emails, or even the use of cloud storage opens us up for network infiltration? 

Though digital transformation in a more condensed form is all about technology improving and the innovative drive of data to improve on business and how we serve, it is safe to say we have a long way to grow. Some key factors must be implemented in the growth as well; some are customer insight, efficiency in operation, and business agility enhancement.  

Success In Transformation 

A successful digital transformation is an aim for all companies, but we need to take a lot into the equation to accomplish this. So when looking at an organization (security practitioner or IT) with a high success rate in withstanding and securing your data, here is a list of things to consider. 

  • Network safeguard right across and always check for possible improvements 
  • Security practices are still in place
  • The business system security architecture is unified and constant work is done to maintain
  • Threat intelligence is shared across the company to keep all teams informed 
  • Their ability to reach out and assist strategically executing projects securely