Tension Between IT And Security Professionals Reinforcing Silos And Security Strain

In today's modern landscape, IT and Security teams face major risks and
concerns daily. However, in many cases, teams are working against each
other by not presenting a unified front with a consolidated security strategy.
In February 2020, VMware commissioned Forrester Consulting to learn
how executing against a consolidated IT management and security strategy
could help break down silos across the two teams to improve security
outcomes. We also explored the relationship between IT and security teams,
including the relationship between C-level and manager/director level
employees within those organizations. Forrester conducted a global online
survey with 1,451 manager level and above respondents and interviewed
eight CIOs and CISOs to further explore this topic. All respondents had
responsibility and decision-making influence over security strategy. We
found that although companies are focused on attempting to reconcile the
divide between IT and security, tensions persist. Without a unified IT and
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