This January I had appointments with leading firms to discuss cyber strategy. These included the largest IT company in the world, a multibillion-dollar intelligence security consultancy, and a global physical security firm completing a billion-dollar acquisition. All understand cybersecurity is a leading issue in the boardroom and represents a recurring revenue goldmine if they incorporate cyber consulting and information protection solutions into their deliverables.
The news cycle today constantly highlights cybersecurity breaches involving intellectual property theft and national security. If you had any doubts about the importance of cybersecurity just track the Department of Defense spending plans.