Rise in cyberattacks has boosted security skills among IT teams

For most IT security teams, last year became a trial by fire. A new report from cybersecurity firm Sophos suggests the constant barrage of cyberattacks last year helped IT teams sharpen their security skills and increase their expertise in the field.

Based on a poll of 5,400 IT decision makers worldwide, the report claims most IT teams faced a rise in cyberattacks (82 percent) and a heavier workload (84 percent. However, more than half (52 percent) reported an increase in morale as staff were forced to club together in the face of new challenges.

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