The term “future-proofing” is often overused in business, especially when it relates to topics like security and resiliency related to cloud technology. The truth is that there is no real way to future-proof an organization. It is possible, however, to recognize the critical and dangerous cybersecurity gap between your security and the threats present in the wild.

What is the cybersecurity gap? It is the separation between real and present security threats and a business’s security and risk mitigation capabilities. Thousands of companies are at risk of a data breach due to hacks and non-compliance. These businesses need to take a proactive and comprehensive approach to GRC in 2021.