Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 05/23/25

Insight No. 1 — Instead of layoffs, bank on your security team.

Using Infosec layoffs to chase short-term payroll savings in cybersecurity is a dangerous gamble that will inevitably cost far more in the long run. When security teams are cut, access controls weaken, monitoring capabilities decline, and the organization's ability to detect and stop attacks before they escalate is severely compromised. This isn't just about insider threat; it's about losing the very people who protect the organization from catastrophic financial and reputational damage, with the average insider threat incident alone costing about $15 million.

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