A leading cybersecurity expert has told companies they should identify weaknesses in their systems before installing products designed to strengthen their defences . Tom Van de Wiele from F - Secure said too many firms blindly invest in cybersecurity products without first establishing whether they need them , resulting in an ineffective , compliance - driven approach . By identifying where a firm 's most sensitive information is held and how it can be accessed , Van de Wiele said that companies can then tailor their efforts towards protecting those areas .
A leading cybersecurity consultant has told companies they should identify weaknesses in their systems before installing technology designed to strengthen their defences. Tom Van de Wiele from F-Secure said too many firms blindly invest in cybersecurity products without first establishing whether they need them, resulting in an ineffective, compliance-driven approach. By identifying where a firm's most sensitive data is held and how it can be accessed, Van de Wiele said cybersecurity companies can then tailor their efforts towards protecting those areas.