---
title: "Even with internal focus, most companies utilize external resources for cybersecurity"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/even-with-internal-focus-most-companies-utilize-external-resources-for-cybersecurity/"
date: "2018-10-04T06:53:20+00:00"
section: "Industry Insights"
tags:
  - "Cyber security Survey"
  - "Endpoint Security"
  - "IT Security"
  - "Network Security"
source: "helpnetsecurity.com"
source_url: "https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2018/10/04/utilize-external-resources-for-cybersecurity/"
---

# Even with internal focus, most companies utilize external resources for cybersecurity

October 4, 2018 · Reported by helpnetsecurity.com

![](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/portadas/2018/even-with-internal-focus-most-companies-utilize-external-resources-for-3d0c3d3f.jpg)

> A greater reliance on metrics to measure success combined with enhancing skills across security teams can help organizations boost their cybersecurity effectiveness, according to a new report from CompTIA. The use of security metrics to measure success and inform investment decisions is an area that’s taking on greater importance, according to the “2018 Trends in Cybersecurity: Building Effective Security Teams” report.

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