As made evident by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid evolution of AI, unexpected business disruptions are always lurking around the corner. Enterprises must be prepared to tackle these disruptions with a stable foundation of knowledgeable and adaptive information security teams. However, there may be skills gaps present within these teams that become apparent only when such disruptions occur.
According to ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2022 global survey report, methods of mitigating technical skill gaps include cross-training employees, an increased use of contractors and consultants, and an increased use of reskilling programs. Such results illustrate the value of enterprise training for teams in security and other digital trust disciplines, especially when new and unanticipated technical skills become necessary.
Mark Thomas, President of Escoute Consulting, says, “Enterprise training is especially valuable in today’s complex business environment. Whether related to ongoing impacts from the pandemic, geopolitical strife, the changing regulatory environment, or more, major business disruptions are happening around the world. Enterprise training can help companies better understand those disruptions and how areas such as audit, risk, privacy and governance can be brought to bear to provide a more stable foundation on which to innovate and build digital trust with customers.”
Recognizing these gaps, ISACA offers customizable enterprise training that is designed to advance teams’ performances through group training and credentials, as well as performance improvement solutions. A free resource that details 10 reasons to upskill your team with ISACA enterprise training has been developed with input from industry experts and ISACA enterprise clients, and it is now available to download.
Here are five benefits to training and upskilling your current team of professionals:
- Enhance your team’s credibility through certifications. ISACA’s certifications are in-demand and industry recognized. From early career fundamentals to more advanced credentials, certifications allow teams to stay up to date on new and emerging trends and enable your business to stay on pace with the ever-changing tech landscape. Plus, consumers can place their confidence in your organization knowing that your employees are educated on relevant topics.
- Strengthen your organizational alignment. By establishing a common business language and utilizing approaches with a history of success, employees share the foundation for successful and holistic cross-departmental teamwork. This alignment allows teams across your organization to employ the same values, strategies and knowledge to achieve consistent and desired outcomes.
- Unlock your team’s potential. When competencies become habits, your team will become well-equipped to handle situations with critical and big-picture thinking. Ideal strategies for various situations become top-of-mind when productive dialogue is encouraged between team members who understand the evolving industry landscape and organizational policies.
- Improve internal succession planning. Trained and certified employees become skilled leaders, which means that not only will there be a multitude of capable authorities throughout the organization, but there will also be several qualified candidates for internal promotions when openings arise. This cuts down on the expenses and time involved in recruiting and hiring new employees.
- Deliver digital trust. Digital trust is the backbone of modern businesses. When enterprises secure digital trust with their consumers, they are more likely to recover and maintain loyalty after cybersecurity or other trust-related incidents. Teams who attend the same training have the same key takeaways and base knowledge of digital trust from which they can build cross-functional dialogue.
For the full list of 10 benefits, including additional statistics and insights from industry thought leaders and ISACA enterprise clients, download the full resource here. Additional ISACA Enterprise Training resources and plans are available here to assist enterprises with their continued learning and organizational goals.