Cybersecurity has become an increasingly strategic area for Brazilian organizations.Today, the country ranks second in the global ranking of cyber attacks, according to theThreat Outlook for Latin America 2024. This scenario, allied to the growing digitalization and the dissemination of new technologies, how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, has driven increasingly larger investments in the area. In 2025, companies should allocate US$ 212 billion to cybersecurity, an increase of 15,1% in relation to US$ 183,9 billion projected for 2024, according to data from Gartner
With the increase in investments, the implementation of security measures must be carried out properly, adopting the concept of holistic cybersecurity. This implies an integrated and systemic approach to information security, that goes beyond the technical aspects, also encompassing organizational dimensions, legal, market-related, humanities, social, cultural and psychological, in addition to considering the stage of development of the organization. To facilitate the implementation process in companies, a NAVA Technology for Business, company specialized in technological services and solutions, share key points for managers to effectively apply this concept
- Application of multidisciplinarity:many organizations still face cultural barriers that hinder collaboration between areas such as IT, legal, compliance and software development. The lack of integration between the sectors, that often operate in a compartmentalized manner, makes the implementation of cybersecurity even more complex. Top leadership needs to promote an organizational transformation that aligns the sectors, allowing an integrated view and strengthening security as a whole
In summary, when we think about holistic cybersecurity, we must consider a systemic and multidisciplinary perspective, that generates learnings in resilience, exercise of adaptability, interconnection of threats and constant evaluation of processes, affirms Edison Fontes, Chief Information Security Officer of NAVA
- Pay attention to new technological paradigms:the use of AI and cloud computing increases the efficiency of organizations, but also expands the attack surface, when criminals use AI to create more sophisticated threats. In this scenario, concepts like Zero Trust become allies, for they establish that no entity, internal or external, must be automatically reliable, what is necessary in an environment of dispersed information accessible by multiple devices. Furthermore, a Shadow IA, what is the use of artificial intelligence without organizational control, represents a risk that must be mitigated within a holistic security strategy
- Implementation in other areas of technology:an example of the application of holistic cybersecurity is DevSecOps, that goes beyond being a practice of automation and integration. DevSecOps, as cultural change, improves efficiency and quality in software development, enabling fast deliveries, secure and scalable. It promotes greater security through test automation and compliance, generating reliable products. The development manager must, therefore, consider holistic agility and security, ensuring the reliability of the product by integrating a multidisciplinary approach aligned with corporate objectives
"Holistic cybersecurity should be adopted by organizations seeking more comprehensive and sustainable protection", comment Fontes. "The increase in cyber crimes puts companies in an increasingly vulnerable environment", making it necessary to improve security practices to ensure data preservation and the trust of other market players. It is in this context that holistic cybersecurity becomes a fundamental ally in protection, complements Fabiano Oliveira, Chief Technology Officer of NAVA
