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Raleigh, United States, October 7th, 2025, CyberNewsWire
Report Reveals Benefits of Cross-Training for Networking and Cybersecurity Teams
INE Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, has published a global study on the merging of networking and cybersecurity disciplines. The report, titled “Wired Together: The Case for Cross-Training in Networking and Cybersecurity,” highlights the operational challenges faced by organizations and proposes cross-training as a strategic solution.
INE Security’s CEO, Lindsey Rinehart, emphasized the importance of addressing the daily operational friction between networking and cybersecurity teams. The report indicates that organizations with streamlined, integrated environments experience lower breach costs, underlining the urgency for cross-training initiatives.
The report reveals that a significant percentage of professionals feel unprepared to handle the intersection of networking and cybersecurity effectively, signaling a need for enhanced training and collaboration efforts.
According to Rinehart, cross-trained professionals play a crucial role in preventing operational inefficiencies and reducing costs associated with incident response. By bridging the gap between networking and security domains, organizations can achieve greater operational success and resilience.
Key Insights from the Report:
- Integration Dynamics: The study found that most professionals view networking and cybersecurity as interconnected disciplines, highlighting the need for cross-disciplinary expertise.
- Skills Discrepancy: A considerable portion of respondents feel underprepared to address the convergence of networking and cybersecurity, indicating a skills gap that requires immediate attention.
- Collaboration Imperatives: Effective collaboration between networking and cybersecurity teams is essential for mitigating knowledge gaps and organizational misalignment.
- Convergence Catalysts: The increasing complexity of cyber threats, coupled with trends like cloud adoption and IoT proliferation, are driving the convergence of networking and cybersecurity.
- Strategic Overlap Areas: Network monitoring, security monitoring, firewalls, configuration management, detection, and access control are identified as critical convergence points where cross-training yields tangible benefits.
Recommendations for Organizations:
- Implement Cross-Training Programs: Assess skills, diversify training approaches, measure outcomes, and expand successful initiatives.
- Enhance Threat Detection Capabilities: Foster comprehensive visibility across network and security landscapes to expedite incident response.
- Optimize Operational Efficiency: Streamline workflows, minimize handoffs, and reduce failed implementations through integrated operations.
- Drive Cost Savings: Improve incident response times and operational integration to mitigate downtime costs.
The report stresses that fostering cross-training initiatives can drive cultural transformation within organizations, enabling smoother operations, better decision-making, and improved talent retention.
Rinehart concluded that breaking down silos and promoting cross-team cooperation are vital for effectively combating evolving cyber threats. Organizations that invest in developing professionals with expertise in both networking and security stand to gain significant advantages in threat detection and business resilience.
For the complete report, visit learn.ine.com/report/wired-together.
About INE Security:
INE Security is a leading provider of online networking and cybersecurity training and certification, catering to Fortune 500 companies and IT professionals worldwide. With a focus on hands-on learning and cutting-edge technology, INE Security offers a wide range of cybersecurity certifications and training paths to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
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