Security leaders have a lot on their plates in these later stages of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In a 2021 survey by Gartner, over three-quarters (76%) of respondents reported increased demand for new digital products or services during the pandemic — and 83% expected this demand to continue to increase. This imperative for transformation has been coming straight from the top: 69% of boards report accelerating digital business initiatives in response to COVID-19.