Almost seven in 10 organizations say they plan to do business in the metaverse within the next three years, according to a Tenable survey of 1,500 professionals representing roles in cybersecurity, DevOps, and IT engineering.
The survey, “Measure Twice, Cut Once: Meta-curious Organizations Relay Security Concerns Even as They Plunge Into Virtual Worlds,” found businesses are already looking to take advantage of the benefits of the metaverse, as nearly a quarter having begun initiatives in the past six months as they look to tap into the power and allure of virtual worlds.
In general, organizations view the metaverse — which uses emerging technologies including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to create a virtual space — as an opportunity for interaction and…