The State of Information Security Report 2024
Our second annual State of Information Security Report looks at the challenges and opportunities information security professionals are dealing with and what has changed in the last 12 months.
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How smart businesses are unlocking the potential of strong information security
Independently researched, with data from over 1500 C-level information security professionals from the UK, USA and Australia, this comprehensive report highlights how effective information security and data privacy is fundamental for business longevity, financial success, and robustness.
The report breaks down everything you need to know about the current state of information security, including:
- Attack types, frequency, and the rise of AI
- Regulatory compliance challenges, fines, and approaches
- People, budgets, and investment
Know what your business is up against
of businesses have received fines for data breaches in excess of £100,000 in the last 12 months
of businesses were impacted due to an information security incident caused by a third-party vendor or supply chain partner, an increase of over 20% from last year
of businesses experienced a cyber security incident involving deepfakes. The second highest cause in the last 12 months
AI is dominating the information security and data privacy conversation
76% of security professionals believing AI and ML technologies will enhance information security effectiveness
Yet, only 26% of businesses have leveraged AI technologies in the last year
Forward-thinking businesses are investing in establishing solid information security and data privacy baseline capabilities now.
The data highlights how organisations investing in the following areas are better able to mitigate risks, realise operational delivery improvements and realise the significant business benefits effective compliance and information security foundations offer.
Platform
Embedding technology which empowers effective information management and leverages AI securely
Processes
Implementing robust processes and controls to mitigate risk effectively
People
Investing training and awareness to ensure people are the first line of defence in keeping information and data secure
Are you ready to level up your information security?
Download The State of Information Security Report and arm yourself with the insight you need to stay ahead of the cyber risk landscape and ensure your organisation is set up for success
